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
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
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
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
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
On April 2, 2024 the AFP mercilessly bombed communities with suspected NPA camps located between Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur, and Pilar, Abra. Such indiscriminate bombing caused the enforced evacuation of people in the communities and destroyed their source of livelihood. The APCHRP vehemently
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 Filipino people and all victims of human rights abuses committed by the Marcos and Duterte regime extend their sincere gratitude to Australian Senator Janet Rice for her courageous protest during a session where Marcos Jr. was speaking. She raised a placard with
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