Human Rights

Rights groups Hustisya and Karapatan "pin" Gen. Eduardo Ano, appointed DILG officer-in-charge, in a protest rally in Quezon City. (Photo courtesy of Karapatan)

Karapatan fears Año might use DILG vs activists

• Post author:MART D. SAMBALUD
• Post published:January 10, 2018
• Post category:Headline/Human Rights
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TAGUM CITY, Philippines — The appointment of former Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Eduardo Año as head of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) would only intensify…

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Karapatan reports of ‘illegal’ raids in Cotabato; 3 arrested

• Post author:MARA S. GENOTIVA
• Post published:January 9, 2018
• Post category:Headline/Human Rights/Martial Law in Mindanao

Two farmer activists, Lumad chief were arrested over 'trumped up' charges

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Lumad education ‘fascinates’ Manila teacher

• Post author:FIDES AVELLANOSA
• Post published:December 29, 2017
• Post category:Education/Headline/Human Rights/Lumad Files/Mindanao
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“I was fascinated at their curriculum,” he related, and was amazed that in the midst of their suffering, the children have continued to struggle for the right to education.

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Radyo ni Juan broadcaster receives death threat

• Post author:ZEA IO MING C. CAPISTRANO
• Post published:December 18, 2017
• Post category:Headline/Human Rights/Press Freedom Watch
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Although the incident has caused “anxiety” on her part, Cortez says “You can never silence me.”

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RAINBOW FLAGS. Members of the LGBT community wave colorful rainbow flags as they pass by along Bolton Street in Davao City for the Pride March held Friday, August 25. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Duterte favors same-sex marriage

• Post author:ZEA IO MING C. CAPISTRANO
• Post published:December 17, 2017
• Post category:Headline/Human Rights/Latest/Latest News
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President Rodrigo Duterte says he is supporting same sex marriage in the country, adding that the law governing marriage can be amended.

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