APCHRP Condemns AFP for War Crimes and Gross Violations of Human Rights

As August begins and we commemorate International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Month, the Armed Forces of the Philippines have instead brought violence and blatant disregard for human rights in Southern Tagalog.  On August 2, 2024, the 16th Infantry Battalion and the 2nd Infantry Division

APCHRP: Release Juan Sumilhigโ€™s Remains Now! Oppose the De Facto Martial Law in Mindoro Province

The Asia Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) strongly condemns the brutal killing of a civilian farmer, Juan Sumilhig, by elements of the 4th Infantry Battalion (IB) of the Philippine Army. This dastardly attack by the military occurred on the

Join our webinar on the Balikatan military exercises between the Philippines and the United States, and its impact on the people.

Ikuti webinar tentang latihan militer Balikatan antara Filipina dan Amerika Serikat, serta dampaknya. Hari Selasa, 20 MeiJam 8 malam WIB Penterjemah bahasa Indonesia disediakan. Link registrasi: bit.ly/hentikanperangmu——— Join our webinar on the Balikatan military exercises between the Philippines and the United States, and

STATEMENT: APS National Assembly calls for junking of military agreement; end to all election-related violence

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Global day of Action Against U.S.-PH Balikatan Exercises 2025

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Statement from the U.S. Bases Monitoring

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READ: Statement by Hyun Pil-kyung, Director of the Institute for the Reclamation of U.S. Military Bases.

READ: Statement by Hyun Pil-kyung, Director of the Institute for the Reclamation of U.S. Military Bases, denouncing U.S.-led joint military exercises such as Balikatan, the U.S.-Japan-ROK alliance, and the increasing involvement of NATO in East Asia.—- Hyun Pil-kyungDirectorInstitute for the Reclamation of U.S.

Unity Statement: Asia-Pacific Rights Groups Oppose 2025 Balikatan Exercises

Unity Statement: Asia-Pacific Rights Groups Oppose 2025 Balikatan Exercises We, from various human rights organizations in the Asia-Pacific, firmly and unanimously oppose the 2025 Balikatan Exercises, which are being jointly carried out by the Philippines and the United States. Under the cover of

Unity Statement: Asia-Pacific Rights Groups Oppose 2025 Balikatan Exercises

Unity Statement: Asia-Pacific Rights Groups Oppose 2025 Balikatan Exercises We, from various human rights organizations in the Asia-Pacific, firmly and unanimously oppose the 2025 Balikatan Exercises, which are being jointly carried out by the Philippines and the United States. Under the cover of