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Members of the Sandugo Movement of Moro and Indigenous Peoples for Self Determination protest in front of the headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday morning, May 18, 2018, and dumped rubbles at the gates of the camp to symbolize the "ruined lives" brought by the martial law. (Photo courtesy of Kathy Yamzon)

Group wants probe into abuses during Martial Law

A human rights watchdog has called on the international community to investigate the reports of abuses being perpetrated by state agents during the almost three years of military rule in the island.

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Read more about the article Martial Law out, anti-terror law in? Activists fear worse
Lumad and Moro people together with their support groups will hit the major streets of Manila to protest the various forms of militarist options that they say are being used by the ?"US-Duterte regime"? to counter armed conflicts and other problems in the country. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Martial Law out, anti-terror law in? Activists fear worse

Human rights advocates are alarmed at the military's push for the passage of amendments to the Human Security Act (HSA) in exchange of the lifting of martial law in Mindanao.

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Read more about the article Verdict for Ampatuan massacre case on December 19
MONUMENT. A monument was built near the massacre site in remembrance of the 53 victims of the Ampatuan Massacre in November 23, 2009. (Medel V. Hernani / davaotoday.com)

Verdict for Ampatuan massacre case on December 19

The verdict on the Ampatuan massacre case is set on December 19, which will mark ten years of searching for justice for the killing of 58 persons, including 32 media people, in Sitio Masalay, Ampatuan in Maguindanao province.

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