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
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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
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
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
SEC order to shut down Rappler, attacks on independent media lay groundwork for digital martial law
Karapatan: SEC order to shut down Rappler, attacks on independent medialay groundwork for digital martial law KARAPATAN Press Statement 29 June 2022 Following President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent admission that he used hispowers to target ABS-CBN and the blocking of the websites of Bulatlatand Pinoy Weekly, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s June 28, 2022order to shut… Continue reading SEC order to shut down Rappler, attacks on independent media lay groundwork for digital martial law
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa vows to fight Philippines order shutting Rappler site
Rebecca Ratcliffe South-east Asia correspondent, The Guardian, Wed 29 Jun 2022 04.37 BST ‘Kill’ order to revoke news website’s certificates of incorporation made in final days of Rodrigo Duterte’s rule The Nobel prize winner Maria Ressa has said she will challenge an order shutting down Rappler, the news website she co-founded, vowing the outlet will not… Continue reading Nobel laureate Maria Ressa vows to fight Philippines order shutting Rappler site
Massive Fraud Observed in Philippine Elections
Press ReleaseJune 28, 2022 The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) has completed its independent monitoring and assessment of the Philippine elections that took place on May 9, 2022. The main finding is that the election was not free, honest, or fair by international standards. It was a classic ‘guns, goons, and gold’ contest and marked by… Continue reading Massive Fraud Observed in Philippine Elections
STAND WITH THE PEOPLE OF BULALACAO, MANKAYAN!
Cordillera Peoples AlliancePublic Information CommissionSTAND WITH THE PEOPLE OF BULALACAO, MANKAYAN!Barangay officials and elders of Bulalacao, Mankayan, Benguet led the setting up of a barricade to block the drilling activities of the Crescent Mining and Development Corporation (CMDC). (Photo and caption from Northern Dispatch) NO TO CORPORATE PLUNDER OF OUR RESOURCES! NO TO LARGE-SCALE MINING! The… Continue reading STAND WITH THE PEOPLE OF BULALACAO, MANKAYAN!
IPMSDL strongly condemns the censorship by the Philippine’s Duterte government against over 20 independent media and people’s organizations websites.
Keep Filipino Indigenous Peoples Online. Stop the Attacks on Free Expression. The International Indigenous People’s Movement for Self Determination and Liberation (IPMSDL) strongly condemns the censorship by the Philippine’s Duterte government against over 20 independent media and people’s organizations websites. Using the draconian Anti-Terrorism Law, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and the National Security Commission (NSC) ordered to block… Continue reading IPMSDL strongly condemns the censorship by the Philippine’s Duterte government against over 20 independent media and people’s organizations websites.