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UNITY STATEMENT: ASIA-PACIFIC HUMAN RIGHTS GROUPS WELCOME DUTERTE’S ICC ARREST
Various human rights organizations across Asia-Pacific welcome the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The arrest warrant stemmed from allegations of crimes against humanity, in response to the thousands of deaths from his brutal so-called “war
HANDS OFF MIKE CABANGON! JUNK THE COMPLAINTS AGAINST MIKE CABANGON!
On February 15, the Philippine National Police’s Crime Investigation Detection Group – Regional Force Unit 14 (PNP-CIDG-RFU14) filed a trumped-up terrorism financing complaint against Mike Cabangon, the spokesperson for Kilusang Mayo Uno’s Cordillera regional chapter. This baseless case—filed under the Terrorism Financing Prevention
PUSHING FOR A PRO-PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT A CRIME: Release the arrested development workers in Negros
The Asia Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) vehemently condemns the illegal arrest and detention of three (3) development workers namely Dharyl Albañez, Federico Salvilla, and Perla Pavillar of PDG Inc. On December 3, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ)
APCHRP Welcomes Acquittal of Himamaylan 7, Denounces State Fabrications
The Asia Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) warmly welcomes the acquittal of the Himamaylan 7, which includes Pastor. Jimie Teves Sr. and six farmers—Jodito Montesino, Jaypee Romano, Jasper Aguyong, Rogen Sabanal, Rodrigo Sabanal, Rodrigo Medez, and Elesio Andress. Before
APCHRP HONORS LEGACY OF LABOR ORGANIZER JUDE RIMANDO, CALLS FOR THE RELEASE OF ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS
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
APCHRP Condemns Harassment by Task Force Ugnay; Demands Accountability and Protection of Rights for Jeverlyn Seguin and the Community.
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,
APCHRP Demands Safe Return of Abducted Environmental Activists, Condemns Red-tagging, and Calls for Abolition of NTF-ELCAC and Anti-Terrorism Law
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
UNCEASING VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW IN NEGROS AND BOHOL CONTINUE TO MAKE PHILIPPINE COUNTRYSIDE AS HOWLERING WILDERNESS
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
APCHRP: Marcos “sham-nesty” offer a disingenuous political stunt
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