‘Ph gov’t lied to the UN’
“NTF-ELCAC’s reason for being has always been to target open, legal organizations it accuses of being ‘communist fronts.’”
‘Ph gov’t lied to the UN’
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Comelec urged to enforce red-tagging guidelines even on state forces
Comelec urged to enforce red-tagging guidelines even on state forces
Red-tagging, the practice of labeling individuals and organizations as communists or terrorists without due process, creates a foreboding environment, which may compromise the safety of candidates as well as their supporters and voters.
Groups outline 12-point legislative agenda to uphold, protect human rights
Groups outline 12-point legislative agenda to uphold, protect human rights
CAGAYAN DE ORO — Civil society groups presented a 12-point human rights agenda which they believe candidates for the mid-term national elections should support. “For candidates who will become elected officials in May, the agenda that will be laid out in this...
COCOPEA withdraws NTF-ELCAC membership, upholds academic freedom
COCOPEA withdraws NTF-ELCAC membership, upholds academic freedom
Kabataan Partylist Rep. Raoul Manuel said that the move was “a step in the right direction” but he warned that merely withdrawing from the task force is not enough. "There is no place for agencies that put students and teachers in danger within our educational institutions."
Students in Rizal province lambast Army’s red-tagging in schools
Students in Rizal province lambast Army’s red-tagging in schools
“Is this where the people’s budget goes?” asked KPL Rizal Chairperson Edz Pascual. “Instead of addressing the youth’s problems such as high tuition fees, inadequate facilities, teachers, and a lack of budget for education, [schools] are prioritizing partnerships with the 80th IBPA, who wastes our money in spreading misinformation, threats, and intimidation.”
Journalist Atom Araullo wins civil case vs redtaggers Badoy, Celiz
Journalist Atom Araullo wins civil case vs redtaggers Badoy, Celiz
"The right to free speech is not absolute; it imposes limitations on
its exercise to ensure that it will not impinge upon the rights of others. It does not protect defamatory statements," the local court declared.
State forces compelled to give info on 2 missing environmentalists
State forces compelled to give info on 2 missing environmentalists
In all cases of enforced disappearances, Irene Khan urged them to provide information on the policies, procedures and measures adopted to prevent and investigate enforced disappearances carried out by members of State security forces or any other agent acting on their behalf or with their acquiescence.
Rights groups support UN expert’s recommendations to abolish NTF-ELAC, repeal Anti-Terror Act
Rights groups support UN expert’s recommendations to abolish NTF-ELAC, repeal Anti-Terror Act
“It appears that the NTF-ELCAC is using its powers to protect key economic interests in the country. This has nothing to do with anti-terrorism or anti-communism. The gross overreaction to people trying to defend their right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is totally unacceptable."
Red-tagging as a policy
Red-tagging as a policy
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said last week that he does not see any need to abolish the National Task Force to End the Local Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). He claimed that red-tagging does not come from the government but from “kung sino-sino” (other people). There is irony...
Cavite student activist decries harassment
Cavite student activist decries harassment
On May 3, Tarra’s parents were again approached by people claiming to be from NTF-ELCAC, including a so-called“supervisor. They showed photos of Tarra participating in various activities and insisted on personally speaking to Tarra out of fear that he might “go to the mountains.” They said that on their next visit, they would like to speak to his parents again with forms and documents for them to sign.
Journalists, human rights defenders welcome UN expert recommendations
Journalists, human rights defenders welcome UN expert recommendations
"The Philippine government will become a laughing stock in the international community if it does not heed SR Khan's findings."
Special Report: Revealing the lies behind fake surrenders in Bicol
Special Report: Revealing the lies behind fake surrenders in Bicol
“These people are innocent civilians being tagged by the NTF-ELCAC as NPAs. Out of their desperation, they are using the civilians for their report on the counter-insurgency program."
Reaping the benefits of unionism, the Nexperia Philippines workers’ experience
Reaping the benefits of unionism, the Nexperia Philippines workers’ experience
For workers in Southern Tagalog, repression is as normal as resistance.
Amid attacks, urban poor persist in fight for right to housing
Amid attacks, urban poor persist in fight for right to housing
The struggle for their right to housing taught them that they have bigger fights to win.
At Ground Level | Repeal Anti-Terror Law, abolish the NTF-ELCAC
At Ground Level | Repeal Anti-Terror Law, abolish the NTF-ELCAC
This was the top-of-mind step that Ian Fry, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, urged the Philippine government to take as he wound up a 10-day official visit in the country last Wednesday.
Groups commend UN expert’s recommendations, urge government to heed advice
Groups commend UN expert’s recommendations, urge government to heed advice
Rights groups said UN Special Rapporteur Ian Fry’s visit to the country "puts on center stage the sinister role played by the NTF-ELCAC and the dangerous impact of the terror law on the lives and safety of environmental human rights defenders in the country."
UN expert bats for disbanding of ‘anti-communist’ task force, repeal of Anti-Terrorism Act
UN expert bats for disbanding of ‘anti-communist’ task force, repeal of Anti-Terrorism Act
"I call on the Philippine government to respect this right and establish a truth reconciliation process to investigate the unlawful killings by the military, hold those accountable for these killings and provide reparations for those who suffered."
Rights group denounces pattern of killings, other forms rights abuses
Rights group denounces pattern of killings, other forms rights abuses
Amid all these, Karapatan said their group and the rest of the human rights community will not stop in its efforts to expose and oppose the brutal extrajudicial killings and the threats and red-tagging that increasingly target not only activists and other human rights defenders but ordinary civilians.
Campus journos, youth activists in Naga decry red-tagging, surveillance
Campus journos, youth activists in Naga decry red-tagging, surveillance
“They [soldiers] should be the ones protecting our youth who speak up, not the ones repressing our rights to speak out." - Aila Joy Esperida, editor-in-chief of The Democrat.
Ombudsman reprimands red-taggers Parlade, Badoy
Ombudsman reprimands red-taggers Parlade, Badoy
NUPL Chairperson Edre Olalia said that while they did not achieve full legal redress, the decision "can be viewed as a loud warning shot, as it were."
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