Human Rights

Reds “indict” PH gov’t forces implicated in boy’s “murder”

Reds “indict” PH gov’t forces implicated in boy’s “murder”

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Dec 17, 2013

A “special investigating body” of the “Compostela Valley People’s Democratic Government” has recommended “an order for the immediate arrest and commencement of the trial” of 23 respondents composed of army, police and government civilian personnel implicated in the “murder” of Roque Antivo.

Groups tell Aquino: act on media killings

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Dec 14, 2013

Conde further said that with the spate of killings, “the Aquino administration needs to declare that the attacks on journalists are a national catastrophe that threatens fundamental liberties.”

RADIOMAN SHOT DEAD

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Dec 11, 2013

Police probe the crime scene where radio commentator Rogelio ‘Tata’ Butalid was shot outside of Radyo Natin Tagum in Sobrecary Street last Wednesday past 9am. (davaotoday.com photo by Earl O. Condeza)

FARMERS’ DEMAND

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Dec 11, 2013

A farmer carries a sign demanding for agrarian reform to benefit farmers during a human rights rally in Digos City.

‘LAKBAYAN’ FOR ENVIRONMENT JUSTICE

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Dec 11, 2013

Farmers and activists from Socsksargen areas held a ‘Lakbayan’ or ‘People’s March’ in Digos City Sunday in commemoration of the 65th Human Rights Day as they slam a mining company for encroaching on tribal ancestral lands and indigenous peoples’ rights. (davaotoday.com photo by Earl O. Condeza)

MARCH FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

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Dec 10, 2013

Activists march along the city’s downtown area commemorating the 65th year of International Human Rights Day, as they deplore the continuing impunity under Aquino’s administration with the killings of farmers and military abuses. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)