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[Statement] Mindanao´s People´s Lawyers decry worsening vilification of lawyers under Duterte´s Martial Law with a stealthily delivered hit-list -UPLM
Posted on February 26, 2019 by Human Rights Online Philippines Leave a comment
Mindanao´s People´s Lawyers decry worsening vilification of lawyers under Duterte´s Martial Law with a stealthily delivered hit-list.
It is indefinite terms, a perverse action when lawyers who provide free legal assistance to those who found themselves in the crosshairs of the draconian rule of President Duterte´s Martial Law become targets of annihilation. This leads us to recognize that justice and peace in Mindanao under martial law are indeed an oxymoron.
Of late, Northern Mindanao Region is hugging the headlines for the wrong reasons as fascist and militarist elements released an unsigned, baseless and absurd hit-list which includes lady lawyers of the Musni family. The list is purportedly showing members of the Communist Party of the Philippines. The hit list includes names of priests, nuns, organizations, media personality, a COMELEC employee/law student and other individuals who are critical of the Martial law in Mindanao.
We at UPLM decry the slander and death threat coming from this hit-list to fellow human rights lawyers, Attys. Beverly Musni, Atty Czarina Musni and Atty Beverly Anne Musni and a law student, LA Corrales, and we are angered at this malicious and atrocious action against the persons and organizations on the hit-list. It is already a pattern that after a person is vilified or red-tagged, the next chapter will be death or gallows for such person.
This hit-list may just be a list but it can also be an imprimatur as proven by recent events. Early on, tarpaulin posters were seen in the town of Talakag, Misamis Oriental portraying Datu Jomorito Goaynon as an NPA supporter. A couple of weeks later he and Ireneo Udarbe of Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP- NMR ) were illegally arrested and detained. Sergio Atay, a peasant leader from the Western Mindanao region was visited by military men sternly ordering him to stop his involvement with their local (KMP) affiliated organization. He was tortured and murdered after he was interrogated at a checkpoint. This hit-list shows the blood-stained hands of Martial Law at work.
Under the current scheme of things, is it now a crime to serve the under-served, the deprived and the oppressed? It seems so, as according to Free Legal Assistance Group, 14 lawyers have lost their lives in suspect circumstances under Duterte´s administration. Putting our colleagues in this perilous position will only spark people´s lawyering among those in the legal profession. Injustice will only help grow young lawyers and one day they will stand beside us and be led by the people´s thirst for justice.
Under the administration of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, lawyers have been murdered in cold blood. Ozamis City´s Judge Edmundo Pintac is the 4th judge and 14th lawyer killed. The murderous Martial Law in Mindanao is a specter that haunts the rest of the country. In the Visayas, lawyer Atty Ben Ramos was killed on November 6, 2018. On that day three bullets ended his enduring pro-bono legal services to the poor and marginalized. The Sagay Massacre case being his last case is still crying for justice on his demise. Powers that be are emboldened upon witnessing that in this country crime pays, that the worst criminals are scot-free, even conveniently seated in the once hallowed halls of the Senate.
END MARTIAL LAW IN MINDANAO!
STOP RED-BAITING!
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Atty Jose V. Begil Jr
Union of Peoples' Lawyers in Mindanao (UPLM)
Press Statement [February 25, 2019]
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[Statement] Together, let us condemn in the strongest term this cowardly act to sow terror and divide the tri-people of Mindanao -MPPM
Posted on January 6, 2019 by Human Rights Online Philippines Leave a comment
A statement on the Cotabato City IED explosion from MPPM
"As the year 2018 ends, Mindanao is again shaken by the recent IED explosion that killed two and injured more than 30 individuals in the busy Southseas mall in Cotabato City on 31st of December 2018. Together, let us condemn in the strongest term this cowardly act of those who want to sow terror and divide the tri-people of Mindanao.
Let us join the whole public in the clamor for justice and for the arrest of those responsible with utmost observance to democratic processes. Let us not allow that our political, religious and cultural differences divide us in this moment as we are all victims of the situation.
The incident do not only aim to sow terror but is aimed to divide us all again and instill fear. They will only succeed if we let hatred prevail upon us.
Let us all stand in solidarity with the victims and demand for a thorough and impartial investigation.
We are entering into another page of Mindanao and Philippine history. The passage of the Bangsamoro Organic Law as an instrument for the expression of the Right to Self Determination of the Bangsamoro that will be ratified through plebiscites this coming January 21 and February 6, 2019 and will replace the Republic Act 9054 or the current Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao.
May the Cotabato City incident not be instrumentalized to jeopardize the upcoming plebiscites and the democratic discourses towards it. Let us all have an open, fair and democratic debate to help in making decisions more informed.
Mindanao Peoples' Peace Movement strongly believes and supports Right to Self-Determination aspirations of peoples, and hopes that these aspirations do not further marginalize other peoples and vulnerable groups. This RSD must centrally and substatially put the interests of the communities and its people at the top.
Let us continue to journey 2019 and beyond building communities of justpeace. Let us continue to work for the grassroots, the marginalized and the oppressed peoples, class and sectors."
MPPM
[From the web] Lumads flee as military bombs Kalabugao plains in NorMin -MindaNews.com
Lumads flee as military bombs Kalabugao plains in NorMin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews/ 14 December) – Lumads or Indigenous Peoples fled their homes as government planes bombed suspected New People's Army guerrilla bases in Kalabugao plains in Northern Mindanao ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines on Dec. 26.
Col. Edgardo de Leon, commander of the 403rd Infantry Brigade said the bombings and military operations are focused in the mountain villages in the Kalabugao plains straddling the tri-boundary of Agusan del Sur, Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental.
"We discovered a major NPA hideout that is probably a projected venue of the CPP anniversary celebration," de Leon said.
An NPA source identified as Ka Emil confirmed the bombings have been going on in the past 13 days and have dislocated the Higaonon lumads around barangays Hagpa and Kalabugao in Impasugong town, Bukidnon.
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[From the web] Non-Moro IP Provisions in Senate Bill 1717 and House Bill 6475: Compliant to FAB-CAB and the 1987 Philippine Constitution -By Alim M. Bandara
Posted on July 15, 2018 by Human Rights Online Philippines Leave a comment
Non-Moro IP Provisions in Senate Bill 1717 and House Bill 6475:
Compliant to FAB-CAB and the 1987 Philippine Constitution
By Alim M. Bandara[1]
The two versions of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) –Senate Bill 1717 and House Bill 6475 have been met with diverse reactions from different stakeholders in the Bangsamoro core areas and outside alike. For one, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front or MILF wanted to see a BBL that is compliant with the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro or FAB and the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro or CAB and other signed agreements. Legislators from both Houses of Congress on the other hand, want a BBL that is compliant to the 1987 Philippine Constitution, while other sectors want a BBL that is compliant to a Federal Philippines. In the case of the Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples what they want is a BBL with provisions on Indigenous Peoples that are compliant to the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA)–a national law enacted in 1997 in pursuance of the Constitutional provisions for the Indigenous Peoples, as a minimum standard for the recognition, protection and promotion of IP rights and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
The bottleneck of current proposed legislations on the BBL is how to make it "compliant" not only to one or two references but to many and different references. This is a big challenge to the Bicameral Conference Committee of the House of Senate and the House of Representatives.
For the Non-Moro IPs, the IP provisions in Senate Bill 1717 and House Bill 6475 reflect the genuine sentiments of the Non-Moro IPs. These are also compliant to the FAB-CAB in the sense that FAB-CAB recognizes IP rights and is more compliant to the 1987 Philippine Constitution and to the international conventions protecting IP rights. After long years of hard work, availing all possible platforms to be heard, engaging in dialogues, to push for the recognition of our rights, and now going into the bicam process, the Non-Moro IPs see the inclusion of key IP rights provisions in both versions as a positive step towards a more inclusive BBL.
However, it does not mean that the struggle is over. There are more things to be done in the Bicameral Conference. The first and foremost task is to articulate the call for the RETENTION of all IP provisions from both the Senate Bill 1717 and House Bill 6475; and second, to use the bicam process as a space for improvements based on the recommendations of the Mindanao Indigenous Peoples Legislative Agenda or MIPLA, the proposals advanced by Loyukan[2], and the wisdom of the legislators sitting in the Bicameral Conference. Outside of this legislative process, there is the need for a continuing dialogue with the MILF leadership and fellow IP leaders on the ground for the maintenance of good relationships, understanding and mutual support.
We believe that the IP provisions, if retained, with more improvements in the Bicameral Conference will do no harm to the BBL. In fact, the IP provisions will strengthen the BBL and clear its way from both Houses of Congress down to the Non-Moro IP constituents of the future Bangsamoro autonomy, come the plebiscite for the new law. This early, we can say that the proposed BBL is definitely considered more and an improvement than the ARMM law as far as the Non-Moro IP provisions are concerned.
