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
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
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
The Asia-Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) stands in solidarity with the people of Palestine as they continue to struggle for their national liberation. We also vehemently condemn the genocidal war targeted by the United States-backed Israel against civilians to
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
On July 29, eight farmers were illegally detained by troops from the 15th IB in Sitio Tugas, Barangay Pinggot, Ilog, Negros Occidental. These farm workers were wrongfully charged after the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) accused them of participating in an armed
We, the members of the Philippine Australia Solidarity Association (PASA), express our alarm at the ongoing persecution of human rights defenders and sectoral organizers, through the use of Courts and draconian legislation such as the Anti-Terrorism Law (ATA). Firstly we particularly condemn 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,