Stand Point

STATEMENT| Marawi, Martial Law and moving on

STATEMENT| Marawi, Martial Law and moving on

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May 30, 2017

The Ateneo de Davao University condemns the violence and terrorism that victimized Marawi City. It was perpetrated by an extremist group that uses murder, hatred and destruction to propagate its ideology of religious intolerance. This violence is not confined to Marawi but increasingly threatens all the peoples of Mindanao-Sulu.

STATEMENT| CBCP: We need men and women of peace

STATEMENT| CBCP: We need men and women of peace

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May 28, 2017

This is what we ask of the negotiators on both sides of the table. Do not be afraid to take the bold steps that alone can bring peace. Intransigence is not strength. Humility is. That one has stood one’s ground is not necessarily the best that can be said of anyone. That he has sown the seeds of peace is to say of a person that he is blessed!

On Marawi and Martial Law

On Marawi and Martial Law

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May 28, 2017

A Martial Law limited in scope, enforced with discipline and restraint, with respect for the Constitution and the inviolability of human rights, can solve specific problems. An unrestrained Martial Law, one that keeps its decisions and movements quiet and secret from its citizens, unconcerned with human dignity, will only compound the problem it seeks to solve.

PURSUE WHAT LEADS TO PEACE

PURSUE WHAT LEADS TO PEACE

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May 27, 2017

In the strongest terms we condemn terrorism in its various forms. It is an ideology that is totally against the tenets of any religion of peace. Especially so when terrorism is perpetrated while our Muslim brothers and sisters are preparing for the holy month of Ramadhan. Terrorism distorts and falsifies the true meaning of any religion. It destroys harmonious relationships among peoples of different faiths. It creates a world of suspicion and prejudice, of hatred and hostility.

Lift martial law declaration now! – Karapatan

Lift martial law declaration now! – Karapatan

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May 26, 2017

Karapatan strongly urge Duterte to immediately lift martial law in Mindanao, and to stop loaded caveats regarding putting the entire country under martial law. There are inviolable rights that cannot be foregone, regardless of place, time or context.

STANDPOINT| Flickers of hope amidst gloom

STANDPOINT| Flickers of hope amidst gloom

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May 21, 2017

GRP president Duterte can greatly help in moving the peace process forward by taking bold initiatives in the peace negotiations, just as he has been showing positive efforts at pursuing an independent foreign policy.

STATEMENT I The passion of Gina Lopez

STATEMENT I The passion of Gina Lopez

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May 05, 2017

The Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment (Kalikasan PNE) extends its highest commendation to Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) secretary Gina Lopez for her past 10 months of pursuing fearless and progressive environmental reforms under the rallying cry of social justice.