Tag: culture of impunity
Rights group decries ‘lighter penalties’ vs Navotas cops
The court convicted a police officer of homicide for the killing of 17-year-old Baltazar in an assumed case of mistaken identity
Justice remains elusive for slain radio broadcaster after 13 years
NUJP expressed dismay over the decision of the Supreme Court to allow Reyes’ petition to transfer the ongoing trial of the case
Tragic triple murder in local neighborhood reflects culture of violence and...
This has become the new reality, where violence and killings no longer stir a reaction, as long as they don't disrupt our everyday lives
Palparan escapes 2nd kidnapping conviction
The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers said the Court’s dismissal of the charges is “[s]imply unbelievable if not disturbingly shocking.”
Philippines remains ‘worst place’ in Asia for environmental defenders
Eleven of the 16 environmental defenders killed in Asia in 2022 were in the Philippines while three took place in Indonesia and two in India
Conversation with a priest
"Your courage not only emboldens me but also provides me with the fortitude for the endeavors we've been committed to over the past seven arduous years"
Activists, faith-based group say killing of radio broadcaster proves ‘culture of...
The killing “shows that the culture of impunity in the country is far from over”
Philippine Catholic bishops condemn ‘murderous and corrupt public order’
The Church leaders, however, called for “non-violent” actions, saying that it is “the only morally acceptable resistance.”
Filipino mother, son killed by policeman laid to rest
Critics said President Duterte's talk of killing criminals has emboldened police to commit and cover up murder
Philippine Protestant Church council protests ‘absolute pardon’ granted to US Marine
The Protestant church council said granting “absolute pardon” to the US Marine is an “injustice” not only to the victim but to all Filipinos
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