Month: September 2018

On AFP & Malacanang’s Statement Implicating Trade Unions in “Red October”: Ridiculous, Irresponsible and Sinister

September 29, 2018

The Center for Trade Union and Human Right (CTUHR) slammed the statements made by AFP Chief Galvez and AFP Chief of Staff for Operations Brig. Gen. Antonio Parlade with Ms. Tina Monzon-Palma on September 21,2018, alleging that the issue of rice shortage in the country is artificial and orchestrated by the communists. This, according to […]

On Palparan’s Conviction: A Tortoruously Long Wait, But Worthy

September 23, 2018

CTUHR commends Judge Alexander Tamayo in courageously standing for the truth, in convicting the remorseless Gen. Jovito Palparan and his men in the kidnapping and serious illegal detention of Karen Empeno and Sherlyn Cadapan. We hail and join the many families of victims of human rights violations and human rights defenders in the celebration of […]

Labor Rights Group Raises Alarm Over Intensified Attacks on Labor Leaders in Compostela Valley

September 9, 2018

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Labor rights organization, Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) raised alarm on the intensifying attacks on labor leaders in Southern Mindanao. Operating under the pretext of Martial Law, state forces hound workers struggling for their legitimate rights to protect and advance the business interests primarily […]