Testimony of Cadapan’s mother-in-law, additional proof of military role in UP students’ disappearance – Karapatan

Press Release 11 March 2013 “The testimony of Adoracion ‘Nanay Adoring’ Paulino, Sherlyn Cadapan’s mother-in-law, clearly corroborates other witnesses’ statements that Sherlyn and Karen Empeño were abducted by the military. …

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Lumads, peasants block the gates of Apex mining company; assert environmental rights

By ACE R. MORANDANTE Davao Today The protesters from the Mansaka tribe and peasants demand the PHP 6.9 Million payment of damages to 84 houses, bridge, livelihood and farm animals and rehabilitation of the silted Masara and Hijo rivers.  They also opposed the expansion of the mining company towards open-pit and the construction of another dam.

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Family of slain Blaan woman leader pursues criminal case against military

By IRENE V. DAGUDOG Davao Today “Pinaagi sa gifile nga kaso batok sa mga sundalo, hinay-hinay na mahatagan og hustisya ang kamatayon ni Juvy ug sa iyang mga anak (Through the filing of case against the soldiers, Juvy’s and her sons’ death will slowly be given justice).” – Pastor Sadrach Sabella, Karapatan-Socsksargen spokesperson

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