Debunking the Marcos Golden Years, straightening facts
Economist Emmanuel De Dios, who debunked the Marcos “Golden Years” idea, recently had a presentation, a critique, of President Duterte’s economic policy.
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FLAG dissents
Jose Manuel I. Diokno, law dean of De La Salle University, signs this statement for the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG), a lawyers’ group organized during the Marcos dictatorship to provide legal assistance to dissenters of that regime and to campaign against its massive violations of people’s rights. In a separate interview, Atty. Diokno described Read more about FLAG dissents[…]
Honoring Davao’s Contributions to the Struggle for Rights, Freedom
Davao was host to political struggles such as the groundbreaking Welgang Bayan demonstrating multisectoral and nationwide opposition to authoritarian rule.
Bantayog receives the MLQ Gawad Parangal award
Bantayog is one of the awardees of the Manuel L. Quezon Gawad Parangal, Quezon City’s highest honor bestowed on individuals and organizations.
Perfect time to remember and honor Diokno
Yes, Ka Pepe has returned to the CHR! Now is the time to honor and remember a tireless, fearless fighter for freedom and human decency.
Chel Diokno: Human rights is not the problem, it is the solution.
You cannot discriminate, that any person no matter what he does in his life, deserves some basic recognition of human rights.
Tribute to Jovito R. Salonga on his 97th birthday
Today is the 97th birthday of our esteemed senator and beloved former Chairman Emeritus of Bantayog, Jovito R. Salonga. May his words continue to guide us in these challenging times. Maligayang kaarawan, Ka Jovy!
Who benefits from Martial Law in Mindanao?
Who benefits from Martial Law in Mindanao? Certainly not the Marawi residents. So who? A forum aims to answer this question.
On Presidential Proclamation 216
Declaration of martial law & suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao is a wrong solution to the current crisis in Marawi City.
Marking the beginning of the reparation process
A statement on the initial release of compensation to human rights victims.