APCHRP Condemns the Illegal Arrest of Filipino-American Organizer Christina Pasion and Mangyan Buhid Community Organizer Binay Serrano The Asia-Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) vehemently condemns the illegal arrest of Filipino-American organizer Christina Pasion and Mangyan Buhid community organizer Binay
Three years into the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Filipino people continue to suffer under a regime defined by deception, neglect, and betrayal. Rather than addressing the worsening crises of poverty, hunger, and unemployment, Marcos Jr. has prioritized foreign interests – primarily
Presented by the Political Prisoners of the Said Detention FacilityBy Adelberto SilvaPolitical Prisoner, Metro Manila District Jail Annex 4Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan, Taguig CityDecember 26, 2024 The initiative of the Catholic Church in the Philippines, led by Cardinal Ambo David, to give proper
We, the political prisoners of MMDJ Annex 4, extend our heartfelt congratulations to you, Cardinal Pablo David, on your appointment as the tenth Cardinal of the Catholic Church in the Philippines. You are truly deserving of this honor because you have deepened and
Newly installed Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David visited political prisoners at the Metro Manila District Jail Annex 4 (MMDJ-4) at 9:20 a.m. today in Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan, Taguig City and concelebrated a special Mass for them and other inmates at the facility, formerly
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
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
Last November 6-9, the Asia Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines and various human rights groups participated in the ICHRP Global Conference and General Assembly in Bangkok, Thailand. The 4-day event featured 20 delegates representing 30 organizations worldwide, focusing on the
A Manila court has successfully dismissed the fabricated charges concerning the alleged illegal possession of firearms and explosives against Tondo– Reina Mae Nasino Ram Bautista, and Alma Moran. The acquittal decision was dated July 17, Monday, with its public disclosure occurring only yesterday,
On the day of Marcos Jr.’s first State of the Nation Address, the Asia Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines remains vigilant and notes the administration’s alarming record of human rights violations in the country. In its first year, the new