A human rights advocacy group called on the Commission on Human Rights to investigate the deaths of National Democratic Front of the Philippines consultant Ericson Acosta and peasant organizer Joseph Jimenez in Negros Occidental. | JMangaluzINQ
“Human rights alliance Karapatan today called on the Commission on Human Rights to conduct an independent investigation into the reported summary execution of peasant advocate Ericson Acosta, a writer and consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, and his companion, peasant organizer Joseph Jimenez of the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas,” said Karapatan.
Karapatan said that Acosta was in Kabankalan City to consult with farmers and peasants about their working conditions and military operations in the area.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
57 nat’l artists, scientists, other academics endorse Nemenzo for UP presidencyNo less than 57 National Artists and Scientists of the Philippines, as well as known academics, endorsed current UP Diliman chancellor Fidel R. Nemenzo as the next president of the entire UP system. | JMangaluzINQ
Read more »
PPA: Delay expected in int’l ports but no congestion in PhilippinesThough delays are expected in international ports amid the Christmas season, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Thursday assured the public that there will be no congestion in ports in the country.
Read more »
Spotify Wrapped: Taylor Swift reigns as the Philippines' top artist in 2022Spotify Wrapped is finally here and we&39;re just as thrilled as you are!
Read more »
NOBITA’s ‘Ikaw Lang’ outranks global hits as most streamed song in the Philippines — SpotifyThe year 2022 is all about Filipino love songs on Spotify!
Read more »