Regarding other provisions of the BBL, the Non-Moro IPs in the core and adjoining areas share the same sentiments with the Bangsamoro that the BBL is a special peace legislation and is recognized as a big step towards the resolution of the Bangsamoro problem including that of the Non-Moro IPs in Mindanao.
Some sectors say that there will be bloody debate in the Bicameral Conference on the substantive provisions in the BTC version that were deleted or changed in the versions of the Senate and House of Representatives. Therefore, we join the call to the honorable men and women legislators in the Bicameral Conference to pass a BBL that is acceptable to all and one that is not less than or simply equals to the ARMM law. We rely on your wisdom for a genuine inclusive BBL, and inclusive peace.
It is also worth sharing that the leadership of the MILF said in many fora and interviews that "war is not an option" in case both Houses fail to pass an acceptable BBL. This is a positive and appreciated remark from the MILF leadership. But, being in the war zones, the Non-Moro IPs have experienced several bloody encounters between the AFP and revolutionary fighters and the terrorist groups in Mindanao. It is obvious that war is destructive, but if there is any reason for it, the risk of having one is always there. Yes, an accepted BBL is not only to stop the war. There is much poverty and poor governance among other problems in this region. Therefore, a BBL that is accepted by all parties, including the Non-Moro IPs, can transform the revolutionary forces and their communities into peace contingents and forces to eradicate poverty and poor governance in the region. The BBL will open this space and will give chance to all peace-loving citizens to chart their own destiny.
Lastly, many well-wishers and sympathizers of Federalism offered the BBL as template for Federal Philippines. The MILF leadership is not opposed to the idea provided BBL comes first before federalism. In the same manner, the Non-Moro IPs if ever we wish to change the Presidential form of our government into a Federal system, the Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples are ready to be included as a separate political unit within the Federal State based on the four bundles of rights [3] under the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA). If the BBL is a template for federalism, the more we need to articulate IPRA in the BBL because IPs are not only found in the Bangsamoro core area but scattered throughout the country. For the Teduray and Lambangian in the core area of the Bangsamoro, their customary self-governance within their ancestral domain territory, the "Késéfanangguwit Timuay" or Timuay Justice and Governance (TJG)[4] is itself a self-determination and self-governance compliant to Federalism.
Alim Bandara –
 timuaygovernance@yahoo.com
[1] Timuay Alim Bandara is a Teduray leader, and a member of the Secretariat of the Independent IP Voice, an independent body initiated by the IPs in Mindanao to pursue IP agenda in any form of peace process.
[2] LOYUKAN – A Teduray term to mean "comrades" is a formation of indigenous political structure, human rights and IP rights organizations and advocates pushing for full inclusion of IP rights in the BBL.
[3] Four (4) bundles of IP rights under IPRA: (1) Ancestral Domains, (2) Self-Governance and Empowerment, (3) Social Justice and Human Rights, and; (4) Cultural Integrity.
[4] Timuay – a tribal title and system of self-governance of the Teduray and Lambangian in Central Mindanao
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[Appeal] Appeal to Congress (House of Representatives and Senate): DEMAND FOR THE INCLUSION OF IP RIGHTS IN THE BBL -Loyukan
Posted on May 29, 2018 by Human Rights Online Philippines Leave a comment
Appeal to Congress (House of Representatives and Senate): DEMAND FOR THE INCLUSION OF IP RIGHTS IN THE BBL
The Késéfangguwit Timuay or Timuay Justice and Governance (TJG) is an Indigenous Political Structure (IPS) of the Téduray and Lambangian in the core area of the propose Bangsamoro political entity with a population of not less than one hundred twenty-seven thousand two-hundred sixty-eight (127,268) as of 2013 IPDev Census. They are in eighty-four (84) barangays in three (3) full municipalities and portions of eight (8) other municipalities in the first and second districts of Maguindanao province. We operate base on the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
We the Non-Moro IPs are directly affected in the armed conflicts in mainland ARMM and in the quest for a genuine peace and development in Mindanao, we also spent time, resources and efforts to have our own TRUTH be heard in the peace processes and in the drafting of the BBL. Sadly, in the present version of the BBL adopted by the House of Representatives and Senate for Plenary are short of our proposals submitted to the BTC and during the public hearings called for by Congress (HoR and Senate) in early 2018.
Today, we appeal to all of you (members of the House of Representatives and Senate) to look at our Non-Negotiable provisions for consideration. These provisions are included in the Loyukan Briefer for wider circulation, and included here as follows:
KEY DEMANDS:
Article II Sec 2. The freedom of choice of all indigenous peoples within the Bangsamoro territory to retain their distinct indigenous and ethnic identity in addition to their Bangsamoro political identity shall be respected. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of identity, religion, and ethnicity.
FPIC IN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY
Article III, Sec. Contiguous provinces, cities, municipalities, barangay, and other geographical areas other than those mentioned in the preceding Section, that obtain majority of the qualified votes cast in the periodic plebiscites, as provided under Article XV, Section 4 of this Basic Law shall become part of the Bangsamoro; Provided, that the inclusion of the ancestral domains in the Bangsamoro shall be subject to the free, prior, and informed consent of the affected community.
DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF MORO AND NON-MORO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES'
Article IV, Sec 9. The Bangsamoro government recognizes and promotes the rights of Moro and Non-Moro indigenous peoples' within the framework of the Constitution and existing laws.
CONCURRENT POWERS
Article V, Sec. 2. The Central Government and the Bangsamoro Government shall exercise shared powers within the Bangsamoro on the following matters: (29) Ancestral Domain and Natural Resources (30) Protection of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Bangsamoro (31) Creation of the Independent Commission for Moro and Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples.
Article IX, Sec. 4. Consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples'(UNDRIP), the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR), and existing laws on indigenous peoples.
FPIC FOR PROTECTED AREAS
Article XIII, Sec. 8. The Bangsamoro Parliament shall pass a law for the establishment of protected areas, creating procedure for the declaration and management of protected areas and the role of the Bangsamoro Government. Provided that the protected areas to be declared within ancestral domains shall be subject to the free, prior, and informed consent of Moro and Non-Moro indigenous peoples.
RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OVER NATURAL RESOURCES
Article XIII, Sec. 12. The Bangsamoro Parliament shall enact a law recognizing the rights of indigenous peoples in the Bangsamoro in relation to natural resources within the territories covered by a native title, including their share in revenues, as provided in this Basic Law, and priority rights in the exploration, development and utilization of such natural resources within their area. Exploration, development, and utilization of natural resources, including but not limited to fossil fuels and uranium, mines and minerals, and renewable energy, within ancestral domains shall be subject to FPIC.
REPEALING CLAUSE
Article XVIII, Sec. 2. Provided that such laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, and other issuances and parts thereof, shall not be inconsistent with the Constitution, and shall not fall below the minimum standards contained in national laws and relevant international instruments.
Finally, please find attached the Loyukan Briefing paper for details of all the processes we underwent to raise these issues and concerns to concerned offices.
📷For the TJG Baglalan (Officials),
SANNIE S. BELLO
Timuay Labi (Supreme Timuay/Chief)
Photo credit : Mindanao Peoples Peace Movement (MPPM)
[Right-Up] Revisiting 1 Year of tyranny and social insufficiency in Mindanao -PNFSP
Revisiting 1 year of tyranny and social insufficiency in Mindanao
WE DEMAND the immediate lifting of Martial Law to end military rule that further oppressed the toiling people of Mindanao. As we observe, said year of military rule in Mindanao brought widespread human rights violations and intense militarization over the island. We would like to restate all the atrocities committed by the Duterte Administration against its own people, especially the national minorities (Lumad and Moro) and the farmers. We believe that through this mean, it will help us understand the real intention and effect/s of Martial Law.
It is very unjust to use the ghost or specter of Marawi sieged and issue in putting the whole island under Martial Law. In fact, the main reason why the President declared ML is to give and make leeway for foreign and giant corporations to mine and convert the remaining ancestral lands of the toiling Lumad and Moro's.
History teaches us that there is no such mining operation nor aid from foreign entity in the past who respected the traditional way of life of our ancestors neither brought genuine social development. It is very sad that indigenous livelihood and food security processes is always at risk at the expense of so-called modernization. Alarmingly, said proclamation of the President served corporate interest, to control land and resources, of the exploiting class.
Instead of protecting the people's basic universal right to healthy, sustainable and safe food, communities were heavily bombarded and militarized by the State. Massive cases of human rights violations like killings, vilifications, forced disappearances, red-tagging and other kinds of threat to their life and livelihood are experienced daily. All these are clear manifestation that the government wants to curtail people's right to development. A pure evidence of rigid dictatorship and tyranny.
