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Activists prepare for Martial Law declaration commemoration

Jorge Cariño, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 20 06:24 PM

Visual artists from different groups rendered finishing touches on their pieces on Tuesday, as they prepare to commemorate the Martial Law declaration 50 years ago. Read more »

CHR hopes for higher 2023 budget

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Posted at Sep 16 11:10 AM

The Commission on Human Rights said it hoped its 2023 budget would increase to sustain its operations. Read more »

Rights groups doubt better days under Marcos Jr.

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 07:11 PM

Some rights groups are not optimistic that the human rights situation in the country will improve under the Marcos-Duterte administration. Read more »

Babaeng kabit protektado pa rin ng Anti-VAWC Law: SC

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Posted at Jul 08 02:16 PM

Sakop pa rin ng Anti-VAWC Law ang mga babaeng kabit sa relasyon, ayon sa bagong desisyon ng Korte Suprema. Read more »

Groups call for release of green activist in Laguna

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Posted at Jun 16 02:47 PM

Human rights groups are calling for the release of Daisy Macapanpan, who was arrested in Pakil, Laguna last week over rebellion charges in 2008. Read more »

Group slams planned continuation of drug war

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Posted at Jun 03 12:17 PM

A rights group slammed the planned continuation of the war on drugs, which has led to the deaths of thousands of people, mostly urban poor. Read more »

Activist Marie Hilao Enriquez, Karapatan ex-chair, passes away

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Updated as of Apr 25 04:07 PM

Activist Amaryllis “Marie” Hilao Enriquez, founder and chairperson emeritus of “Karapatan,” passed away on Sunday, the human rights group said. Read more »

Humanitarian team 'hinarang' sa Quezon checkpoint

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Posted at Apr 24 07:46 AM

Apat na oras umanong hinarang ng mga awtoridad ang isang humanitarian team sa isang checkpoint sa Barangay Gumian, Infanta, Quezon. May paliwanang naman ang militar. Read more »

Whereabouts of NDF peace consultant sought

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Updated as of Mar 23 11:42 PM

The whereabouts of a septuagenarian, identified by the CPP and Karapatan as a peace consultant, is being sought by the groups. Read more »

NUJP says PH hackers group behind cyberattacks on news sites

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Posted at Mar 16 02:38 PM

A group of Filipino hackers praised by NTF-ELCAC is behind the recent cyberattacks on several news websites in the country, an NUJP official said. Read more »

Cops who nabbed rights defender didn't know case dismissed

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Updated as of Mar 02 01:08 PM

Plainclothes cops in Cagayan province arrested a human rights defender on Monday because they weren’t informed that the murder case against her had already been dismissed, a police spokesperson said. Read more »

‘Grave concern’ raised over Naty Castro’s whereabouts

Mico Abarro, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 19 02:16 PM

The Free Legal Assistance Group said the PNP must disclose the whereabouts of Dr. Natividad Marian Castro, who was arrested Friday. Read more »

Doktor na human rights advocate, inaresto

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Updated as of Feb 19 06:32 PM

Kilala si Castro bilang human rights advocate at health worker sa Mindanao kung saan tumulong sya sa pagbuo ng community health centers at nagtuturo tungkol sa mga karapatang pantao, ayon sa kanyang kapatid. Read more »

Martial law victims call for Marcos disqualification

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 14 02:55 PM

Martial law victims condemn the Comelec’s First Division ruling to junk the disqualification petitions against Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: February 2, 2022

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Posted at Feb 02 11:31 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Bayan-ST group urges release of Marcos disqualification decision

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 02 04:32 PM

Pro-Marcos vloggers live stream a protest led by Bayan-Southern Tagalog youth groups outside the Comelec headquarters in Manila on Wednesday. Read more »

2 matanda na miyembro ng Anakpawis, pinatay sa Sorsogon

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Updated as of Jan 16 06:10 PM

Patay ang dalawang miyembro ng Anakpawis Sorsogon matapos pagbabarilin ng hindi pa nakikilalang mga salarin Sabado ng umaga. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: December 20, 2021

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Posted at Dec 20 11:46 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Rights groups urge court to drop Esperon’s perjury case

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 20 05:20 PM

Human rights advocates protest outside the Quezon City Hall of Justice on Monday, as NTF-ELCAC Vice-Chairperson Hermogenes Esperon Jr. takes the witness stand for the perjury case he filed against Karapatan, Rural Missionaries of the Philippines and Gabriela. Read more »

Rights advocate Cristina Palabay receives award from France, Germany

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Updated as of Dec 16 10:17 PM

(UPDATED/CORRECTED) Karapatan's secretary-general has received this year's rights prize from the governments of France and Germany, noting her efforts in protecting minorities and advancing women empowerment. Read more »