William Lariosa
Labor organizer William Lariosa has been missing for two years on this day.
William Lariosa
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Ariel Badiang
Ariel Badiang
Ariel Badiang, 64, a peace consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) in Southern Mindanao Region, has been missing since Feb. 6, 2023. Read about it: NDFP consultant still missing after 3...
Desaparecidos demands surfacing of two women
Desaparecidos demands surfacing of two women
If the two missing persons are under military custody, the military or police must disclose their whereabouts and let her condition be known.
‘We’re still here’| Kin of the disappeared endure the agony of waiting
‘We’re still here’| Kin of the disappeared endure the agony of waiting
“I pray for us to finally see our loved ones, in whatever state they may be, and for the disappearances to end,” a sister of the disappeared said.
Kin of disappeared march to DOJ to demand justice, surface their loved ones
Kin of disappeared march to DOJ to demand justice, surface their loved ones
MANILA – Families of victims of enforced disappearance and human rights groups under the banner of Karapatan and Desaparecidos marched towards the Department of Justice (DOJ) to call for accountability and surfacing of their loved ones, on Aug. 29, a day before the...
When justice is missing, impunity surfaces
When justice is missing, impunity surfaces
More than a decade has passed since former President Benigno Aquino III signed what was then hailed as a landmark law against enforced disappearances.
Red-tagging, military visits to kin of missing activist warrant investigation
Red-tagging, military visits to kin of missing activist warrant investigation
Nica is still a student of Wesleyan University-Philippines in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija. However, this does not stop her in pursuing justice. Desaparecidos said that she has been an active member since her brother’s disappearance and a frequent speaker during protests and forums on human rights violations.
News in pictures | Kin of the disappeared call for the surfacing of their loved ones
News in pictures | Kin of the disappeared call for the surfacing of their loved ones
Relatives of missing activists who have disappeared call for the surfacing of their missing loved ones amid the calls of supporters as well as family members of former president Rodrigo Duterte to bring him back to the Philippines.
State forces involved in disappearance of James and Felix – mission
State forces involved in disappearance of James and Felix – mission
“To those who abducted them, we demand that you surface them now. We don’t see any reason why they abducted them. If there are any, then bring these to the court. Abduction does not have a place in a civilized society."
Brother of NDFP peace consultant reported missing
Brother of NDFP peace consultant reported missing
“We believe that James’ disappearance is either the latest in the military’s arsenal of dirty tricks to force his brother Alan to surface… given the military’s continuing failure to arrest Alan."
Kin of the disappeared find domestic legal remedies wanting
Kin of the disappeared find domestic legal remedies wanting
“One desaparecido is already too much. Let us not further allow the Marcos Jr. government to rob us of our loved ones, rights and justice."
The search for Jonas lands in Cinemalaya film fest
The search for Jonas lands in Cinemalaya film fest
The story revolves around the painstaking and unrelenting search for JL’s abducted brother, Jonas Burgos, who has been missing since April 28, 2007.
17 years since the disappearance of Jonas Burgos, activists continue to be abducted
17 years since the disappearance of Jonas Burgos, activists continue to be abducted
Human rights groups and families of victims of enforced disappearances held a “Sunset Gathering” at Bantayog ng mga Bayani to symbolize their continuing search for truth and justice.
Marcos Jr. urged to end pattern of disappearances, rights violations
Marcos Jr. urged to end pattern of disappearances, rights violations
“To the president, I can only hope that you heed the calls of the masses and end this pattern of disappearances and human rights violations. I hope to see a nation whose leaders direct their efforts not to oppression but to what its countrymen need."
Remembering the disappeared
Remembering the disappeared
Families of the disappeared gathered on Nov. 2 at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani to remember their loved ones who are believed to have been abducted by state forces.
Renewed calls to surface the disappeared
Renewed calls to surface the disappeared
"Our strength and determination mirror the struggles faced by numerous families across the nation who persistently seek answers regarding their missing loved ones."
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