During a press conference after his SONA in July, he vowed to bombard all Lumad schools being operated by non-government organizations like the Alternative Learning Center for Livelihood and Development (ALCADEV), Center for Lumad Advocacy and Services, Inc. (CLANS), Mindanao Interfaith Services Foundation, Inc. (MISFI) and the Tribal Filipino Program for Surigao del Sur (TRIFPSS). It is alarming, because these institutions carry out socio-economic projects and livelihood programs and reforms in support to the Lumad's struggle for their right to life and health, right to food and right to development which the government cannot do.
The President has been true to his words and without hesitation, after declaring ML, communities had been subjected to aerial bombardment and militarization that caused massive evacuation of Lumad communities. One highlighting incident was in November 26, 2017, wherein about 1,688 Lumad of at least 345 families in the town of Lianga, Surigao del Sur, had need to evacuate due to intense military operations in their area. The operation affected the realization of humanitarian aid and programs on livelihood and food security. Worst of all, the 75th IBPA checkpoint refused the entry of various food aid brought by national and international humanitarian groups at Simowao Community Learning Center where the Lumad had evacuated to avoid military operations.
Schools being heavily bombarded and militarized are Salugpongan Ta'Tanu Igkanogon Community Learning Center (SALUGPONGAN), Mindanao Interfaith Services Foundation Inc. Academy (MISFI Academy), Father Fausto Tentorio Memorial School (FFTMS), Tri-Farmers Program for Community Development (TFPCDI), Tribal Filipino Program in Surigao del Sur (TRIFPSS), Alternative Learning Center for Agricultural and Livelihood Development (ALCADEV), Center for Lumad Advocacy and Networking, Inc. Learning Center (CLANS) and Rural Missionaries of the Philippines-Lumad School Project (RMP). Said schools are active in promoting organic and sustainable agriculture in support to their community. But, because of aerial bombardment and intensified militarization, the school can no longer perform its task like providing education to actual practicum. Thus, it affects the capacity and potential building of their own community when in terms of agricultural production.
From July 2016 to March 2018, there are 8 extra-judicial killings, 6 frustrated extra-judicial killings, 36 military encampment in school and community, 49 forcible school closure, 207 threat, harassment and intimidation, 29 forcible evacuation, 13 indiscriminate firing, 4 aerial bombing, 61 vilification/ red tagging, 28 illegal arrest and detention/ filling of trump-up charges, 18 destruction/divestment of school and community property, 16 forced/fake surrender, 22 coercion, 7 torture, 15 violation of domicile, 5 physical assault/injury, 10 food blockade/ denial to humanitarian access and 1enforced disappearance incidents are recorded. Number of community, schools, teachers and students being targeted and victimized of said incidents are ranging from tens to thousands.
To sum-up, there are 535 incidents of different forms of State-sponsored human rights violations and attacks on Lumad schools and communities in four regions of Mindanao. They were committed by the State under the Duterte administration and 385 of which or 72% were committed during the reign of Martial Law in Mindanao.
These only shows that Martial Law brought extreme threat, poverty and terrorism in the context of systematic attack against people's basic human rights, food and shelter. Under said proclamation, people can no longer do their social function like planting of crops, feeding animals, learning in schools and other social related task that provides basis for them to eat safe, healthy and sustainable food. Martial Law promoted the very contrary of progress like fear, hunger, poverty, death and suffering. If not stop, heavy destruction to life, property and economy are possible results.
We believe that each party must return to the negotiating table and talk about how to address the roots of domestic misunderstanding. The GRP must perform its duty and mandate of its own people. Promote peace, development, justice and prosperity. It must listen to the voice and cry of its farmers feeding the whole nation, to its workers building the economy, students and teachers, national minority and other oppressed sector of the Philippine society. It must show sincere passion to solve domestic crisis by peaceful means and not on the expense of democracy. For in the past, without substantial political, economic and social responses to these historic social problems, resistance will continue in various forms and way.
THERFORE, we call to all peace loving people and organization to please work hand-in-hand to lift Martial Law in Mindanao. We strongly believe to collective action and Martial Law is not the concrete nor sole answer to both poverty and social unrest. To address said problem means to start resolving food and job insufficiency in the vast countryside. The government should play its role in promoting sustainable and mechanized agriculture with pro-people orientation. At the same time, it should maximize its resources in creating more opportunities for local farmers and producers for them to be able to establish their own network and marketing. Creation of secured livelihood like just and descent work may help our countrymen to have access to right to food. On the other hand, Genuine Agrarian Reform must push into Congress so that all farmers and the country as a whole can have food security not only today but for coming years. It is a mean to alleviate the country from poverty and hunger.
Renmin Vizconde
http://www.pnfsp.org
pnfsp_inc@yahoo..com.ph
[Statement] No To Legalized Impunity Through a Fraudulent Martial Law! -FDC/Palag Na!
Posted on July 6, 2017 by Human Rights Online Philippines Leave a comment
No To Legalized Impunity Through a Fraudulent Martial Law!
Justice and Solidarity for the Bangsamoro People and Other Victims of State Repression!
Despite questionable constitutional grounds and fraudulent claims of gory crimes committed by the so-called Maute "terrorist group", the Supreme Court recently upheld, by an overwhelming majority, President Duterte's declaration of Martial Law in entire Mindanao.
Proclamation No. 216, which put the whole of Mindanao under martial law and suspended the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus, was signed by the President last May 23 while he was in Russia, thousands of miles away from Marawi City, which was alleged to be one of the key strongholds of Maute and other extremist groups.
Since then, the Filipinos have witnessed heartbreaking sights and sounds of death, pillage and destruction as government troops flushed out their targets through close quarter firefights and aerial bombings of densely populated and civilian sections of Marawi City to implement their Commander In Chief's brutal command to "kill, kill, kill".
To date, UN reports say that 350,000 residents, predominantly Bangsamoro civilians, were forcibly displaced, and scattered in evacuation centers and houses of their friends and relatives. The evacuees are homeless, hungry and left to suffer deprivation and indignities as helpless victims of the brutal impacts of martial law. Scores of unarmed and defenseless civilians, including children and the elderly, have reportedly died, while hundreds more suffer more from various ailments, hunger, trauma and mental distress.
According to news reports, over 400 people including soldiers, Maute group members, and civilians have been killed in the Marawi siege. As casualties mount, President Duterte has promised to protect and take care of the orphaned families of his troops. Meanwhile, nothing was mentioned for the hundreds of thousands of displaced and other victimized civilians in terms of compensation and reparation for the loss and damage that they suffered, and without clear prospects for their return to their beloved city to rebuild their battered lives and communities.
The government estimates that at least P10 billion is needed to rebuild Marawi City, with the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank announcing the availability of fresh loans packaged as "assistance". In truth, these are new debts to further burden us, the people and taxpayers, as we are expected to bear the economic, social and political costs and consequences of the Duterte administration's Martial Law and war, and the imperatives of rebuilding from the ruins.
We therefore stand in solidarity with the Bangsamoro and other civilian victims of the Marawi siege and those who suffer from the impact of the government's Martial Law. The Supreme Court decision bodes ill-tidings for our democratic and human rights. This decision not only exonerates the Duterte regime from accountability on its alleged abuses and violations of human rights and the rule of law. The Supreme Court's landmark stand, legalizes impunity in our land.
Now, nothing can stop this government from declaring Martial Law over the rest of the country by simply claiming the same fraudulent and unconstitutional grounds as was done in Marawi. Nothing can stop this regime from sending its troops to waylay entire cities and its planes to indiscriminately bomb targets, notwithstanding the presence of civilians, and from forcibly displacing millions as their communities are turned into ghost towns. Nothing can stop this regime from forcing us, taxpayers, to bankroll its brutal campaigns of death and destruction, and the huge cost of rebuilding from the ruins of its self-created war.
When wholesale injustice and state repression become the norm and the rule of the day, people's resistance is not only justified. It is becomes a matter of patriotic duty.
Freedom from Debt Coalition
PALAG NA!
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[Statement] Left with a Lone Dissenter, the SC reminds The Filipino People of Marcosian Court -Kalipunan ng mga Kilusang Masa
Statement of Kalipunan ng mga Kilusang Masa
Left with a Lone Dissenter, the SC reminds The Filipino People of Marcosian Court
The decision of the Supreme Court to uphold the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao, as government response to armed conflict that escalated in the city of Marawi, is not the triumph of law, but of authoritarian rule. We are outraged by the Supreme Court's decision, which could now pave the way for the setting up of authoritarian rule in the whole country.
Worse than the SC division of votes on the critical issue of the dictator's burial at the Cemetery for Heroes, the SC ruling shows that the third branch of government has become a political pawn. This is not without precedent, as the politicization of what should be independent branches, including the legislature, and institutions, such as the military and police force, was precisely one of the legacies of the 20-year authoritarian Marcos regime.
