“It is disappointing that no government agency, like DOLE, educated us on SAP [Social Amelioration Program) and its cash bonus because obviously, the millers and planters would not likely place our interest ahead of theirs.”
Category: Regions
Cordillera folk call for NCIP abolition
“Instead of protecting the indigenous peoples, the NCIP served as a bridge for the entry of destructive projects.”
UCCP Bishop condemns attack on church, calls for prayer
“No circumstance or reason can justify such deplorable act on a house of worship leading to the death and injury of worshipers.”
Radio reporters, employees slam harassment, network refusal to negotiate CBA
Workers accuse state security forces as behind the blatant surveillance on their activities. They said these coincided with their struggle to assert their right to renegotiate for a new CBA with the RMN management.
Bicol labor leader freed on bail
“The arrest and detention of Hernan Certeza is a clear manifestation that there is no genuine freedom in the country and, heroes who fight for it are silenced and detained.” — Vince Casilihan of Karapatan – Bicol
Groups score secrecy, watered down autonomy in delayed Moro peace agreement
‘The GPH-MILF peace talks seem to only further the political agenda of Aquino and Liberal Party in Mindanao.’ — Amira Lidasan, Suara president
Three ‘Palparan- wannabees’ in Mindanao
“Wherever Palparan and his wannabees are assigned, human rights violations significantly rise.”
US-based activists slam EDCA
Deployment of overseas US military bases globally particularly in PH “is intended to provide protection and defense of US’ economic life blood in Asia-Pacific Region.” Bayan-USA
IP groups decry hr abuses in Kapalong
By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA August 06 2014 | Davao Today DAVAO CITY – An indigenous people’s group leader said they fear for their lives as government troops gather in their far-flung communities in Kapalong town, Davao del Norte. Datu Wilfredo Suminggil said he is “worried” that soldiers camping in their community in Sitio Kapatagan,…
UP prof released from jail after 10 months
Gargar described his release as “victorious.”
NPA admits 14 fatalities in simultaneous anti-private army attacks
‘Philippine government encourages the existence of private armies as these serve its interest for counterrevolutionary purposes.’ – Maria Malaya, NDF Northern Mindanao