From APCHRP
May this season inspires hope and foster justice for all victims of human rights abuses, renewing our unwavering commitment and solidarity with the Philippines in advancing human rights.
APCHRP: Human rights violations under the Marcos-Duterte regime continue into the Christmas season with abduction of two farmers
As Filipinos prepare for Christmas, human rights violations by the Marcos-Duterte regime continue with the forced disappearance of two farmers in Quezon province. According to human rights group, Tanggol Quezon (English: Defend Quezon) – a member organisation of the human rights alliance KARAPATAN,
REINSTATE DISMISSED WORKERS AND LABOR LEADERS! STOP THE UNION BUSTING OF NEXPERIA PHILIPPINES!
Last December 17, NEXPERIA, a multinational semiconductor company, dismissed labor leaders operating at its factory, including the union’s president, Mary Ann Castillo, Vice President Antonio Fajardo, also acting chair of Pamantik-KMU (Pagkakaisa ng Manggagawa sa Timog Katagalugan-KMU), Board of Directors member Girlie Batad,
Expose and oppose the escalating and systematic human rights violations
Demand justice and accountability for Marcos-Dutertes crimes against Filipinos As the world celebrates International Human Rights Day, Filipinos wallow in escalating violations of their human rights by the government and rampant corruption of the country’s coffers. Such is the reality under the Marcos-Duterte
Stop the Militarization in Hacienda Luisita! Justice for the Victims of Hacienda Luisita Massacre!
After the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Hacienda Luisita Massacre on November 16, 2024, farmworkers in Hacienda Luisita faced yet another series of surveillance and militarization. At noon of November 18, six suspected military personnel in civilian clothing, accompanied by Florida
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
Official Statement of Asia Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines on Immediate Release of Peasant Organizer Fhobie Matias
The Asia Pacific Coalition on Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) strongly condemns the kidnapping of KASAMA-TK peasant organizer Fhobie Matias, who was abducted last September 28 in Calamba, Laguna, while conducting consultation work with local farmers. This act is not only a
Less than a week before SONA, the conviction of Talaingod 18 reveals the true state of human rights under Marcos Jr.
For Immediate Release, July 17, 2024 The Asia Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) gravely condemns the guilty conviction against former Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo, ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro, and others collectively known as ‘Talaingod 18’. The Tagum
Illegal Arrest and Excessive Force Used on Labor Day Protesters in the Philippines
Press Release May 4, 2024 Yesterday, a peaceful protest was held by human rights groups and mass organizations on Roxas Avenue, near the United States Embassy, to express opposition to US imperialist aggression affecting the Philippines. However, the protest turned violent as the
SURFACE WILLIAM LARIOSA!
As International Workers’ Day, May 1, approaches, the attacks on the labor movement by the Marcos Jr. government intensify. Yesterday, according to reliable sources and witnesses in Barangay Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon, 63-year-old labor leader and organizer William Lariosa was arrested by elements of