Before the SC's decision, we have already witnessed how Congress, both the Senate and the House of Representatives, has disregarded its constitutional duty to call for a session and discuss the legality of the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao. Owing merely to political loyalties, its members led by the Davao Congressman, Pantaleon Alvarez, sidetracked other legislators' views by not calling for a session. In his trademark style as bully, Pantaleon even threatened to impeach or ignore the justices if the latter dissented from Congress.
Martial Law in Mindanao is now on its sixth week since the fateful day of Tuesday, May 23, 2017, which would now belong to the darkest days in the history of Mindanao similar to what happened in the time of Marcos. Marawi City, the capital of the province of Lanao del Sur, has been ravaged badly. Moro sisters and brothers tell us that they are reminded of the burning of Jolo in 1974.
As of June 21, at least 230,000 have fled Marawi and 40,000 crowd and make-do evacuation centers, where at least 59 have died of dehydration and diseases. The death toll in the month-long clashes between government forces and the Maute Group has risen to 422, at least 50 of them civilians (according to MindaNews). This would be higher given eyewitnesses' accounts.
Aerial bombings continue, which claim the lives of more civilians. Local leaders have been calling for the President to dialogue with Meranao leaders for the latter to help in dealing with the Maute Group but without success, as he would rather have war and allow people to suffer He has even blamed the Meranaos for what is happening in Marawi. All these amount to yet another big blow to the decades-long attempts to find lasting peace in the war-torn areas of Mindanao.
The votes of the 14 in the SC cause great dismay in the face of evidences presented by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in Lanao del Sur of "wanton disregard of sanctity of domicile, the right against deprivation of property without due process of law, the right to be secure in one's person, house, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures," especially in Marawi. All of these are in direct violation of the Bill of Rights accorded to all Filipino citizens under Article III of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. The persistence of Martial Law in Mindanao is clearly superfluous to military operations and has trampled on civilian liberties and affected the livelihood of the people.
On its first year, the Duterte regime has already bared its despotic fangs and with this decision of the Supreme Court, the people are being further shoved to the corner without recourse to law, government institutions whose constitutional duty is to protect them, and their duly recognized rights. If this is not authoritarian rule in the making, or plainly authoritarian rule, then clearly we haven't really learned from our history as a people. We are threatened to having our rights violated, suppressed, and worst, we are threatened to more violence and resulting deaths.
We in Kalipunan ng mga Kilusang Masa, a growing assembly of social movements, call on the people to defend our constitutional rights and to fight the impending authoritarian regime under Duterte. We have members – sisters and brothers – in Marawi and the rest of Mindanao. We cannot allow the continuing loss of life and this government's choice to resort to violence than to the resolution of the roots of conflict and social problem. As we stand in solidarity and bring continuing support, by material, moral, political means, to our brothers and sisters in Marawi and Mindanao, we stand indignant of the decision of the Supreme Court to uphold the Martial Law declaration in the island.
The situation demands of us who are grassroots-based, to educate and push for a counter-narrative to the authoritarian government's justification of Martial Law and intensification of armed operations in Mindanao and the country at-large.
Justice, peace and democracy in Mindanao! Stop the Bombings!
Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM)
Bagong Kamalayan
Baywatch Foundation
Coalition Against Trafficking in Women – Asia Pacific (CATW-AP)
Kilos Maralita (KM)
LILAK (Purple Action for Indigenous Women's Rights)
Pambansang Kilusan ng mga Samahang Magsasaka (PAKISAMA)
Partido Manggawa (PM)
Sentro ng Progresibo at Nagkakaisang Manggagawa (SENTRO)
Union of Students for the Advancement of Democracy (USAD) – Ateneo
World March of Women (WMW)
Youth and Students Advancing Gender Equality (YSAGE)
Dr. Ben Molino, ATM, 09338784860
Wilson Fortaleza, PM, 09158625229
Josua Mata, SENTRO, 09177942431
Billie Blanco, USAD, 09258190496
Jean Enriquez, WMW, 09778105326
[From the web] Marawi crisis and the challenge of higher education -By Eduardo C. Tadem
Marawi crisis and the challenge of higher education
By Eduardo C. Tadem – @inquirerdotnet
(Editor's note: The writer is a professorial lecturer of Asian studies at the University of the Philippines Diliman and president of Freedom from Debt Coalition. )
I lived in Marawi City for one school year in 1966 as a college freshman at Mindanao State University (MSU).
MSU was then in its infant stage and had just had its first batch of graduates. Through competitive exams, the students were selected from the best and brightest from high schools all over Mindanao — three-fourths of whom were scholars enjoying free tuition, board and lodging, and books.
The university was meant to be a model of cultural and social integration — Christians and Muslims studying together in harmony and united by the common goal of attaining higher education under the aegis of a paternalistic state. Under its 1961 charter, it was "to integrate the national minorities into our body politic … and into the mainstream of national life."
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[Press Release] Peasant Leader and Lumad Student, First EJK's of 2016 -KARAPATAN
Peasant Leader and Lumad Student, First EJK's of 2016
DAVAO CITY- A human rights group slammed the killings of a peasant leader in Mati City and a 15-year old lumad student from Talaingod, Davao del Norte, the first two cases of extrajudicial killings in Davao region this year.
Ricky Peñaranda, chairman of Fisherman Landless Association (FLA)and member of Indug Kautawan, was gunned down in Dona Rosa, Brgy. Central, Mati City on January 11.
Penaranda had just came from settling a case of a farmer illegally arrested in a land dispute. He was riding a motorcycle when two men riding in tandem shot him at the back. A witness said the gunmen, with their faces covered with caps and handkerchiefs, shouted at him: "Isog jud ka ha! Makiglantugi jud ka!" ("You're brave huh! You really want to fight!").
Meanwhile, Alibandao Tingkas, a student of the Salugpongan Community Learning Center in Sitio Laslasakan, Brgy. Palma Gil, Talaingod, Davao del Norte, was gunned down by members of the paramilitary Alamara last January 17.
Karapatan-Southern Mindanao Secretary-General Hanimay Suazo condemned these first cases of extra-judicial killings in Southern Mindanao. "We condemn in the highest terms these two killings, as they once again reflect the poor status of human rights in the country," Suazo said.
Suazo said that the primary motive on the killing of Penaranda was clearly due to his involvement in helping peasants in their land struggle.
She also criticized the Aquino government for its lack of instituting reforms and protection of the welfare of peasants and other marginalized groups such as the indigenous peoples.
"Apart from the lack of will to protect poor peasants, the Aquino regime is also rife with impunity for extra-judicial killings, particularly against those who stand up for the rights of the oppressed," she said.
She also condemned the killing of Tingkas by the Alamara, which she said is backed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines for pushing its Oplan Bayanihan campaign.
"The continuing support of the AFP to the Alamara grants it impunity and seemingly endless opportunities to terrorize the people. Truly, the AFP's "Whole of the Nation Initiative" targets civilians and not combatants, as shown in the death of Tingkas. Tingkas' aspirations for education ran in contrast to the AFP's interests, who wish that lumad communities would remain uneducated so as to easily allow the entry of mining corporations in lumad ancestral lands."
Karapatan also blamed Alamara for the killing of a Talaingod Lumad leader, Datu Manliro Landahay last year.
KARAPATAN-SOUTHERN MINDANAO REGION
CONTACT PERSON: HANIMAY SUAZO, secretary general
[Press Release] Enlightenment of Congress on BBL, prayed for in a ritual
Enlightenment of Congress on BBL, prayed for in a ritual
Photo by Lilak
Quezon City – "Things are not black nor white. One cannot simply be pro-BBL or anti-BBL. Issues in the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) are far more complex to be taken like this," said Timuay Alim Bandara, a Teduray leader.
According to Timuay Bandara, there are a lot of serious issues and concerns raised by the indigenous peoples in Mindanao on the content of the BBL, particularly their identity and territory as non-Moro Indigenous Peoples. "We have consistently and persistently articulated these, to the Peace Panel then, and now in the Congress. The panel has failed us. Now, we hope the Congress will be enlightened to hear our voices, and pass a BBL that is truly inclusive, and just. We call for the full recognition and articulation of the indigenous peoples' rights in the BBL."
Timuay Bandara is one of the leaders who participated in a ritual to seek enlightenment for Congress as it resumes its deliberation on the proposed BBL. Tulak Bungkas Itungan, a ritual for enlightenment, was performed in front of the Batasang Pambansa by indigenous women and men, with Teduray flags, gongs, and chants. This was done a day before Congress deliberations resume on Monday.
