Human Rights

Widow of Arakan human rights victim longs to visit husband’s grave

Widow of Arakan human rights victim longs to visit husband’s grave

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Mar 12, 2012

Military operations in Arakan valley hinder Gina Batoy, wife of slain peasant leader, Ramon, from going back home. Ramon Batoy was killed in a raid by the 10th Special Forces three days after Fr. Fausto “Pops” Tentorio was gunned down, also in the same town. Advocates link the killing of Fr. Tentorio and Batoy as part of the abuses of the AFP counter-insurgency policy Oplan Bayanihan in North Cotabato.

Davao students decry tuition, miscellaneous fees increase

Davao students decry tuition, miscellaneous fees increase

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Mar 09, 2012

“Majority of the students were not able to join the consultation.  The administration has also failed to show its financial statement despite claiming that the teachers and non-teaching staff will benefit in the proposed tuition fee hikes.” — Maureene Villamor, Ateneo de Davao University student council president

Wanted:  Peoples’ lawyers

Wanted: Peoples’ lawyers

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Mar 07, 2012

 “A lot have become victims of injustice and they have no one to defend them.  That’s why public interest lawyering is very much needed and remains relevant” — Roan Libarios, Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) president