Region: Southern Tagalog

On the quick reaction mission led by Karapatan Southern Tagalog in Rizal

Yesterday, March3, 12nn, the 75-person quick reaction mission led by Karapatan Southern Tagalog went to Brgy. Calawis, Antipolo, Rizal and Brgy. Puray, Rodriguez, Rizal, to probe reports on the killing of two Dumagat farmers, in the course of military operations of the 2nd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army and their reported encounter with the …

On the quick reaction mission led by Karapatan Southern Tagalog in Rizal Read More »

Political prisoner’s death “under state fascism” reignites call for resumption of peace talks

On the third day since the death of political prisoner and National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) consultant Eduardo Serrano, a countless amount of people have rushed and mourned with his family, all the while remembering shared memories. They also united in condemnation of the sad plight of Serrano under the prisons of state …

Political prisoner’s death “under state fascism” reignites call for resumption of peace talks Read More »

Karapatan decry attacks on 2 women human rights defenders, raise alarm over rising extrajudicial killings

Sixteen killed before end of 1st Quarter 2009 Karapatan decry attacks on 2 women human rights defenders, raise alarm over rising extrajudicial killings The human rights watchdog Karapatan today decried the shooting of two women human rights defenders in Laguna and sounded the alarm over the rising extrajudicial killings. Sabina Ariola, 51 and Adelaida Calosa, …

Karapatan decry attacks on 2 women human rights defenders, raise alarm over rising extrajudicial killings Read More »