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
The recent spectacle in the Senate of the Philippines lays bare the desperation of those in power to derail the people’s demand for justice. What should be a chamber of accountability has been reduced to a theatre of chaos and a shameful fiasco
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We are here today to participate in the regular campaign program of Hell Chosun and to raise awareness about the failures and injustices of the imperialist system. Imperialism serves the interests of a few while exploiting workers and marginalized people in our society.
Not content with the bloodshed that occurred during the 19 April massacre in Toboso, Negros Occidental province, the U.S.-Marcos Jr. regime is continuing its reign of terror with illegal arrests and continuing militarization in Negros Island. The Asia-Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in
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
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,