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Philippines: EU court judgment ‘a victory for justice,’ says Joma

By Prof. Jose Maria Sison
Chief Political Consultant
National Democratic Front of the Philippines

The judgment of the European Court of First Instance (ECFI) annulling the decision of the Council of the European Union (EU) to put me in the ?terrorist? blacklist is a victory for the cause of justice. It is not merely my personal victory. It is a victory for all the people, my panel of lawyers, the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) as intervenor and the International Committee–Defend. They have resolutely and vigorously supported me and fought for justice against my persecution. I take this opportunity to thank all of them.

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Basilan beheadings: Dishonoring the dead

The Black & White Movement condemns in the strongest possible terms the beheading of ten marine soldiers following a firefight with members of the 8th Marine Battalion Landing Team (MBLT). "It is an inhuman and barbaric act that has no place in any civilized society and we ask that all means be exhausted to bring the perpetrators to justice", says BnW lead convenor Enteng Romano.

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Terror law to intensify militarization inside campuses — CEGP Davao

DAVAO CITY ? Nearly ten days before the implementation of RA 9372 also known as the Human Security Act (HSA) , youth and students are joining with other progressive forces calling to scrap the said law which would only set precedent for more anti-student policies.

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