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Philippines

Karapatan to AFP: Stop victim blaming

March 21, 2012

“The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) should stop its habit of blaming the people whose rights are violated in the implementation of its counter-insurgency program, Oplan Bayanihan, especially when the victims are children,” asserted Marie Hilao-Enriquez, chairperson of Karapatan.

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Lun, 26/03/2012 - 12:12
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Farmer and his two children killed, another wounded in massacre by 49th IB soldiers in Labo, Camarines Norte, Bicol, Southern Luzon, Philippines

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Lerato Pagiwa
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CIVICUS

Account of the Incident:

 Four people –three civilians, including two children and an NPA rebel – were killed in a massacre by soldiers of the 49th Infantry Battalion in Labo, Camarines Norte on Feb. 25. Those killed were  Benjamin Mancera, 54 y.o., farmer, Michael Mancera, 10 y.o. Richard Mancera, seven y.o. and Rafael Llantino aka “Ka Pedro”, 29 years old, New People’s Army member.

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Vie, 09/03/2012 - 10:37
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CIVICUS Civil Society Index Country Report: Philippines

The Philippines civil society is seen as one of the most vibrant and active in Asia with its deep and expansive root in society as shown by the high level of participation. The 1987 Constitution, which was enforced after the 1986 citizen led non-violent and peaceful revolt, recognises the value of people's participation. This high level of participation can be seen to ultimately lead to strong perceptions of the impact of CSO work in the areas of poverty reduction and environmental protection.

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An Assessment of Philippine civil society
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Lun, 28/03/2011 - 15:55
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Free the Morong 43!

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CIVICUS CSW

Dear President,

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Jue, 27/01/2011 - 18:20
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Civil society celebrates the decision to release the Morong 43 but concerned about delays

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 21 December 2010 -- CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation applauds the court order last Friday to free 43 health workers, but remains concerned that the immediate release of at least five of the health workers has been delayed due to the authorities' new claim of unrelated warrants against them.

The 43 health workers, collectively known as the "Morong 43", have been held in detention since February 6 for alleged support of the New People's Army (NPA), the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines. 

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Video - Morong 43 Release!
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Mié, 05/01/2011 - 14:22
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Free the 43! Media advocacy

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CIVICUS CSW

Another day in prison for the health workers is another day that justice is denied.

President Benigno Aquino III should act now for the release of the Morong 43.

Nine months ago in February, the 43 health workers including 26 women – two of whom have already given birth while in prison – were illegally arrested, searched, detained, and tortured. Their rights are still being violated and their families tormented.

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Vie, 19/11/2010 - 12:32
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Another peasant leader killed in Negros province

Reported by: 
Roneo Clamor
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KARAPATAN Alliance for the Advancement of People's Rights

At about 2am today, another peasant leader in Negros Oriental was killed by the elements of the 11th Infantry Battalion Philippine Army (IBPA).

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Vie, 01/10/2010 - 11:39
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Human Rights Defender in Southern Mindanao harassed by Philippine Army

Reported by: 
Roneo Clamor
Organisation/Company: 
KARAPATAN Alliance for the Advancement of People's Rights

At around 10:00 AM on 21 September 2010, a high ranking military official namely BGen. Eduardo del Rosario and Datu Ruben Labawan held a press conference at Apongcola, Anda Street, Davao. The said AFP General accused Kelly Delgado of masterminding a plot to liquidate the Eastern Mindano Command spokesperson, Lt. Col. Randolf Cabangbang, allegedly to avenge the abduction and death of Rebelyn Pitao, the daughter of Leoncio Pitao, a known New People's Army (NPA) commander.

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Jue, 30/09/2010 - 16:00
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Philippine Peasant Movement member shot to death in front of his wife in Paquibato District Davao City, Philippines

Reported by: 
Roneo Clamor
Organisation/Company: 
KARAPATAN Alliance for the Advancement of People's Rights

On September 3, 2010, at around 7:30 in the evening, a peasant activist was shot to death in front of his wife in Poblacion, Paquibato District, Davao City , Philippines.

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Mié, 22/09/2010 - 16:26
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Four members of a local chapter of Philippine Peasant Movement massacred by elements of the Philippine Army in Mobo, Masbate

Reported by: 
Roneo Clamor
Organisation/Company: 
KARAPATAN Alliance for the Advancement of People's Rights

On 7 September 2010,four peasants were shot and killed in Sitio Irong-irong in the boundary of Brgy. Mapuyo and Brgy. Mabuhay, Mobo, Masbate by elements of the 9th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army (IBPA) based in Brgy. Armenia, Uson, Masbate.

 

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Mié, 22/09/2010 - 13:54
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