"Dapat pantay na pagbalangkas ng batas, hindi maging tagapag-api ng mamayang minorya," ("What should be drafted and passed is a fair and just law; not a law that would discriminate against the minority population.") said Abay Rendaw Mosela, a Teduray Kemamal Keadan or Supreme Spiritual Leader who led the ritual. "We hope that the spirits will open and bless the minds and hearts of the members of the Congress as they deliberate the draft BBL." Mosela added.
The indigenous peoples (IPs) are pushing that their identity as non-Moro indigenous peoples be recognized in the BBL. Non-Moro IPs are IPs who have not collectively (as a tribe) nor individually ascribed themselves as Bangsamoro. They assert that the unique identity of non-Moro IPs and all their rights arising from such identity should be respected at all times and under all conditions by the Bangsamoro Government, and this should be clearly articulated in the proposed BBL.
"Ang Batas ay para sa lahat hindi sa iilan lamang, at wala itong pinipili mahirap man oh mayaman, pantay na pagtingin sa karapatan ng tao para sa tutuong Kapayapaan," said Jennevive Cornelio. ("The law is for everyone, and not just for some, and that it does not choose to work for the poor, or the rich alone; there should be an equal treatment of the rights of the people. Then there can be peace.") Cornelio is one of the Teduray women leaders who played the gong during the ritual.
The ritual was attended and supported by IP rights and human rights advocates including Mindanao Peoples' Peace Movement (MMPM), Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center (LRC), LILAK (Purple Action for Indigenous Women's Rights), Focus on the Global South, Stop the War Coalition-Phils., Tebtebba Foundation, Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM), and Episcopal Commission on Indigenous Peoples (ECIP).
Timuay Alim Bandara Datu Roldan Babelo
Timuay Justice and Governance Gempa te Kelindaan ne Kamal
[Statement] We are all for a just BBL! We are all for a just Peace! -IID
We are all for a just BBL! We are all for a just Peace!
Photo by IID
We are now at a critical moment for peacemaking in Mindanao and the whole country.
On Monday, May 11, the members of the Ad-Hoc Committee of the House of Representatives will cast their votes on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law or BBL. Their votes will determine the fate, success or failure, not just of the proposed law but the future of a just peace, genuine progress and social justice in our country.
On the same day, we members of civil society and solidarity movements, people's organizations, women, youth, professionals, peace loving citizens, Christians, Muslims, of other faith communities and other sectors will march hand in hand to the House of Representatives, with a hope to witness the dusk of the decades-old conflict in Mindanao and the dawn of a new order where all the peoples of this nation will finally live in the haven of peace, genuine progress and harmony. Call it a dream but it is one dream we desperately hope to turn into a reality.
May 11 will be beyond just joining a big rally. It will be a massive Citizens Action for the Bangsamoro. For those of us who have witnessed the cruelty of war in Mindanao, for the bakwits who perennially leave their homes just to avoid being caught in the crossfires and for all the innocent victims of this long-drawn war in Mindanao – May 11 is an opportunity for all of us to show our sturdy unity to achieve genuine peace. History is now offering us a golden opportunity to rectify the injustices committed not just against the Bangsamoro but for all the oppressed peoples of our nation. Are we going to shun this once in a lifetime opportunity or grab and savor it like there's no tomorrow? We choose the latter and we hope our lawmakers will showcase the same wisdom on May 11.
We are for the passage of the BBL in the spirit and principles of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) that was inked between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in March 27, 2014. For us, passing a BBL not within the CAB framework is like providing the Bangsamoro people with a house without a roof and plates without food. A watered-down BBL will not address the legitimate concerns of the peoples of Mindanao but will simply aggravate the already desperate situation of peace in the south. The CAB recognizes the justness and legitimacy of the cause of the Bangsamoro people and their aspiration to chart their political future through a democratic process that will secure their identity and prosperity and allow for a meaningful self-governance.
It is impossible for us to find a viable formula for peace in Mindanao if we will base our judgement on biases and prejudices against the Moros and Muslims. If the House of Representatives and the Senate will pass the BBL, it should be on the premise of recognizing that the Bangsamoro, the indigenous peoples and other oppressed peoples of Mindanao have legitimate claims and therefore have the right to determine their own political future.
Thus, we from the Initiatives for International Dialogue, Friends of the Bangsamoro and All-Out Peace re-affirm our commitment to help see through the conclusion of the peace process and call on Congress to pass a just and inclusive BBL as we cannot afford any more delay. Yes, the BBL may not be perfect, but it embodies the democratic assertions and genuine aspirations of the Bangsamoro for their inherent right to self–determination.
So on Monday, we will witness the Citizens Action on the Bangsamoro.
Bangsamoro Para sa Bayan, Para sa Lahat! May the force and spirit of peace be with us on May 11.
Issued by: Friends of the Bangsamoro, All-Out-Peace and Initiatives for International Dialogue in a press-conference held in Quezon City.
For inquiries: Gani Abunda 0998-9251786 or 435-2900; 911-0205
[From the web] Philippine peace groups call for solidarity and support for Mindanao peace process at APF 2015 -GPPAC-SEA
Posted on April 26, 2015 by Human Rights Online Philippines Leave a comment
Philippine peace groups call for solidarity and support for Mindanao peace process at APF 2015
KUALA LUMPUR, APRIL 24 – In a bid to generate broader regional solidarity for peace in Mindanao including support for the ongoing Bangsamoro peace process, peace groups from the Philippines launched a signature campaign at the ASEAN Civil Society Conference/ASEAN People's Forum 2015 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from April 22-24.
Malaysia is the Chair of this year's ASEAN summit and host of the ACSC/APF from April 21 to 24. The ACSC/APF is an annual conference that started in Malaysia 10 years ago that has now attracted thousands of civil society participants working on various issues in the region.
The 'DECLARATION OF SUPPORT FOR AN ALL-OUT-PEACE CAMPAIGN IN THE PHILIPPINES AND SOLIDARITY FOR THE PEACE PROCESS', campaign calls for the 'passage of a just and inclusive Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) that is now pending at the Philippine Congress as an instrument that will start to address and rectify the historical injustices committed against the Bangsamoro and other inhabitants of Mindanao.'
'With challenges now confronting the Mindanao peace process and the BBL in the Philippines, we believe that the support and solidarity of all peace-loving leaders and citizens of the region who see that a negotiated political settlement is the key in resolving the century-old problem in Mindanao is necessary. We have to salvage the peace process by showing that people not just in the Philippines but in the region are in solidarity and united for a just peace,' said Gus Miclat, regional initiator of Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict-Southeast Asia (GPPAC-SEA) and executive director of the regional non-government advocacy and solidarity organization, Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID).
IID has spearheaded peace-building efforts in Mindanao and has been in the forefront of engaging the peace process in the Philippines including in other conflict prevention initiatives in the region. Miclat is also a member of the ACSC/APF 2015 Steering Committee representing regional organizations.
Miclat explained, 'it is impossible for us to find a viable formula for peace in Mindanao if we base our judgments solely on biases and prejudices against the Moros and Muslims. If the House of Representatives and the Senate will pass the BBL, it should be on the premise of recognizing that the Bangsamoro, the indigenous peoples and other inhabitants of Mindanao have legitimate claims and therefore have the right to determine their own political future.'
Read full article @aseanpeople.org
[Press Release] Communities reject mineral reservation plan in Saranggani -ATM
Communities reject mineral reservation plan in Saranggani
Saranggani – Sanguniang Bayan of Kiamba and Maitum and Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region 12 are currently under fire with the local communities after news broke out that a municipal-wide consultation will be done aiming to create an ordinance declaring 11 thousand hectares of land as mineral reserves.
"We received news last week that the Sanguniang Bayan and MGB-Region 12 are pushing for this municipal-wide consultation for an ordinance and we were really surprised since they have already attempted to do this two years ago and failed." said Pastor Jerry Bangon, Chairman of Kiamba Municipal Tribal Council (KMTC) and a member of the local IP community.
SOCKSARGEND CARE, a local anti-mining campaign center in Mindanao also lambasted the municipal-wide consultation.
"Communities have already spoken and expressed their opposition to this plan due to environmental and socio-economic concerns and yet here they are again pushing for this as if our message has not been clear the first time." said Rene Pamplona, Coordinator of SOCKSARGEND CARE.
"Sanguniang Bayan and MGB Region-12 are saying that they are doing the consultation to gain social acceptability, well, we are clearly not accepting it, so what's with the persistence?" added Pamplona.
Kiamba and Maitum are known for the lands' abundance in gold, silver, iron, copper and other base metals.
Based on MGB data, there are two (2) Mineral Production Sharing Agreements (MPSA) in Saranggani and six (6) MPSA applications in process. It also has one (1) on going mineral exploration and 10 applications.
