Tag: red-tagging

Toquero expressed alarm that church people and humanitarian workers are targeted under the country’s anti-terrorism law

"The call towards peacemaking is an action that is most needed in our society, most especially when people’s safety and lives are at stake"

The bishop, who is also one of the convenors of the church-based Pilgrims for Peace assailed the human rights violations in Negros

“With this commitment to taking the side of the victims of injustice, I am comforted by the words from the scriptures"

The Ecumenical Bishops Forum called for the removal of the “terrorist” designation on Dr. Natividad “Naty” Castro

The Anti-Terrorism Council alleged that Castro was involved in the planning, training, and facilitating the commission of terrorism

In October 2022, the Philippine justice secretary defended red-tagging before the UN Human Rights Council, calling it “part of democracy”

“Let us not be afraid even if we are branded, or red-tagged," said Father Buenafe, adding that the call of the Gospel is very clear

HRW’s World Report 2023 said government and military officials continue to accuse civil society groups of being supporters of insurgents

"Red-tagging and vilification campaigns are wielded against women who exercise their right to dissent and speak out against injustice”