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Mothers of disappeared UP students, human rights activist file complaints vs SMNI for Palparan interview

Mothers of disappeared UP students, human rights activist filecomplaints vs SMNI for Palparan interview KARAPATAN Press Release –https://groups.google.com/g/karapatan-updates/c/Ai63ELV9J1U 4 May 2022 In an administrative complaint filed today before the NationalTelecommunications Commission (NTC), Concepcion Empeño and ErlindaCadapan, the mothers of disappeared University of the Philippinesstudents Karen Empeño and Sherlyn Cadapan, together with KarapatanSecretary General Cristina Palabay […]

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38th Peoples’ Cordillera Day Central Statement

On the occasion of the 38th Peoples’ Cordillera Day, we remain steadfast in our struggles for land and life. We stand triumphant amid all the attacks inflicted by the fascist Duterte regime upon our land, life, and honor. We stand united in our commitment to advance the peoples’ rights and welfare. In this time of

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Solidarity with the Cordillera Peoples!

Solidarity with the Cordillera Peoples! Struggle amid the pandemic and political repression! The International Indigenous Peoples Movement for Self-Determination and Liberation (International IPMSDL) sends our warmest greetings to the peoples of Cordillera in time for the 38th Cordillera Day. We remember the martyrdom of Macliing Dulag, beloved son of Kalinga, and other Cordillera heroes, who

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STATEMENT ON THE APRIL 19 PROTEST ACTION AGAINST WTE INCINERATION 

STATEMENT ON THE APRIL 19 PROTEST ACTION AGAINST WTE INCINERATION  Waste-to-energy incineration:  a threat to the lives of Davaoeños On April 19, 2022, thirty environmental advocates conducted a peaceful protest against the proposed waste-to-energy (WTE) incinerator in Davao City. The facility poses serious threats to public health and environmental safety of residents, schoolchildren, workers, and

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COMELEC makes way for Marcos Jr to seek election victory

Philippines’ poll body throws out last petition against Marcos By Neil Jerome Morales  and Karen Lema Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, gestures as he speaks during a campaign rally in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 14, 2022. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/ Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register

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Besides Duterte, ICC prosecutor report names Dela Rosa, Aguirre, ‘DDS’

Source: https://www.rappler.com/nation/international-criminal-court-opens-investigation-drug-war-philippines 16 September 2021 A pattern It was newly-retired prosecutor Fatou Bensouda who asked the pre-trial chamber for authorization to open the investigation, which Malacañang persistently said would be denied, citing lack of jurisdiction. In the decision, the pre-trial judges said Bensouda was able to sufficiently establish a pattern in the killings in Davao

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ICC opens investigation into Duterte drug war, DDS killings

LIAN BUAN, RAPPLER  https://www.rappler.com/nation/international-criminal-court-opens-investigation-drug-war-philippines 15 September 2021 (2nd UPDATE) The investigation is a crucial stage where summons and arrest warrants can be issued. The Palace says the decision ‘neither bothers nor troubles the President and his administration.’ The International Criminal Court (ICC) pre-trial chamber has opened the crucial investigation into the Philippine war on drugs,

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