On July 22, political activist and human rights defender Zara Alvarez was released on bail. In October 2014, she was illegally arrested and unjustly incarcerated for 21 months. She still faces two charges of murder and robbery in band, believed to be fabricated in an...
Trumped-up charges against Roy Velez and Amelita Bravante Urban poor and trade union leaders Roy Velez and Amelita Bravante were arrested on December 3, 2012. The activists were charged with the murder of soldiers and civilians in Ifugao and Camarines Norte. The...
On August 20, 2013 Pastor June Ver Mangao (UCCP) was subjected to surveillance harassment by alleged military intelligence of the 1st Infantry Batallion of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, based in Sta. Maria, Laguna. The Action Network Human Rights-Philippines...
On March 15, 2014 Romeo Capalla, Chairperson of the board of directors of the Panay Fair Trade Center (PFTC), was shot to death by unidentified assailants in Oton, Iloilo City. The Action Network Human Rights-Philippines (ANHRP) expresses concern over the rising...
“The culture of impunity regarding serious human rights violations, such as extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and torture still remains unbroken in the Philippines” said Elmar Noé, chairperson of the German-based Action Network Human...
Human Rights Group asks German Parliamentarians to speak up for the safety of Cocoy Tulawie The German-based Action Network Human Rights –Philippines (AMP) commemorates the first anniversary of the arrest of Human Rights Defender Cocoy Tulawie by asking...