Upon passage, the said ordinance will convert 11 thousand Has worth of forest and agricultural lands which will affect thousands of families depending on the agricultural production of the area.
It will also convert three (3) ancestral domains belonging to T'boli-Blaan-Manubo-lobo, T'Boli-Blaan and T'Boli-Manubo-Ubo and Mt. Busa, a common watershed area for the municipalities of Kiamba and Maitum, into mineral lands.
According to Bangon the United Nations' Indigenous Community and Conserved Area (ICCA) has an international law governing Indigenous Peoples' (IP) rights declaring common watersheds such as Mt. Busa as off-limits to economic activities such as large-scale mining.
"Sanguniang Bayan and MGB Region 12's attempt to destroy Mt. Busa is clearly an abomination to IP cultural and traditional rights." said Bangon.
"Also, this ordinance that they are planning to pass will not just destroy our common watershed and agricultural lands but our other bodies of water as well, especially in Kiamba since almost half of the municipality are coastal areas. In short, this ordinance will kill our ecosystem in general. " added Bangon.
Meanwhile, national environmental non-government organization, Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) expressed its support to the communities rejecting the municipal-wide consultation.
"These people, these communities are the ones who know what they need and what they want. Kiamba and Maitum are fighting for an environment that is socio-economically sustainable and as for the Indigenous Peoples, their rights to preserve their ancestral lands." Said Jaybee Garganera, National Coordinator of Alyansa Tigil Mina.
"We are calling on MGB region 12 and the Sanguniang Bayan of Kiamba and Maitum to listen and respect the voices of the communities and adhere to their purpose of prioritizing the welfare of the people and the environment." concluded Garganera.
A public hearing will be held on March 25, in Kiamba Municipal Gym where Sanguniang Bayan will present the Mineral Reservation plan in Kiamba and Maitum. It aims to consolidate the opinions and reactions from different sectors regarding the proposed plan and ordinance.
The public hearing will be attended by representatives from MGB Region 12, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and from the affected communities.
Alyansa Tigil Mina is an alliance of mining-affected communities and their support groups of NGOs/POs and other civil society organizations who oppose the aggressive promotion of large-scale mining in the Philippines. The alliance is currently pushing for a moratorium on mining, revocation of EO 270-A, repeal of the Mining Act of 1995, and passage of the AMMB.
Rene Pamplona, SOCKSARGEND CARE Coordinator, (0918) 380.99.23, <renepamplona@yahoo.com.ph>
Check Zabala, ATM Media and Communications Officer, (0927) 623.50.66, media.comms@alyansatigilmina.net or checkzab@gmail.com
[From the web] EU-supported project to protect thousands of Lumads in Mindanao -RMP
EU-supported project to protect thousands of Lumads in Mindanao
The Rural Missionaries of the Philippines-Northern Mindanao Sub-Region (RMP-NMR) will launch on March 10, 2015 the "Healing the Hurt Project" to promote the Mindanao indigenous communities' social, economic and political rights. The activity will be held at the grounds of the RGS-abandoned hospital in the center of Barangay Balit, San Luis, Agusan del Sur.
The three-year project is supported by the European Union (EU) with a grant of €623,766.65 (around PhP31M). About 17,000 indigenous peoples (IPs) or Lumads from 43 communities in the provinces of Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur stand to benefit from the project.
The project will contribute to the protection and strengthening of indigenous peoples' traditional structures and community-based organizations. These organizations are at the forefront of the IP's fight for access to ancestral domain and resources.
RMP-NMR head Sr. Ma. Famita Somogod, MSM, said that aggressive industrialization in Mindanao had led to intrusions by corporations into the IPs' ancestral domains, which have led to their discrimination and sometimes outright violence.
In less than a decade, RMP-NMR, together with other human rights institutions, has documented several cases of extra-judicial killings (EJKs) of indigenous leaders. Of the more than 30 Lumads killed since June 2010, at least five of them are datus, the traditional leaders of indigenous communities. The killings have consequently led to the insecurity of thousands of indigenous families.
Jomorito Goaynon (Datu Imbanwag), chairperson of the Action-partner Kalumbay Regional Lumad Organization, said "the killing of a datu is a big blow to an indigenous community because the community depends on him on almost every aspect of the community life, from personal conflicts within families to feuds between clans."
Additionally, more than a hundred other Lumad leaders are currently facing fabricated and malicious charges, hindering them from carrying out their human rights work because of pending warrants of arrest, subpoenas, and other form of judicial harassment and intimidation. Moreover, the present day insensitivity of institutions that promote the culture of chauvinism and discrimination results to xenophobia of the majority Filipinos against the Lumads that further leads to the perpetuation of rights violations against the latter.
The village of Balit is seen as the most appropriate setting for the start of the activities as it recently witnessed the killing of its leader, Datu Angis. Currently, more than a thousand individuals have sought sanctuary since they felt the insecurity of their areas after his death. The launching will double as a solidarity action with the evacuees and the bereaved family of Datu Angis.
Other project partners include IBON Foundation, the Union of People's Lawyers in Mindanao, and the Community Based Health Services-Northern Mindanao.###
For reference:
Anjo Bacarisas
Media Officer, 'Healing the Hurt' Project
T/F: +63 (63) 223 5179
E: info@rmp-nmr.org
Source: www.rmp-nmr.org
[Press Release] Coalition for All-out Peace and Social Justice Launched
In the Aftermath of the Mamasapano Tragedy
Coalition for All-out Peace and Social Justice Launched
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A COALITION composed of religious, human rights advocates, lawyers, progressive organizations and Moslem professionals have bonded together to form PEACE Camp or Campaign for Peace with Social Justice amidst the on-going probes on the Mamasapano tragedy in Congress.
At their press conference which also served as their public launching, PEACE Camp lead convenors announced their "unwavering commitment to push for All-out peace with social justice in Mindanao, to stop the US-led "war on terror" in the Philippines, and campaign for the Right to Self-Determination of the Bangsamoro Nation".
They called the US involvement in the operations to get Marwan a "white elephant" in both the Senate and House hearings. They also claimed that, "consciously being omitted in the raging fervour for justice is the culpability of the US Government who engineered Oplan Exodus and not a few failed operations before it".
PEACE Camp claimed that the Mamasapano tragedy is "a testament to the reality that far from acting as a sovereign State, the Philippines under the auspices of President Benigno Aquino III continues to willfully and willingly enforce the wishes of the United States Government".
The group blamed Aquino for allowing "our sovereignty to play second fiddle to that of the US, when it acquiesced to Oplan Exodus at the expense of scuttling the unfolding peace process and risking the lives not only of the Fallen 44 but scores of civilians".
"We demand for the immediate rejection of the continued US military presence in Mindanao and elsewhere in the country in utter disregard of our sovereignty as a nation, their statement said.
"We underscore the need for a lasting peace in Mindanao based on justice. We call for justice for the centuries-old oppression and exclusion of the Bangsamoro from meaningful participation and self-determination of their destiny. Peace cannot reign in situations of injustice. Justice restores the dignity of the Bangsamoro as a free, equal and peace-loving people of Philippine society".
"We demand for the immediate rejection of the continued US military presence in Mindanao and elsewhere in the country in utter disregard of our sovereignty as a nation. We demand that the Philippine government side with the Filipino people by rejecting the US-led War on Terror".
PEACE Camp Convenors include: Fr. Robert P. Reyes of Gomburza, Atty. Aaron Pedrosa of Sanlakas, Atty. Arpee Santiago of the Ateneo Human Rights Center, Misty Amistad of the Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP), Atty. Banjo Lucman of the Muslim Lawyers Foundation (MUSLAF), Mike Gary of Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino, the Friends of the Bangsamoro Network, Atty. Tecson Lim, Atty. Abdel Jamal Disangcopan and Miss Manila 2014 Ms. KC Halili.
Atty. Aaron Pedrosa 0927-5924830
Rev. Fr. Robert P. Reyes, OFM 0998-9816288
[Statement] Heed the cries of the people crying for peace and justice. -AMRSP
Posted on February 8, 2015 by Human Rights Online Philippines Leave a comment
Heed the cries of the people crying for peace and justice.
AMRSP statement on Mamasapano incident
We mourn the death of the forty-four members of the Philippine National Police Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) and share the deep pain of their families and relatives.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives of innocent civilians living in Mamasapano, Maguindanao and the deaths of 18 from MILF and also some from BIFF.
We, the Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines (AMRSP) and its Mission Partners, with members composed of 268 women religious congregations and 88 men religious congregations, are outraged by the inhumane violence born out of decades of conflict and war in Mindanao. Peace is a nondescript reality for many Filipinos.
