Marking the beginning of the reparation process
A statement on the initial release of compensation to human rights victims.
Author: Staff Contributor
Diokno: We will sing our own songs
At the height of the martial-law dictatorship’s abusiveness and greed, Jose W. Diokno never lost faith in the Filipino people’s ability to overcome hardships and construct a better future.
Unang Kapihan March 23
Join us on our first kapihan on March 23, 2017. We shall have Gen. Lina Sarmiento to give us an update on the claims of martial law victims; a forum follows.
PEÑA, Jacinto D.
One of the methodical steps taken by President Marcos when he declared martial law was to immediately seize control of the mass media. Troops were sent to padlock the different newspaper offices and radio and television stations. Many journalists were detained by the military; the rest lost their jobs. Sometime later, the regime began allowing Read more about PEÑA, Jacinto D.[…]
ROQUE, Magtangol S.
Magtangol Roque was the beloved kuya of his brother and sisters – the elder brother who supported their studies and gently imposed discipline. Best of all, he affirmed them in their belief that the principles they shared must be fought for: the struggle for a better life, love of country. During the demonstrations of pre-martial Read more about ROQUE, Magtangol S.[…]
VALENZUELA, Teofilo B.
Even when he was alive, Teofilo Valenzuela, whom everyone called Teope, was already an authentic hero in the eyes of his townmates in Samal, Bataan.
JALLORES, Romulo A.
There is a photograph taken during the “Battle of Mendiola” on January 30, 1970, showing a truck full of young people, ramming the gates of Malacan͂ang Palace. They were symbolically storming the seat of power, in a show of new-found confidence and strength by the country’s youth restlessly seeking change. Romulo Jallores’ picture atop that Read more about JALLORES, Romulo A.[…]
YUYITUNG, Rizal C. K.
“A prelude to the proclamation of martial law,” was how Rizal Yuyitung described the ordeal that he and his elder brother Quintin suffered when President Marcos caused them to be arbitrarily deprived of their freedoms, imprisoned for crimes they did not commit, and forced to live in exile for many years. It is now Read more about YUYITUNG, Rizal C. K.[…]
RIGOS, Cirilo A.
The imposition of martial law in the Philippines in September 1972 instantly created a climate of fear that kept most people from saying or doing anything that might offend the government. It became impossible for friends to meet in public places, because they feared that spies would be listening to their conversations. Especially, it Read more about RIGOS, Cirilo A.[…]