‘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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Red-taggers, rights violators vying for 2025 elections flagged
Red-taggers, rights violators vying for 2025 elections flagged
“The common denominator of these candidates is their direct hand in the atrocities committed against the Filipino people. We appeal to the people not to vote for these human rights violators,” said Cristina Palabay, human rights group Karapatan’s secretary general.
Progressives slam red-tagging of party-list groups in Cagayan de Oto
Progressives slam red-tagging of party-list groups in Cagayan de Oto
“These red-tagging posters only prove the endless intimidation and deception of the State against organized and progressive voices.”
Rights group urges Comelec to issue guidelines on red-tagging
Rights group urges Comelec to issue guidelines on red-tagging
“Red-tagging combined with homophobic rants also foments irrational fear, hatred and bigotry and can be a prelude to hate crimes and fascist attacks against the targets."
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.
Red-tagged veteran journalist to gov’t: ‘We need laws to criminalize red-tagging’
Red-tagged veteran journalist to gov’t: ‘We need laws to criminalize red-tagging’
“The allegations were baseless, but the implications were severe. Being publicly associated with terrorism puts my life at immediate risk,” Cong Corrales said.
Journalist Atom Araullo’s case vs red-taggers up for resolution
Journalist Atom Araullo’s case vs red-taggers up for resolution
Journalist Atom Araullo completed the presentation of all four witnesses for the civil case he filed against red taggers Lorrain Badoy-Patosa and Jeffrey Celiz during a hearing before Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 306, June 11.
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...
Red-tagging study shows impacts on journalists, stresses need for pushing back
Red-tagging study shows impacts on journalists, stresses need for pushing back
In the Philippines, red-tagging is being done by the powers-that-be to intimidate, silence, and later justify grave human rights violations against activists and government critics. Journalists are not spared from this as there are attempts to stop them from pursuing independent and critical journalism.
Progressive groups welcome SC’s ruling on red-tagging
Progressive groups welcome SC’s ruling on red-tagging
MANILA — Progressive groups welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling on the petition filed by former Bayan Muna representative Siegfred D. Deduro, declaring that red-tagging, labeling, and guilt by association threaten a person's right to life, liberty or security. In a...
People’s Pushback in 2023
People’s Pushback in 2023
The year 2023 affirmed the significance of enjoining the people to voice out their demands and aspirations while battling the social evils that continue to plague the nation.
‘Spirit of the Glass’: Aral ng kasaysayan at paghamon sa red-tagging
‘Spirit of the Glass’: Aral ng kasaysayan at paghamon sa red-tagging
Kapupulutan ng mayamang aral sa kasaysayan ang dula. Higit sa lahat, pinakita ang karaniwang mukha ng aktibista at hindi ang aktibistang ginawang demonyo sa propaganda ng mga pasista.
Tondo volunteer teachers denounce red-tagging, surveillance
Tondo volunteer teachers denounce red-tagging, surveillance
“The harassment faced by the leaders of SMTH deeply troubles us. It prompts us to reflect on why the military is targeting this community-based, cause-oriented group that is simply advocating for their fundamental rights to housing and livelihood."
Haunted past and present
Haunted past and present
Activists as they are, Ilagan and Lamangan, could not allow the play to leave its audience depressed and hopeless. Their faith in the power of the mass movement seemed endless, ending the play with a positive note, uplifting its cast and audience alike.
SC defends judiciary from online abuse
SC defends judiciary from online abuse
“By merely having access to social media, private individuals could publish their thoughts without need of self-policing or adhering to the ethical standard required of the press. As a result, content could be created and shared with abandon, purely for clout for ‘likes’ and even disregard for the truth.”
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."
Solon sues ex-president Duterte over threat to kill her
Solon sues ex-president Duterte over threat to kill her
"Though factually baseless and clearly malicious, I cannot merely dismiss Respondent Duterte’s red-tagging and accompanying grave threats as either figurative, joking, or otherwise benign considering that many victims of extrajudicial killings, illegal arrest and detentions, excommunicado confinements, forced disappearances and other analogous attacks were called or labeled 'communists,' members or supporters of the NPA, “terrorists,” and like labels before they were attacked."
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."
Broadcast journo files P2M civil case against red-taggers
Broadcast journo files P2M civil case against red-taggers
Atom Araullo has been at the center of a red-tagging spree since early 2022, targeting both him and his mother Carol, long-time activist and former chairperson of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan.
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