May 20, 2013     Manila, Philippines
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Friday, May 17th, 2013

Martial law victims call on gov’t to implement reparation law

“We seriously hope that the Human Rights Victims Claims Board will be composed soonest. Martial law victims cannot afford to be disenfranchised, much more neglected again.” - SELDA

Friday, May 17th, 2013

Kapunan claims no knowledge of the Olalia-Alay-ay double murder

Accused former Air Force Col. Eduardo Kapunan admitted in court that he ordered the surveillance of labor leader Roland Olalia, who was later found brutally murdered with companion Leonor Alay-ay, in 1986.

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Court rebukes police for lapses in probing disappearance of activist

"Disappointingly, the investigative efforts of the Special Investigation Task Force Group-Balao falls way below acceptable standards given today's available technological and sophisticated measures." -- RTC Branch 63

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Tinoc folk want soldiers out of villages

The Tinoc folk called for the pull-out of the Alpha Company of the 86th Infantry (Highland) Battalion of the 5th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army in Tinoc. They also called for the prosecution and punishment of...

Sunday, May 5th, 2013

To struggle is to hope

Sunday, April 28th, 2013

The unheard voice

Today is the sixth year since farmer-activist Jonas Burgos was abducted by state security forces. For the first time, his wife speaks in this video made by Jonas's younger brother, JL.

Friday, April 26th, 2013

Cardinal Tagle calls on those holding Jonas, other desaparecidos to surface them

"Why do such human rights violations persist with impunity even under the Aquino administration?" – Fr. Rex Reyes, general secretary of the National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP)

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Family, friends celebrate birthday of missing activist

“He missed to celebrate four of his birthdays with us. This is the fifth. Nevertheless, we never forget to celebrate it with or without him. It feels empty to celebrate a birthday without him though. But what...

Monday, April 22nd, 2013

After 10 years, still no justice for 2 slain activists

"Justice is dead in our country." – Orly Marcellana Related story Following the footsteps of their mother

Monday, April 22nd, 2013

Following the footsteps of their mother

“Nanay, don’t worry. We are still intact as a family. We will continue to fight for you and for all the other victims of extrajudicial killings.” -- Ara Marcellana

Friday, April 19th, 2013

Kin, colleagues mark birthday of missing activist

"Manong! Be strong as always! We share your hardships, feel your pain, we miss you so much and we will not stop searching for you! May you have a Happy Birthday!"

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