Human Rights

Media groups hit Davao City Police Chief for assault on colleagues

By DAVAO TODAY The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines Davao City Chapter (NUJP-Davao) has issued a statement condemning Dela Rosa's "arrogance and disrespect" towards members of the media. “Such arrogance and disrespect by Dela Rosa towards members of the press is condemnable," the NUJP-Davao said. "His attitude is reflective of the whole Davao City police personnel who actually treated people in the same manner as they beat up the barricaders indiscriminately including women and children.”

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Barricading Pablo survivors gain support

BY KENNETTE JEAN I. MILLONDAGA Davao Today (Atty. Eduardo) Estores also points out the issue “is not a question of legality; it is a question of justice and human rights. The state has an obligation to address the grievances of its people, and ensure the safe guarantee of the people’s right to food, shelter, and freedom of expression.”

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Angry Pablo victims storm DSWD; seize relief goods

BY KENETTE JEAN MILLONDAGA Davao Today Men and women, young and old alike joined the barrage of people through the gates of the DSWD to scoop sacks of relief goods out to the streets. But even before they were done taking all the goods, the police came to stop them with their truncheons and clubs hurting at least eight of the protesters, including an 11-year-old girl.

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DOJ’s De Lima is treading the path of injustice – KMP

By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today The peasant group challenged De Lima to investigate first what really happened in the clash between protesting coconut farmers and the cops during last Thursday's rally at the NAPC office before issuing “prejudicial statements.”

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