After the violent massacre of 19 individuals in Toboso town, Negros Occidental province last 19 April, a National Fact-Finding and Solidarity Mission was called to gather facts and seek accountability over the events that transpired that day. This Mission would bring together human
Why were students, journalists, peasant organizers, cultural workers, and human rights advocates in Negros? This webinar examines the situation in Negros Island, highlighting persistent issues of landlessness, rural poverty, political repression, and the ongoing struggle for social justice. It aims to deepen understanding
Among the victims were Alyssa Alano, a student leader from UP Diliman; RJ Ledesma, a community journalist; Maureen Keil Santuyo, a peasant organizer; Errol Wendel, a cultural worker and peasant organizer; Lyle Prijole, a Filipino-American human rights advocate; Kai Sorem, a Filipino-American youth
The Asia Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) stands in firm opposition to the ongoing Balikatan Military Exercises in the Philippines. These annual joint military exercises between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. Armed Forces are
The Asia Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) strongly condemns recent comments made by Secretary of National Defence (SND) Gilbert ‘Gibo’ Teodoro opposing the resumption of peace talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the
We remember 4/19 (April 19) —a day marked by violence, where 19 lives were massacred by the fascist Armed Forces in the Philippines (AFP) in Barangay Salamanca, Toboso, Negros Occidental. We grieve for the lives of Negros 19—youth, journalists, cultural workers, advocates, activists,
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Uncover the truth behind the civilian massacre on Negros Island, Philippines, and punish those responsible We, Korean human rights, religious, and civil society organizations, who have been closely monitoring the human rights situation in the Philippines and maintaining ties of international solidarity, cannot
The Asia Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) vehemently condemns the military operations conducted in Toboso, Negros Occidental province last April 19 that resulted in the death of 19 individuals and the mass displacement of civilian residents. These acts of
The Asia Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) vehemently condemns the dastardly acts of violence perpetrated by the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Negros Occidental province, which displaced 653 residents. These actions were carried out in the aftermath of
On March 29, 2026, Charlize “Ceeka” Garzon – a cultural worker and Arts Management graduate (Magna Cum Laude) from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde – was illegally arrested by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). She was seized by elements of