Press Release Information Bureau Communist Party of the Philippines July 13, 2010 The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) today dismissed as meaningless Pres. Benigno Aquino III’s call on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to give priority to respecting human rights, while stating in the same breath that the spate of extrajudicial killings…
Day: July 13, 2010
KMU to Hontiveros: Etta seriously flawed choice for CHR
Press Release July 13, 2010 Akbayan Rep. Etta Rosales is a “seriously flawed choice” for the Commission on Human Rights chief post, labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno said today, rebutting former Rep. Risa Hontiveros’s claim that Rosales is “perfect” for the job. “We say to Hontiveros: Rosales is a seriously flawed choice for CHR chief.…
KMU to Noy: Enough of warnings, punish responsible military officers
Press Release July 13, 2010 “The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has received enough of warnings regarding its culpability for the spate of extra-judicial killings in the country. It now needs a beating,” labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno said today as President Noynoy Aquino issued a vague warning to the military. KMU said Aquino’s…
News in Pictures: Masbate Teacher 3rd of Four Activists Killed Under Aquino
Mark B. Francisco, 27, a public school teacher of San Isidro Elementary School in Palanas, Masbate, and member of ACT Teachers’ Party-list was killed by unidentified gunmen last July 9. Due to continuing threats of violence against teachers, classes have been suspended in 14 schools in Palanas municipality.