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From @paghimutad: Makabayan bloc files house resolutions seeking probe into Fausto massacre, other IHL violations in Negros paghimutadnegros.wordpress.com/2025/08/12/mak…

The joint action follows damning reports from environmental monitors and mounting grassroots protests by Indigenous and farmer groups. Read full story: paghimutadnegros.wordpress.com/2025/06/13/neg…

BREAKING: Negros Occidental Gov. Bong Lacson and Candoni Mayor Ray Ruiz have both ordered palm oil corp HAPI Inc. to halt all operations over “escalating” environmental violations. Mayor Ruiz, who once championed the project, now says it has become a “divisive force.”

Communities are demanding a full pull-out, land return, and justice for environmental damage. Read the full story here: paghimutadnegros.wordpress.com/2025/06/11/hap…

HAPI has temporarily halted "earth-moving" operations in Candoni after public pressure, a 360+ signature petition, and a letter from Gov. Lacson citing violations. Farmers and IPs welcome the move, but say it’s only the the first step.

Civilians arrested, farmers threatened in widening military operations across Central Negros,rights group report Read full report here: paghimutadnegros.wordpress.com/2025/06/07/civ…

Among those freed was cultural worker Clydie Sabate of Teatro Obrero, who was reportedly tortured and abused by state forces after her arrest in 2019. Read our full report: paghimutadnegros.wordpress.com/2025/03/21/fou…

Four more political prisoners were released from the Negros Occidental District Jail this week, adding to the wave of recent acquittals and dismissals since late February.

Federico Salvilla, Perla Pavillar, and Dharyl Albañez are cleared, but two others remain charged. PDG Inc. calls for the dismissal of all cases. Full report here: paghimutadnegros.wordpress.com/2025/03/20/cou…

BREAKING: An Iloilo City court has dismissed terrorism financing charges against three Negros-based development workers, citing lack of jurisdiction and failure to constitute an offense. The ruling declared a key provision of R.A. 10168 unconstitutional.

The rebel spokesman alleges the two were abducted hors de combat somewhere in Bacolod City, tortured, and executed, then dumped in Cadiz City, which the group claims is a violation of international humanitarian law. Read full report: paghimutadnegros.wordpress.com/2025/03/18/abd…

The Apolinario Gatmaitan Command-NPA Negros Island refuted military claims that officials Noynoy Ponteras and Marisa Pobresa were killed in an encounter, as initially reported by the military.

Negros remains one of the hardest-hit provinces under Duterte’s crackdown, with political prisoners still behind bars on trumped-up charges. With his trial underway, they call for full accountability. Full report here: paghimutadnegros.wordpress.com/2025/03/13/neg…

Political prisoners in Negros, most of whom were arrested during Duterte’s counterinsurgency campaign, have welcomed his ICC arrest. They cite widespread killings, mass arrests, and militarization worsened in Negros under his administration.

The victim, the family’s breadwinner, suffered severe injuries after the alleged abuse. Rights group condemns the military’s actions. Read the full report here: paghimutadnegros.wordpress.com/2025/03/11/far…

A farm worker in Himamaylan was allegedly beaten and tortured by soldiers of the 94th IB, accused of being an NPA member. His family calls for justice.

Read full story: paghimutadnegros.wordpress.com/2025/02/28/det…

Gaspar Davao, a veteran NFSW organizer, walked free after a Cadiz court cleared him of explosives charges. His arrest in 2020 was linked to intensified military operations under Memorandum Order 32.

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#VoterReportPH Makabayan Negros leaders face election-season crackdown. Bayan Muna’s Vincent Fernandez and other volunteers tailed by state agents during opening salvo in Bacolod City last February 11.