Media Release Type: Press statement

Karapatan statement on the bombing at the Mindanao State University

Karapatan condemns the bombing at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City yesterday, December 3, 2023, that killed at least four persons and injured scores of others. We offer our sympathies to the victims and their families.  Attacks on civilians in schools during a religious service are unacceptable. An independent, thorough and evidence-based investigation …

Karapatan statement on the bombing at the Mindanao State University Read More »

SELDA: Release all political prisoners!

The Samahan ng Ex-Detainees Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto (SELDA), an organization of former political prisoners in the Philippines, extends its solidarity with the International League of Peoples’ Struggles and all oppressed peoples in commemorating the International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners and Prisoners of War today, December 3. Together with ILPS member-organizations worldwide, …

SELDA: Release all political prisoners! Read More »

Karapatan commemorates Bonifacio Day with call to resolve roots of armed conflict, resume GRP-NDFP peace talks

Today, November 30, we mark not just the birth of national hero and revolutionary Andres Bonifacio; above all, we commemorate his courageous leadership of the Katipunan and the armed revolution they waged for national liberation against Spanish colonial rule. Nevertheless, the Filipino people’s struggle for national liberation persists to this day precisely because its causes …

Karapatan commemorates Bonifacio Day with call to resolve roots of armed conflict, resume GRP-NDFP peace talks Read More »

On the recent announcements of the GRP and NDFP

KARAPATAN welcomes the joint statement between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) affirming their commitment to discuss the framework on priorities in the peace negotiations. This development should facilitate the reaffirmation of commitments and adherence to previously signed agreements such as The Hague …

On the recent announcements of the GRP and NDFP Read More »

Karapatan on another round of dismissal of terror law cases vs Southern Tagalog activists

As the Office of the Prosecutor of Antipolo City dismisses the 59th Infantry Battalion’s complaint against youth activists Kenneth Rementilla and Jasmin Rubia using Republic Act 11479 or the Anti Terrorism Law, Karapatan reiterates its call for the urgent repeal of the terror law, as it is being used to violate the constitutional rights of …

Karapatan on another round of dismissal of terror law cases vs Southern Tagalog activists Read More »

Karapatan statement on the dismissal of terror law charges vs Hailey Pecayo

Karapatan welcomes the dismissal of trumped up charges under RA 11479 and RA 9851 against young human rights defender Hailey Pecayo. The dismissal of the complaints of soldiers of the 59th Infantry Battalion by Office of the City Prosecutor in Sta. Rosa, Laguna exposes the fabricated lies against Pecayo and other respondents and that such …

Karapatan statement on the dismissal of terror law charges vs Hailey Pecayo Read More »

Karapatan denounces Israeli Zionist and US imperialist aggression vs Gaza and the Palestinian people

Photo by Michael Varcas/Philippine Star October 18, 2023 Karapatan stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people and particularly with the people in Gaza, who are currently besieged with the Israeli government’s aerial bombardment of homes, hospitals, and schools, killing thousands of civilians including children and women, and its deliberate denial of food, water, and medicines …

Karapatan denounces Israeli Zionist and US imperialist aggression vs Gaza and the Palestinian people Read More »

Families of the disappeared strongly condemns acquittal of Palparan, calls for justice and accountability in the Philippines

Desaparecidos, an organization of families and friends of the disappeared in the Philippines, vehemently condemns in the strongest possible terms the shocking and unjust acquittal of kidnapping and serious illegal detention with serious physical injuries charges filed by farmer-brothers Raymond and Reynaldo Manalo against Ret. Maj. Gen. Jovito “The Butcher” Palparan by Malolos Regional Trial …

Families of the disappeared strongly condemns acquittal of Palparan, calls for justice and accountability in the Philippines Read More »