(Update) Arrested IP leader says he is “not in hiding, not guilty”
A leader of an indigenous people’s group arrested by government agents earlier today said he was “never in hiding” and that he is not “guilty” of the charges filed against him.
A leader of an indigenous people’s group arrested by government agents earlier today said he was “never in hiding” and that he is not “guilty” of the charges filed against him.
Youth and other advocates urge for the prosecution of fugitive Ret. Gen. Jovito Palparan, accused of committing many human rights abuses during the Arroyo government, after he was arrested by authorities Tuesday. (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)
Youth activists picketted at the Freedom Park to call for the release of two UP Pampanga alumni who were arrested by authorities last week. (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)
US-based and Fil-am delegates who participated in a recent International Solidarity Mission deplored the rights abuses they saw in several areas in Mindanao.
Filipino-American delegates to the recent International Solidarity Mission in Mindanao were “dismayed” with Philippine government over what they observed as "its negligence to attend to the basic social services of its people".