Nevertheless, we must not allow vengeance to reign in our hearts. Vengeance will never restore whatever is lost. An all-out war against the MILF and the BIFF will be futile and will fuel more conflicts and injuries to war-ravaged Mindanao. As lovers and advocates of peace, we urge all Filipino people to exercise sobriety and proper discernment. Instead, we must continue all our efforts at arriving at a just and principled peace for the alternative is war and internecine conflict. The valiant example of our fallen policemen must inspire us to find ways to work for lasting peace in Mindanao.
We believe in peace that is founded on justice and mutual trust.
We, therefore, call for the establishment of a Truth Commission to conduct an independent investigation on the incident resulting to an unnecessary loss of lives and to determine accountability as well as command responsibility.
The restoration of the Filipino people's trust is vital in any peace-building effort and mature governance of our nation. We recognize the urgency for the government and MILF to continue the dialogues for peace. We must stop endlessly blaming one another and instead heed the cries of the people crying for peace and justice.
Heeding the words of the Prophet Isaiah we all must 'learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause.' (Isa.1:17)
[Statement] Call for Sobriety and Reason: MPPM Statement on Mamasapano Incident
Call for Sobriety and Reason: MPPM Statement on Mamasapano Incident
In this time of sorrow, the officers and members of the Mindanao Peoples' Peace Movement (MPPM) would like to extend our sympathy to the grieving families of the fallen members of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF), Moro Islamic Liberation Front-Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (MILF-BIAF) and civilians in the Mamasapano incident last January 25, 2015.
Since our inception in June 2000, we have been committed to the realization of peace in Mindanao by upholding human rights and dignity and the importance of the Bangsamoro, indigenous peoples and migrants' solidarity. It is on this premise that we appeal to everyone for sobriety and reason and choose the path of peace in demanding justice for those who have fallen.
For the last three years, skirmishes and armed conflicts in Central Mindanao have been considerably reduced if not altogether ceased. We owe this to the ceasefire and functioning mechanisms put in place as a result of the GPH-MILF peace talks. Like many sectors, we are inquiring what happened in Mamasapano because we refuse to make assumptions and point an accusing finger without first hearing what really transpired on that fateful day. Thus, we demand for an independent inquiry to look into the events surrounding the incident and demand accountability from the author/s of the said debacle and impose sanctions thereof. While at this, the GPH and MILF should review and ensure that from their highest to the lowest ranks must fully understand, honor and respect the ceasefire mechanisms to avoid similar incident from happening again;
We respect the grieving comrade-in-arms of both the government forces and MILF/BIAF. It is understandable if they will let warmongers persuade them to exact vengeance in the battlefields. However, war will never be a solution to the current situation. Rather, this will cause more lost lives and irreparable damage especially to the civilian population who will stand to be most affected. Thus, we call upon both sides to hold their ranks and don't let the warmongering calls get the better of them.
At this time, it is the media that have the capacity to dig into sources from both sides and the affected communities. It does not help to sensationalize the news with the intention of stirring emotions of hatred and thirst for revenge from all sides. We call on the media to be the bastion of impartiality, and let the voice of reason and calm resonate in this trying times;
The peace process has come a long way. It is not only the GPH and the MILF that have invested time, effort and resources to bring it to where it is now. Ordinary people and communities have placed their hopes on this peace process especially now that the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) is undergoing deliberations in both houses of Congress. While the BBL is not without its flaws, we don't believe that suspending or aborting the process is the wise thing to do. We should not make the BBL the sacrificial lamb as a consequence to the violence in Mamasapano. We enjoin the legislators to stay the course by continuing the deliberations on the BBL until its final conclusion and make it genuinely inclusive and relevant to the peoples of Mindanao;
Let the Mamasapano incident be the gripping force for the legislators to perfect the BBL to provide an environment where a culture of war and impunity is dismantled for the children of the future to live free from violence and oppression.
We appeal to some politicians, public figures and the warmongers to refrain from issuing provocative statements instigating war. It is very easy to call for an "All Out War" from the comfort of your offices and homes when it is not your love ones, family and community who will be affected and will suffer the brunt of another cycle of senseless violence, death and destruction.
Let the way to peace be peace itself – not war. The Mamasapano incident is a sad reminder and lesson for all of us especially the primary peace actors in peacemaking that there should be no more collateral damage in any peace processes – the likes of women, children, Indigenous Peoples, farmers among other stakeholders' rights and welfare.
On our part, we commit to continue our adherence to public peace processes to help prevent the recurrence of armed conflict by facilitating the voiceless from the margins to be heard to attain human security and inclusive peace.
Rodelio Ambangan
Chairperson, MPPM
Janel Pesons
Secretary General, MPPM
Mindanao Peoples' Peace Movement (MPPM)
Sarip Auliya St., Block 3, Bagua 2
9600 Cotabato City, Mindanao, Philippines
e-mail: mppm4peace@yahoo.com
website: http://www.mppm.info
[From the web] Changing contexts, localized assymetry and cultural cohesion in Mindanao a local and global challenge By Gus Miclat
Changing contexts, localized assymetry and cultural cohesion in Mindanao a local and global challenge
By Gus Miclat, www.iidnet.org
Maayong buntag kaninyong tanan, mushi-mushi, good morning everyone.
Before I begin, may I invite you to stand for a minute of silence and pay tribute to the valiant lives lost on all sides including those of the innocent civilians in the tragedy that transpired in Mamasapano the other Sunday.
Thank you MISS for the invitation for me to speak at your annual convention. Am humbled and honored as seldom do civil society voices get to be heard in significant gatherings such as yours. I am thus also challenged to perhaps provide a different, perhaps some fresh perspective in the concerns and issues that you are tackling in this meeting.
The aim of your conference is to discuss the significance of Mindanao to the country and to the world. This is very apt in these challenging times.
In a sermon on Peace in 1967, the Rev. Martin Luther King spoke of a world beyond the parochial intents of society. He said;
"It really boils down to this: that all life is interrelated. We are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied into a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. We are made to live together because of the interrelated structure of reality. Did you ever stop to think that you can't leave for your job in the morning without being dependent on most of the world? You get up in the morning and go to the bathroom and reach over for the sponge, and that's handed to you by a Pacific Islander. You reach for a bar of soap, and that's given to you at the hands of a Frenchman. And then you go into the kitchen to drink your coffee for the morning, and that's poured into your cup by a South American. And maybe you want tea: that's poured into your cup by a Chinese. Or maybe you're desirous of having cocoa for breakfast, and that's poured into your cup by a West African. And then you reach over for your toast, and that's given to you at the hands of an English-speaking farmer, not to mention the baker. And before you finish eating breakfast in the morning, you've depended on more than half the world. This is the way our universe is structured; this is its interrelated quality. We aren't going to have peace on Earth until we recognize this basic fact of the interrelated structure of all reality."
What Dr. King posited is akin to the Filipino proverb "Sakit ng kalingkingan, sakit at dama ng buong katawan." If that is so, then it also means that the cure to that little wound in your little finger will have to be healed by your entire body.
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[Press Release] Talking Peace but Waging War Aquino betrayed the peace process, killed BBL, militants say -BMP
Talking Peace but Waging War
Aquino betrayed the peace process, killed BBL, militants say
A MILITANT labor group accused President Noynoy Aquino of abandoning the peace process between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). The group further claimed that Aquino likewise killed whatever chances the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) had to be enacted.
The Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino (BMP) in a statement said that, "Aquino betrayed his own cause for the BBL, because he himself admitted to having full and prior knowledge of the Mamasapano attack in his nationwide address. By giving the green light to proceed with the arrest operation despite being well-informed that the suspects' location was a base camp of the MILF, this equates to sabotaging all the painstaking peace-building efforts of all stakeholders, including his own Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process".
"This is a classic case of doublespeak, while proclaiming to pursue peace in Mindanao, Aquino back-stabbed the peace process with an armed, ill-advised, and uncoordinated intrusion on a known MILF territory. Aquino recklessly by-passed all agreed mechanisms for coordination between the GRP and the MILF under the 1997 Ceasefire Agreement," they added.
"Now, that people are agitated with the Mamasapano tragedy, he naively maintains that he seeks the enactment of the BBL despite the overwhelming undercurrent for vengeance. Aquino has only himself to blame if the Mamasapano tragedy spills-over and the BBL junked by attention-seeking legislators who are merely riding on the sentiments of the public" Gie Relova of BMP pointed out.
The group believes that Aquino had all the means and powers within the Office of the President to employ less confrontational methods to avoid bloodshed and spoil the gains the peace process has achieved.
"For all we know, Aquino could have simply dialed the number of MILF chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal for coordination but opted not to do so. The non-usage of less confrontational methods is indeed the five-million-dollar-question that must be unearthed by the Board of Inquiry," Relova urged.
"The Mamapasano betrayal only proves that the President could not be counted upon to secure peace with justice for both Moros and Filipinos," the labor leader asserted.
