Jude Rimando, a 58-year-old veteran labor organizer and former political prisoner, passed away on the morning of July 23, 2024, at the Philippine General Hospital due to stage 4 liver cancer. His death was a result of inadequate healthcare during his detention, leading
The Asia-Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) vehemently condemns the harassment and intimidation perpetrated by Task Force Ugnay, a unit under the 2nd Infantry Division of the AFP, and the Philippine National Police. In a recent incident in Dasmarinas Cavite,
Environmental activists, Francisco “Eco” Dangla III and Axielle “Jak” Tiong, were abducted by individuals in a waiting SUV at 8:00 pm on March 24th in Barangay Polo, San Carlos City, Pangasinan. Before this incident, the two staunch defenders of human rights had already
The Asia-Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) condemns the continued violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) among rural communities done by state forces of the Philippines. In particular, violations against IHL have intensified in the islands of Negros and Bohol
The Asia-Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) dismisses the alleged amnesty program by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. as a mere political stunt rather than a genuine attempt to mend peace. Under Proclamation no. 404, amnesty may be granted to
Yesterday, November 23, the trumped-up cases against Ken Rementilla and Jasmin Rubia have also been dismissed by the Antipolo City Prosecutor’s Office, following the recent success with Hailey Pecayo’s junked cases. This recent development is crucial in exposing the lies perpetrated by the
Recalling the events on January 26, 2023, human rights group Karapatan – Southern Tagalog received a subpoena from Antipolo City, implicating Ken Rementilla (Anakbayan Southern Tagalog coordinator), Jasmin Rubia (Mothers and Children for the Protection of Human Rights Secretary-General), and Hailey Pecayo in
As we commemorate 51 years since the declaration of martial law by the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., we are dismayed to see that many of the injustices committed under his regime are once again repeated under the present administration of his son
The Asia-Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) strongly calls for justice for 67-year old Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) labor organizer, Jude Fernandez, who was extrajudicially killed by police forces in Binangonan, Rizal on September 29. APCHRP vehemently condemns the intensifying
The Asia-Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) strongly condemns the brutal murder of Lumad Teacher Rowe Libot in a remote village in Kalamansig Sultan Kudarat on July 27, 2023. We demand immediate justice for Libot’s death and accountability from the