STEVE IS FOUND!

STEVE IS FOUND!After the search initiated by CPA in Kalinga, including persistent calls made to the local government units, PNP, and AFP, Steve Tauli was found at around 10 pm today. He is still in shock and needs to recover to be able to state the full accounts of what took place since the assault… Continue reading STEVE IS FOUND!

CPA REGIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER STEVE TAULI, MAULED AND ABDUCTED

Cordillera Peoples AlliancePublic Information Commission URGENT ALERT| CPA REGIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER STEVE TAULI, MAULED AND ABDUCTEDAugust 21, 2022 SURFACE STEVE TAULI ALIVE! Most recent photo of Steve Tauli provided by his family. Stephen “ Steve” Tauli, 63 years old, a Regional Council member of the Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA) was mauled and abducted last night,… Continue reading CPA REGIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER STEVE TAULI, MAULED AND ABDUCTED

On the arrest of Alden Bello

Asia Europe People’s Forum (AEPF) Statement We are shocked at the charges of cyberlibel against Dr Walden Bello an internationally acknowledged professor and activist. We condemn the subsequent arrest and persecution that Prof. Walden is facing. We believe that the charges and the treatment being meted out to Prof Walden indicates that democracy and democratic… Continue reading On the arrest of Alden Bello

ICHRP calls for continued ICC investigation of Duterte’s crimes against humanity

ICHRP calls for continued ICC investigation of Duterte’s crimes against humanity in the wake of Marcos government’s attempts to shield perpetrators by refusing to rejoin   Press ReleaseAugust 3, 2022 Refusal of the Marcos Administration to rejoin the ICC shields Duterte and his policies of impunity and state terror, further victimizing the 30,000 that were… Continue reading ICHRP calls for continued ICC investigation of Duterte’s crimes against humanity

People’s State-of-the-Nation street rally

Marcos State-of-the-Nation Address is Music for Foreign Investors, Bad News for Majority of Filipinos Press ReleaseJuly 26, 2022 The Filipino people have spelt out the real suffering state of the nation and this should be the basis of the Marcos plan of action – ICHRP “The People’s State-of-the-Nation street rally yesterday told the incoming Marcos… Continue reading People’s State-of-the-Nation street rally

ICHRP calls for social justice to all the marginalized and oppressed

NTF-ELCAC Too Lazy and Bloodthirsty for Peace Talks Statement July 24, 2022   The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) is not surprised that the NTF-ELCAC is recommending against peace talks to the Marcos administration. “Addressing the injustices at the root of the longstanding armed conflict in the Philippines requires brains to… Continue reading ICHRP calls for social justice to all the marginalized and oppressed

Lumad Volunteer Teacher Arrested

Lumad Volunteer Teacher Arrested in Tandag CityUrgent AlertJuly 20, 2022 The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) denounces the arrest of Gary S. Campos, a volunteer teacher of a community school in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur on Sunday, July 17 at around 1 pm. Campos was on his way to a teacher’s licensure exam… Continue reading Lumad Volunteer Teacher Arrested

Toronto faith community taking action on Human Rights

Toronto faith community gathers to discuss human rights in the Philippines, taking action “The time to act is now”: human rights advocates, churchgoers Press releaseJuly 18, 2022 On Sunday, July 17th, human rights advocates and churchgoers alike gathered in the halls of Saint Luke’s United Church, located in the heart of downtown Toronto, to reflect… Continue reading Toronto faith community taking action on Human Rights

Philippine elections fraudulent, presidential inauguration illegitimate: Canadian observers

The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) completed its independent monitoring and assessment of the Philippine elections that took place on May 9, 2022. Two ICHRP members from Toronto traveled to the Philippines to participate in ICHRP’s International Observer Mission (IOM), and their experiences contributed to the main finding: that the election… Continue reading Philippine elections fraudulent, presidential inauguration illegitimate: Canadian observers

Ferdinand Marcos II sworn in as president of the Philippines

Reuters Daily Briefing 30 June 2022 The son and namesake of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos was sworn in as president of the Philippines, completing a stunning comeback for one of Asia’s most famous political dynasties, 36 years after it was ousted in a popular uprising. Hong Kong has overcome its challenges and “risen from the ashes”, China’s President Xi… Continue reading Ferdinand Marcos II sworn in as president of the Philippines