We, the political prisoners of MMDJ Annex 4, extend our heartfelt congratulations to you, Cardinal Pablo David, on your appointment as the tenth Cardinal of the Catholic Church in the Philippines. You are truly deserving of this honor because you have deepened and
Newly installed Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David visited political prisoners at the Metro Manila District Jail Annex 4 (MMDJ-4) at 9:20 a.m. today in Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan, Taguig City and concelebrated a special Mass for them and other inmates at the facility, formerly
On December 19, 2024, two (2) individuals one described to be tall, while the other is of average height, and both have a large build. Suspected state agents came looking for the women’s rights activist’s house in Cavite. They showed their parents the
The ruthless 4th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army has once again committed violations of International Humanitarian Law and the Comprehensive Agreement on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL). This is evident in their blatant disrespect for the remains of an alleged
May this season inspires hope and foster justice for all victims of human rights abuses, renewing our unwavering commitment and solidarity with the Philippines in advancing human rights.
As Filipinos prepare for Christmas, human rights violations by the Marcos-Duterte regime continue with the forced disappearance of two farmers in Quezon province. According to human rights group, Tanggol Quezon (English: Defend Quezon) – a member organisation of the human rights alliance KARAPATAN,
Last December 17, NEXPERIA, a multinational semiconductor company, dismissed labor leaders operating at its factory, including the union’s president, Mary Ann Castillo, Vice President Antonio Fajardo, also acting chair of Pamantik-KMU (Pagkakaisa ng Manggagawa sa Timog Katagalugan-KMU), Board of Directors member Girlie Batad,
Demand justice and accountability for Marcos-Dutertes crimes against Filipinos As the world celebrates International Human Rights Day, Filipinos wallow in escalating violations of their human rights by the government and rampant corruption of the country’s coffers. Such is the reality under the Marcos-Duterte
The Asia Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) celebrates the victory of the Filipino people as Mary Jane Veloso is finally set to return home after nearly 14 years of imprisonment for drug trafficking. The governments of the Philippines and
After the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Hacienda Luisita Massacre on November 16, 2024, farmworkers in Hacienda Luisita faced yet another series of surveillance and militarization. At noon of November 18, six suspected military personnel in civilian clothing, accompanied by Florida