“The NLG recognizes that Veloso’s case is not a singular, isolated incident, but rather a product of an exploitative economic system purposefully built upon the labor of overseas workers.”
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Environmental activists declare Mines bureau ‘closed’
“Until now MGB has not heeded the call of the people to disallow and disapprove foreign large-scale mining corporations.”
‘Victory’ | Filipino language defenders laud SC for TRO on Ched Memo Order 20
“This is a victory for all Filipinos who clamor for a nationalist education system, aligned with the goals of strengthening national identity, and achieving national development.”
Flor’s daughter joins call to #SaveMaryJane
“We hope that this would be given due attention. Some 20 years ago, Flor was executed. We were told that she would be the last.”
Lumad leader slapped with ‘fabricated’ charges
“It’s clear the military is determined to imprison me.”
Mary Jane’s father, lawyers fly to Indonesia
“Attorney, please bring home my mother.”
‘What went wrong?’ | 15 questions Aquino, DFA need to answer on Mary Jane case
“If answered unsatisfactorily, this would prove that the government have neglected Mary Jane.”
Lawyers put Aquino govt to task on Mary Jane’s plight
“Mary Jane’s human rights were violated when she was unscrupulously victimized by a drug trafficking syndicate. She should not be punished but given justice.”
Palparan’s co-accused files another motion to junk charges
Staff Sergeant Edgardo Osorio, accused in the disappearance of Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño, argues that the kidnapping and detention charges against him cannot stick because the victims are missing.
NDFP: Aquino is the biggest stumbling block to peace talks
“The talks are not moving because Aquino cannot make decisions on his own.”
Dispatches: Military abuses in Southern Philippines
Military operations are “the main driving factor of displacement” in Maguindanao