The BMP also distanced itself from right-wing groups who are criticizing the President for not going after the Moros or the MILF. "We criticize the President not because he's not as "tough" on the Moros as he should be, but because he sabotaged the peace process," he declared.
The militants likewise denounced Aquino and his favored generals within the military hierarchy whom they branded as, "cold-blooded mercenaries for doing the dirty chores of their American puppet masters".
They also added that, "To sacrifice the lives of the forty-four police commandos and twenty-four Moro victims to please the Americans is a new all-time high in terms of their servility".
Relova dared US Ambassador to the Philippines, Philip Goldberg to come forward and own up the reports that the US was involved in the Mamasapano tragedy.
"It is a known fact that Marwan has long been in the order of battle of the American intelligence community, a motive to neutralize Marwan and Usman is very well-established. If they truly treat us as allies and are supportive of the peace-building efforts in Mindanao, then Goldberg must disclose all he knows for the sake of a grieving nation and the future of the peace process," he said.
The militants also said that according to their sources, the spin doctors of the Palace are working double-time to downplay the participation of US armed forces in the botched police operation in Mamasapano.
Ref. Gie Relova 0915-2862555
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20 Dads Who Said They Never Wanted A Dog
By Anastasia Arellano
When I was a kid, I brought home a stray cat. We already had two other pets – a cat and a dog – at home. My dad wasn't thrilled about a third mouth to feed. Nevertheless, after he threw a tantrum he let the cat stay. And that was the beginning of a long friendship. Dads are known for being quite tough and resistant to pets joining the household, yet after they've put up a resistance, they become our pets' biggest devotees. Our dads might act tough, but we know that they're really just big softies in the inside. Many of us have the photos to prove it. If a picture is worth a thousand words, many of these photos are screaming "This dog has me wrapped around their finger."
Below are 20 dads who said the famous last words, "I don't want a dog." And clearly, that worked out exactly as they said. Not! Take a look for yourself:
1. Not a Dog Person He Said.
Sometimes dads make the argument that they're just not an animal person, or at least not a specific animal person. But that almost always turns out to be false. The best example is the dad below who supposedly wasn't a dog person.
Photo: Imgur
2. Change of Heart
There are times when dads just don't give a reason for their opposition to getting a dog. They just say no. But again, those words hardly ever carry any meaning. This dad has clearly had a change of heart about "no dog." Just look at how tightly he's cuddling his pooch.
3. Best Pals
Dads won't always admit how much they love the family pet. And after snooping on Dad's phone, one family found photographic evidence that the family dog is clearly Dad's favorite family member.
4. Nap Time
The friends who nap together, stay together. Nothing quite captures the bond between dad and dog quite like catching them having an afternoon nap together. Cue the "aww" factor.
5. Pups and iPads
Apparently, this dad didn't want either of the items in his arms. And yet he's got both an iPad and a dog closely held in both arms. Funny how things work out.
6. Just Another Day
When dads say they don't want a dog you know it's only a matter of time before the pooch becomes a part of their daily routine. Clearly these two buddies have a daily routine that they stick to.
7. Best Buds
When this dad said no to a dog, he had no idea he'd go back on his word. But luckily for his family, they found this hilarious picture.
8. "Damn Dog"
This dad referred to the dog he didn't want as a "damn dog." It clearly looks like he's gone back on those words. And we can see why – the pup is just too cute!
9. Dad tries to Resist Two Dogs
This dad didn't want a dog. But then he caved. Then, he didn't want the second dog. But this picture shows that he clearly caved again.
"i don't want a dog he said" then he said "i don't want a second dog" yeah dad ok pic.twitter.com/kbmAXbunRO
— haleigh (@haleighstier) November 10, 2015
10. Attached at the Hip
Sometimes when dads say no to the addition of a dog to the family, they end up becoming the dog's best friend. This dad is clearly joined at the hip with his pooch.
11. Caught in the Act
This dad was resistant to a dog joining the family. According to his family, after a while, this is how the two of them nap together. To say it's adorable is an understatement.
12. Surprises
This person's father was always anti-pet. When they brought him a stray dog, they were fully anticipating a fight. Instead, they got something much better.
13. Cuddle Buddies
When dads say they don't want anything to do with the dog in the house we can almost always expect to stumble upon a scene like the one below.
14. Grandpa Vibes
According to this person, their father made a big deal about not liking dogs. They also added that their father has taken on a grandfatherly role to their dogs. It's so cute.
When this dad gave into his family's desire for a dog he quickly fell in love. Of course, it was the puppy who won him over. Puppies are good at convincing people to fall in love with them.
16. Sweater Buddies
Based on this picture it would be difficult to imagine that this dad was once against a pet dog. Now, look at him, sharing his sweater with his best bud.
And dad said he didn't want a dog.. Wahaaay pic.twitter.com/QxwIvwCAZ7
— Alex Hughes (@Alexx_Hughes) March 17, 2013
17. Floor Friends
Another great example of a dad that said no to the family dog at first. His family captured him on camera, chilling on the floor with his pet.
And my dad said he didn't like the dog.. pic.twitter.com/Ml2CUOBlvQ
— Ruben de Baat (@rubendebaaat) February 12, 2014
This dad complained to his family about not liking dogs. Clearly, there wasn't much weight behind those words as he was photographed sharing the couch with not one, but two dogs. And he looks quite happy with the pups as well.
Dad always complains that he doesn't like dogs… pic.twitter.com/GiYKDjzD
— Jake Geoffrey & Andy (@JakeZackAndy) September 22, 2012
19. It's My Dog
Another common argument that people will hear from their fathers is that if a dog comes into the home they will have nothing to do with it. Dads make it very clear that the pet will be our pet and they'll have no responsibilities whatsoever. That never lasts, as shown below. It's clearly his dog now.
"If you get it, it's your dog. I don't want a damn ankle biter."
Ok dad. pic.twitter.com/6ggH6um1lp
— Adriana Burkhart (@BurkhartAdriana) July 17, 2015
20. BFFs
When dads say no to a dog joining the family, we all know it's just a matter of time before the two of them become inseparable.
My dad didn't want the dog in the house.. now they are BFFs pic.twitter.com/7HOVXyvcNw
— Abbey Anderson (@abbey_a14) January 19, 2017
Anastasia is an American ex-pat living in Ireland. When she's not writing she can be found wandering the Irish countryside in search of inspiration. You can follow her writing adventures on Twitter @AnastasiaArell5 or Instagram @writeranastasia26

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Prostate cancer essay
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The prostate is a small organ that plays a role in protecting sperm and producing semen. Most people's bodies are replete with miniscule, harmless tumors. In fact, the term cancer is typically restricted to refer only to malignant tumors. Over 85 of pancreatic cancers contain mutations in the K-ras member of the ras family of oncogenes which cause the release of mutagenic growth signals. Adenoma of the adrenal cortex, for example, can cause Cushing's Disease, and adenoma of the growth-hormone producing cells of the anterior pituitary can cause acromegaly. On the other hand, X-rays probably produce tiny amounts of damage even with the tiniest dosages. It can also weaken the bones, making a person susceptible to breaks and fractures.
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Metastatic prostate cancer : Treatment and prognosis
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Conversely, histone deacetylase reduces hydrophilicity and increases electrophilicity (anion-attraction) resulting in DNA becoming more compacted and silencing gene expression. Phase 2 enzymes produce non-toxic, water-soluble compounds that are readily excreted in the urine. McKellen, 77, explained that his slow-growing kind of prostate cancer has not spread to other parts of his body. ) Methylation of DNA specifically the addition of a methyl group to carbon 5 of cytosine is more reversible than histone methylation and is usually associated with prostate cancer essay gene silencing, but may sometimes increase gene expression. Apoptosis senescence are both defenses against cancer, so it is understandable why cells have evolved these defenses in response to ras myc overexpression. (return to contents) III-C.
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Nitric oxide increases COX-2 expression. 85 of those who die from cervical cancer in the US never had a Pap smear in their life. The main side-effects may include impotence and incontinence. Staging The staging system used for prostate cancer is the TNM system, which describes the stage of the cancer from stage I to stage. Oncogenes and Tumor-Suppressor Genes in Progression State. Symptoms, potential symptoms of prostate cancer include difficulty urinating, pain during urination, and a sense of needing to urinate urgently. Cytochrome P450 phase 1 enzymes in liver cells can add hydroxyl groups to the molecule, but only by forming an epoxide intermediate. Overexpression of cyclin E shortens G1, resulting in smaller cells size. PS-431 is an experimental drug that blocks the proteasome, a barrel-shaped enzyme that dismembers damaged or short-lived proteins in cells (a cellular "garborator. Relative Incidence of Cancer, by Causative Agent.
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