Students denounce campus militarization
“The presence of the RCDG amplified red-tagging, harassment, intimidation, and the way they interact with students insinuates threatening remarks."
Students denounce campus militarization
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PH army’s new cyber defense group questioned over potential use for attacks
PH army’s new cyber defense group questioned over potential use for attacks
In 2018, several websites of progressive organizations and media outfits became victims of relentless DDoS attacks. A probe by Sweden-based Qurium Media Foundation revealed that the attacks came from the Philippine Army, including activities linked to the Chief of Staff for Intelligence of the Philippine Army.
‘Peace consultant and peasant organizer stabbed, hacked’ – NDF Negros
‘Peace consultant and peasant organizer stabbed, hacked’ – NDF Negros
The National Democratic Front in Negros (NDF-Negros) said peace consultant and poet Ericson Acosta and peasant organizer Joseph Jimenez were stabbed and hacked, belying claims of the military that the two died during gun fight in Kabankalan City last Nov. 30.
STATEMENT | Hold the Philippine Army accountable for cyberattacks against PH media websites
STATEMENT | Hold the Philippine Army accountable for cyberattacks against PH media websites
We condemn the Philippine Army for carrying out cyber crimes against independent media outfits. We take offense at the duplicity they have shown regarding this incident – publicly professing respect for press freedom but launching vicious digital attacks, and never cooperating with other government agencies.
State forces apparently behind the cyber-attacks against PH alternative media
State forces apparently behind the cyber-attacks against PH alternative media
We are not surprised by the results of the recent digital forensic. State agents and the National Task Force to End the Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) have consistently labeled us as communist fronts for pursuing journalism for the people. Still, we are angered that taxpayers’ money is being spent to bring down our website, and to deny our readers access to our reportage.
Activism hits BTS fandom
Activism hits BTS fandom
Fast track this to the current Duterte regime and the Filipino artists, in the mainstream or alternative circles, continue to fight for causes, even at the risk of being red-tagged and branded a “terrorist”. They have lent their names and influence and, whenever necessary, appeared in media or in crowds to fight for democracy and justice, very recently against the so-called Anti-Terrorism Bill which could be worse than martial law. In a way they have become idols of resistance, raising the awareness of their fans and encouraging them to fight for their own rights as citizens.
NPA seizes 5 high-powered rifles from army soldiers in Mis Or encounter
NPA seizes 5 high-powered rifles from army soldiers in Mis Or encounter
MANILA -- In the mountainous area of Macupa, Talisayan in Misamis Oriental, an armed encounter between a unit of the New People's Army (NPA) and soldiers from the 58th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army, took place at 9:30 in the morning of Feb 23. The Army is in...
Army blamed on couple’s death for arming militia
Army blamed on couple’s death for arming militia
"The Army trained and armed these militia men which, according to them, will help keep the peace and fight communist rebels, but now civilians became their victims.”
Soldiers Maul Journalists, 7 Others in Batangas
Soldiers Maul Journalists, 7 Others in Batangas
Melvin Mamis, 27, a correspondent of the alternative multi-media group Southern Tagalog Exposure, was choked as a soldier of the 20th Special Forces grabbed his camera. He was forcibly brought inside the camp where he was repeatedly punched at the stomach. Willy...
Soldiers Maul Journalist, 7 Others in Batangas
Soldiers Maul Journalist, 7 Others in Batangas
Melvin Mamis, 27, a correspondent of the alternative multi-media group Southern Tagalog Exposure, was choked as a soldier of the 20th Special Forces grabbed his camera. He was forcibly brought inside the camp where he was repeatedly punched at the stomach. Willy...
Burgos Family Urges Government, AFP to Surface Jonas After CHR Found Army Culpable
Burgos Family Urges Government, AFP to Surface Jonas After CHR Found Army Culpable
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“After almost four years of waiting, we finally see a glimmer of hope…While we seem to have won this battle, the real measure of success is the recovery of my son. We shall continue the fight until Jonas is returned to us, alive and well and justice is served.” – Edita Burgos
Military, Police Raid Office of Progressive Organizations in Camarines Sur, Four Arrested
Military, Police Raid Office of Progressive Organizations in Camarines Sur, Four Arrested
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“With the raid of the office of progressive organizations by combined elements of police and military in Daet, Camarines Sur and the subsequent arrest of four activists, the Morong 43 template is now being replicated.” -- Karapatan
Rights Group Hits Philippine Army for Ilocos Peasant’s Death
Rights Group Hits Philippine Army for Ilocos Peasant’s Death
By ROD TAJON Northern Dispatch Bulatlat.com STA. LUCIA, Ilocos Sur — Human rights advocates condemned the murder of an Ilocos peasant and the continuing violations of people’s rights as a result of joint military operations in the area by the 50th and 86th Infantry...
COA Reports Show Army has P1.6 B Unliquidated Cash Advances
COA Reports Show Army has P1.6 B Unliquidated Cash Advances
Annual audit reports of the Commission on Audit (COA) show that the Philippine Army chiefs rom 2003 to 2007 have accumulated P1.6 billion or US$34.396 million (based on exchange rate of US$1: P46.516) in unliquidated cash advances. Bayan Muna Represesentative Satur...
PUP Lopez Students Charged with Rebellion
PUP Lopez Students Charged with Rebellion
Five students of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) branch in Lopez, Quezon have been slapped with rebellion charges. The Philippine Army’s 76th Infantry Battalion tags them as “infiltrators” from the New People’s Army (NPA) who are deployed in...
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