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4 CPA Leaders designated as “terrorists”

Cordillera Peoples AlliancePublic Information CommissionALERT: 4 CPA Leaders designated as “terrorists” by the Anti-terrorism Council (ATC) 4 CPA leaders, namely Windel Bolinget, Jen Awingan, Sarah Abellon-Alikes, and Steve Tauli are designated as terrorists by the Anti-terrorism Council (ATC).In a press statement released today, July 10, 2023, the ATC mentioned that it had approved a resolution designating the […]

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Rights defenders urge the United Nations (UN) anew to investigate human rights violations amid worsening economic crisis

KALIKASAN PEOPLE’S NETWORK FOR THE ENVIRONMENTPRESS STATEMENTJuly 1, 2023 Rights defenders urge the United Nations (UN) anew to investigate human rights violations amid worsening economic crisis Geneva, Switzerland — Philippine human rights defenders personally brought concerns gravely affecting the Filipino people to the attention of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and its Special

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Letter to President Marcos Jr. on the massacre of the Fausto family

Letter to President Marcos Jr. on the massacre of the Fausto family This letter was originally sent to President Marcos Jr. and the Malacañang Palace via email by ICHRP Canada on June 22, 2023.  22 June 2023  AN OPEN LETTERTo President Ferdinand R. Marcos, JrRE: The massacre of the Fausto family  Mr. President, The International Coalition for Human

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Cordillera activists ask SC to review junked petition for writ of amparo

17 Jun 2023, 07:57:52 (3 days ago)  MEDIA ADVISORY for June 19, 2023 Reference: Casselle Ton, CHRA spokesperson, 09189199007 Karapatan Public Information Desk, 09189790580 Cordillera activists ask SC to review junked petition for writ of amparo Cordillera activists will file a petition for review on certiorari before the Supreme Court on June 19, 2023 on their

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Military bombings, strafing threaten endemic PH wildlife, key biodiversity areas

Recent military bombings, strafing threaten endemic PH wildlife, key biodiversity areas — green group Seven key biodiversity areas (KBAs) and forest reserves in the Philippines, inhabited by dozens of endemic species, have been threatened by indiscriminate bombings, shelling, and aerial attacks undertaken by the Philippine military within the first year of the Marcos Jr. administration.

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Verde Island Passage “Amazon of the oceans” in danger

Andrew, Have you heard of the Verde Island Passage (VIP), a water channel that cuts through the Philippines? It’s actually the most biodiverse marine habitat in the world, earning it the nickname the “Amazon of the oceans.” But right now, it’s set to become the epicenter of fossil fuel expansion in Southeast Asia.Liquefied “natural” gas (LNG)

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