Year after year, the rituals of Holy Week will come and go. But how have they transform us? Perhaps this year, as we go about the rituals and liturgies, we could make a difference if we try to listen to the voices of those crying for justice, to cross the borders of difference and animosity,…
Downloaded photo from NCRPO Facebook. “With the trail of killings, illegal arrest and detention, and other criminal acts committed in the course of the implementation of the local synchronized enhanced management of police operations (SEMPO) in Negros, which were committed under his purview, he is in no way ‘good and honest.’ ” By ANNE MARXZE…
As the human rights organization commemorated the International Day Against Torture, Karapatan deplored the continuing policy and practice of torture used by State forces under Duterte. “Duterte’s disregard for the most basic rights and freedoms and his promotion of the culture of impunity in the country have made it possible for the perpetuation of torture…
Contribute by: 1. Holding protest actions, vigils, and other gatherings to show our support for justice andaccountability; 2. Gathering signatures for the sign-on letter supporting Duterte’s arrest: tinyurl.com/duterte-icc 3. Doing outreach and educating your community by using our handout:bayanusa.org/blog/resource-duterte-icc Prosecute Duterte for crimes against humanity!Marcos, rejoin the ICC now!
As we condemn the arrest of Valle, we also call on the government to review its guidelines on serving arrest warrants and searches. Mistakes, such as what had happened to Valle may happen again and subject anyone to human rights violations.
Members of people’s organizations stage a protest in front of Comelec a day after the elections. (Photo by Kenneth Guda/ Pinoy Weekly) By VINZ SIMON* Bulatlat.com A treachery of the grandest order now unfolds as the election precincts closed yesterday – the Comelec’s transparency server has repeatedly held up and a dubious pattern has emerged…