4 activists arrested in Butuan
Police in Caraga claimed in a statement that those arrested are high ranking members of the New People’s Army. Three of them are being implicated in the killing of members of the Manobo tribe and former New People’s Army fighters in the region but rights group assert that all of them are active in the people's organizations based in the city. The post 4 activists arrested in Butuan appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Manila cops detain 2 youth activists after US Embassy rally
The police did not say that the two arrested actually threw the paint at the US Embassy, but said neither of them could show permits for the protest......»»
Arrested Laguna activists, supporters urge DOJ to ‘take immediate action’ after delays in hearings
“It is unacceptable that Camoral has been waiting for more than two years for a fair trial. This situation mirrors the ‘working’ justice system in the Philippines, where delays, postponements, and excuses have become the norm." The post Arrested Laguna activists, supporters urge DOJ to ‘take immediate action’ after delays in hearings appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Cordillera activist arrested, 8 others charged with rebellion
“We condemn the continuing weaponization of the law that is used to arrest and detain activists without bail. No due process was observed in this case as the respondents say that they were not duly informed of the case." The post Cordillera activist arrested, 8 others charged with rebellion appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Cebu-based activists reported missing
“We are demanding the urgent action and cooperation of state forces in our collective efforts to identify the whereabouts of Dyan and Armand. We assert that there is nothing wrong with their work and the advocacies they carry with them, and that citizens who decisively tread the path that they have should not be harassed, threatened, silenced, or arrested." The post Cebu-based activists reported missing appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
2 activists arrested on trumped-up charges in Quezon City
“The police personnel’s justification of their arrests along with other human rights defenders, is a blatant manifestation of weaponizing the law to silence and repress those who criticize the government’s failed pandemic response, corruption and trade union and human rights violations." The post 2 activists arrested on trumped-up charges in Quezon City appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Ailing women’s rights activist arrested in Butuan
“She dedicated her life to helping and serving women who are victims of abuse. She also actively led in the 80's the cases of women victims of sex trafficking. She became active in campaigns against giant mining companies, and ran for council in her hometown in Mindanao." The post Ailing women’s rights activist arrested in Butuan appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
2 most wanted child abusers fall in Caraga
BUTUAN CITY - Two rape suspects considered as among the most wanted persons in the Caraga Region have been arrested in separate law enforcement operations, the police regional office said Thursday.In a statement, the Police Regional Office in Caraga identified those apprehended Wednesday as.....»»
2-day op nets gang members, most wanted in Caraga
BUTUAN CITY - The Police Regional Office-Caraga Region (PRO-13) arrested two teen members of a notorious gang and one most wanted person in two-day operations last week.In a report on Saturday, PRO-13 reported the arrest of Jobby Castillo Belandres, 35, the number one most wanted person in Z.....»»
3 high-value suspects nabbed, over P1.5-M shabu seized in Caraga
BUTUAN CITY - Three high-value targets (HVTs) were arrested while more than PHP1.5 million worth of shabu were seized in separate buy-busts in this city and Agusan del Sur, a police official said Monday.Brigadier Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr., Police Regional Office director in Caraga (PRO-13), sa.....»»
3 high-value suspects nabbed, over P1.5-M shabu seized in Caraga
BUTUAN CITY - Three high-value targets (HVTs) were arrested while more than PHP1.5 million worth of shabu were seized in separate buy-busts in this city and Agusan del Sur, a police official said Monday.Brigadier Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr., Police Regional Office director in Caraga (PRO-13), sa.....»»
NPA recruiter falls in Agusan Norte
BUTUAN CITY - Police arrested Friday a tribal school teacher suspected to be doubling as a recruiter for the communist New People's Army (NPA) in Agusan del Norte.In a statement, the Agusan del Norte Police Provincial Office (ADNPPO) identified the suspect as Romulo Masayon, a teacher of th.....»»
NPA rebel with arrest warrant falls in Surigao Sur
BUTUAN CITY - An alleged New People's Army (NPA) rebel involved in the ambush of government militiamen in Surigao del Sur two years has been arrested, the Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) said Friday.In a statement, PRO-13 Director Brig. Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr. said suspe.....»»
Agusan Sur s top carnapping suspect falls
BUTUAN CITY - Authorities arrested in an operation Wednesday the "most wanted" carnapping suspect in Agusan del Sur.Brigadier Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr., the Police Regional Office in Caraga (PRO-13) director, said suspect Roel Espana, 24, was arrested in an early morning raid in Barangay 3, Sa.....»»
Sellers of wild birds intercepted in Surigao Norte
BUTUAN CITY - Police officers of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in Surigao del Norte arrested two sellers of wild birds in an entrapment operation on Thursday afternoon.In a report on Saturday, the CIDG said personnel of the Community Environment and Natural Resources.....»»
Caraga s 4th most wanted nabbed in Davao Oriental
BUTUAN CITY - Caraga Region's fourth most wanted person was arrested during a manhunt operation in Davao Oriental province.In a statement Friday, Brig. Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr., the Police Regional Office - Caraga (PRO-13) director, said Luciano Bayarcal, 54, of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, was.....»»
Over P1.6-M illegal drugs seized in Caraga
BUTUAN CITY - Three separate operations this month have resulted in the seizure of PHP1,651,000 worth of illegal drugs in the Caraga Region.In its report on Saturday, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Caraga (PDEA-13) said two were arrested in a buy-bust conducted on Friday afternoon at.....»»
Cambodian court jails union leader over border comments
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AFP) — A Cambodian court on Wednesday jailed outspoken union leader Rong Chhun for two years on incitement charges relating to comments about the country’s border, the latest legal case activists say is aimed at cracking down on opposition voices. Rong Chhun, the leader of the Cambodian Confederation of Unions, was arrested […].....»»
'UndoingDuterte | Five years of state terror
Under the Duterte administration, Karapatan has noted a pattern of using search warrants issued by executive judges in Quezon City and Manila regional trial courts to conduct police and military raids on homes and offices of the progressive leaders and activists which led to the killings or if not, end up arrested after supposed “evidence” were gathered by the authorities. The post #UndoingDuterte | Five years of state terror appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Activists arrested in Quezon City are humanitarian workers – group
Karapatan-Caraga said that Julieta Gomez and Niezel Velasco are both engaged humanitarian work over the years. In fact, the group said that “officers and personnel of some of government agencies in the region know them personally as they have coordinated activities particularly with the Department of Social Welfare and Development and local government units in the Surigao and Agusan provinces and several municipalities.” The post Activists arrested in Quezon City are humanitarian workers – group appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Arrests and planting of evidence against two Caraga activists slammed
Arrested are Julieta Gomez, an officer of the Lumad group Kahugpongan sa mga Lumadnong Organisasyon sa Caraga and Niezel Velasco, former project coordinator of the relief organization Bread for Emergency Assistance and Development......»»