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Civilians are bearing the brunt of intensified militarization in the countryside and increasingly being victimized by the violations of human rights and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) that mark counter-insurgency operations under the Marcos Jr. regime. In Sitio Tadloy, Barangay Luna, Placer, Masbate, troopers under the 2nd Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army summarily killed peasant …

Rights, IHL violations vs civilians continue in Masbate, Ilocos Sur-Abra border Read More »

Karapatan condemns the rampant extrajudicial killings of civilians in Masbate, with the latest killing bringing to 27 the number of victims who had been summarily killed in the course of the Marcos Jr. regime’s counter-insurgency war on the island. On April 2, 2024, farmer Elorde “Nonoy” Almario was abducted, beaten up and summarily executed by …

Masbate fast becoming Bicol’s killing fields—Karapatan Read More »

KARAPATAN condemns the intensified military operations in the towns of Pilar, Abra and Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur which have led to the physical and economic displacement of residents in the affected areas. According to reports, the AFP’s heightened operations have resulted in at least five armed clashes between the military and the New People’s Army …

KARAPATAN condemns bombings, military operations in Abra and Ilocos Sur Read More »

It is high time that Apollo Quiboloy is arrested and brought to justice. Quiboloy, the self-anointed head of a religious cult, is nothing but a racketeer who has used his power and influence to sexually exploit his followers and force them to engage in a variety of shady deals, all for his benefit. As the …

KARAPATAN: ARREST QUIBOLOY! Read More »

After three days of persistent and tireless efforts and camp searches, we are relieved to confirm that environmental rights defenders and church workers Francisco “Eco” Dangla III and Joxelle “Jak” Tiong are no longer in the hands of their abductors, bruised but alive. While they are still reeling from their harrowing ordeal, we hope that …

JOINT STATEMENT OF THE SURFACE ECO & JAK FACT FINDING MISSION TEAM Read More »