Tag: extrajudicial killings
“Upholding human rights coincides to an effective, legitimate, and impartial justice system” – A commentary on the acquittal of Juanito Jose Remulla III on possession of dangerous drugs
January 19, 2023“The judicial system appears to be cruel to the poor but merciful to the rich. People deprived of liberty with connection to power and elite background, like Juanito Jose Diaz Remulla III, son of the Justice Secretary of the Philippines can manipulate the broken judicial system or at the very least experience “due process”, says Liza Maza, spokesperson of the Council for People’s Development and Governance. In contrast, the poor are discriminated against, are criminalized, put behind bars, and worse, killed – like Kian delos Santos, Jefferson Bunuan, Carl Arnaiz, Reynaldo de Guzman, and the thousands more victims of the drug war killed without being given due process. Many others are incarcerated while awaiting trial for years already. The already overcrowded prison cells across the country have become all the more cramped and unhealthy for PDLs.
“ICC investigation, a glint of light amid darkness”—CPDG
September 16, 2021“The authorization of the pre-trial is a landmark in our years of perseverance and push back against the Duterte administration’s autocracy and repression. It is the direct result of victims’ collective perseverance in seeking justice. We are all looking forward to holding the government accountable for its gross human rights violations, especially extrajudicial killings,” Maza explained.
Civil society hits ‘tokhang’ for counterinsurgency
August 27, 2021‘Tanim-ebidensya’ is also part and parcel of Oplan Tokhang. The same is used in arresting activists where firearms and explosives are planted as evidence to justify their imprisonment. Such actions violate the right to presumption of innocence for all individuals deemed as ‘suspects’.
66 sa 326 na magsasakang pinatay ng Rehimeng Duterte ay biktima ng Memorandum Order 32 — UMA
April 28, 2021Umakyat na sa 326 ang bilang ng magsasakang pinatay ng rehimeng Duterte. Nitong Abril 25, 2021, pinaulanan ng bala ng 2nd Infantry Battalion ng Philippine Army ang bahay ni Danny Diamos sa Brgy. Jamorawon, Milagros, Masbate. Tinangay ng militar ang bangkay ng magsasaka kasama ng kaniyang 78-anyos na ina. Ang Masbate ay saklaw ng Memorandum […]