Rights groups slam dismissal of ill-gotten wealth case vs Marcos family
"An enraged Filipino people can also come full circle in their ability to oust this kleptocratic clique from power."
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/06/10/rights-groups-slam-dismissal-of-ill-gotten-wealth-case-vs-marcos-family/
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Fil-Am activists slam NTF-ELCAC-backed organization in the US
FACT’s weaponization of social media to explicitly name organizations and…individuals is a well rehearsed counterinsurgency tactic of the Philippine government.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/06/06/fil-am-activists-slam-ntf-elcac-backed-organization-in-the-us/
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US-based progressives welcome Marcos Jr.’s failed UN Security Council bid
“Marcos is an embarrassment to the Filipino people, a traitor to us."
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/06/06/us-based-progressives-welcome-marcos-jr-s-failed-un-security-council-bid/
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Philippines’ failed bid for UNSC seat reflects human rights record
“Marcos Jr. regime has lost a platform for its brazen hypocrisy on the Philippines’ dirt-and-grime human rights record."
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/06/04/phls-failed-bid-for-unsc-seat-reflects-human-rights-record/
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Groups slam PNP official’s apology after tagging Mindanao activists as ‘wanted persons’
No amount of apology could fix the potential threat to their security following the tagging incident.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/05/31/groups-slam-pnp-officials-apology-after-tagging-mindanao-activists-as-wanted-persons/
Rights defenders dedicate awards to grassroots
“This is a recognition of the continuing need to fight for human rights in this country in the middle of an exacerbating crisis.”
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/05/31/rights-defenders-dedicate-awards-to-grassroots/
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Southern Mindanao progressives as ‘active wanted persons’?
This move by the Cateel police could be used as a justification for trumped-up charges.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/05/28/southern-mindanao-progressives-as-active-wanted-persons/
Truth Commission established, EJK families press for inclusion
“The Truth Commission was created to ensure that the stories of victims, survivors, and families are heard, verified, and preserved."
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/05/28/truth-commission-established-ejk-families-press-for-inclusion/
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Duterte’s ICC trial starts November 30
ICC Trial Chamber III Presiding Judge Joanna Korner said that the trial should be held quickly and efficiently.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/05/28/dutertes-icc-trial-starts-november-30/
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Did the Tacloban judge wrongly deny bail for Cumpio, Domequil?
It is illogical for the accused to evade judgment as they already served half of the minimum penalty.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/05/27/did-the-tacloban-judge-wrongly-deny-bail-for-cumpio-domequil/
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