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On Duterte’s Arrest

by Dr Walden Bello, Amnesty International Philippines’ Most Distinguished Defender of Human Rights Awardee (2023) I landed in Seattle to the news of former President Rodrigo Duterte being arrested on a warrant of arrest issued by the International Criminal Court. I...
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Francisco (Ka Dodong) Nemenzo: Socialist, Patriot, Friend

Focus on the Global South deeply regrets the passing of Dr Francisco (“Dodong”) Nemenzo.Dr Nemenzo was one of the pillars of socialism and the progressive movement in Philippines. He played a central role in the revival of the left in the 1960’s.  Both outside and...
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Justice for Talaingod 18!

STATEMENT ON THE CONVICTION OF FRANCE CASTRO, SATUR OCAMPO, AND 11 OTHERS OF 'TALAINGOD 18' by Dr Walden Bello, Amnesty International Philippines’ Most Distinguished Defender of Human Rights Awardee I unequivocally condemn the decision of Davao-based RTC Branch 2 to...
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Stop the Attacks on Activists!

Statement on the Forced Disappearance of Two Environmental Activists in Pangasinan by Dr Walden Bello, Amnesty International Philippines’ Most Distinguished Defender of Human Rights Awardee 2023 On March 24, two Filipino environmental activists have gone missing in...
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