Human Rights

NPA admits grenade blast in Paquibato

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Sep 07, 2012

BY JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA
Davao Today

The NPA admitted they targeted the military detachment to “emasculate the enemy and wipe out its structure that has placed the lives and properties of the people in danger” but made a mistake “in considering the circumstances, combat intelligence and all pertinent operational information in instigating the action.”

Paquibato residents urge further probe on grenade blast

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Sep 06, 2012

By ALEX D. LOPEZ
Davao Today

One of the angles the residents asked the authorities to look into was the drinking-spree that took place inside the detachment from the afternoon until the evening of September 1. Nevertheless, the presence of the detachment in the center of the village and lying near a civilian facility was criticized by the residents of Fatima.

Children used as “guides” recount experience with the military

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Jul 30, 2012

By DANILDA L. FUSILERO
Davao Today

In a recent psycho-social activity facilitated by the children’s rights advocacy group Children’s Rehabilitation Center, the two boys narrated their experience during their four-hour walk with soldiers from the Philippine Army’s 57th Infantry Battalion.

Political prisoners begin hunger strike

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Jul 17, 2012

By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today

His mother, Cory Aquino, declared amnesty and unconditional release to all 441 political detainees during her term. Why can’t Pnoy do this? Is he going to forsake his mother’s legacy?” Fe Salino, Selda spokesperson