Rappler's latest stories on martial law victims
U.S. lawyer: No PH admin supported compensation for martial law victims
The legal hunt for Marcos money is tedious and long, aggravated by the non-cooperation of Philippine governments both current and past, according to lawyer Robert Swift
Rappler Talk: Robert Swift on the legal hunt for money Martial Law victims deserve
Are there Marcos assets left to be discovered? What challenges did the human rights lawyer face in seeking compensation for the victims? Watch the interview on Friday, July 12, at 11 am
New York court awards $13.75M to Marcos Martial Law victims – lawyer
(UPDATED) American lawyer Robert Swift claims the ruling is binding on the Philippine government despite the earlier decision of the Department of Justice to cancel the settlement
OSG: Martial law compensation from paintings 'disadvantageous' to govt
The Office of the Solicitor General, Department of Justice and Presidential Commission on Good Government unanimously withdraw from the agreement
Duterte OKs reso extending validity of Martial Law victims compensation
The Congress resolution extends the maintenance, availability, and release of the funds for victims of Marcos Martial Law human rights violations until December 31, 2019
Plans for Martial Law victims, martyrs memorial move forward
'We will continue to tell the story despite the fake news and the post-truth arguments because it's important that the future generations are made aware of what really happened during Martial Law,' CHR Chairperson Chito Gascon says
CHR, former HRVCB members warn martial law victims against scams
The Commission on Human Rights and the Human Rights Victims' Claims Board say that they are no longer accepting new applications amid reports that a group is soliciting money to process reparation claims from victims of Martial Law
House OKs longer validity of Martial Law victims' compensation
Legislators vote 213-0-0 to approve the joint resolution that would extend the validity of the Martial Law victims' compensation until December 31, 2019
House wants to extend validity of Martial Law victims’ compensation
(UPDATED) Without congressional action, the Human Rights Victims’ Claims Board's account with the Land Bank of the Philippines holding P792.628 million shall be maintained only until August 11
11,103 victims of human rights violations under Martial Law to get compensation
The release of the final list comes days before the Human Rights Victims’ Claims Board ends its operations on May 12, 2018 as mandated by law
Martial Law victims may get full compensation by May 12
The law gives the Human Rights Victims' Claims Board only until that date to settle all claims
Martial Law victims to seek enforcement of Hawaii ruling through SC
Former human rights chairperson Etta Rosales says they are taking action after the Court of Appeals affirms its rejection of the Hawaii ruling granting claimants $2 billion
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P300M to be released for martial law victims
The names of 4 000 martial law victims to receive 50 of compensation have been submitted to the Office of the Executive Secretary says the Palace
4,000 Martial Law victims to get partial compensation in 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte and key Cabinet officials meet with Martial Law victims on ways to speed up the compensation of human rights victims of the Marcos regime
EDSA Simbang Gabi: 'Killings put to shame our Christian nation'
No to Marcos burial is just one issue No to what kills the human spirit the democratic spirit to speak assert and express oneself this we must fight for says an activist priest at the start of the 9 day Christmas season mass
IN PHOTOS: The ‘real heroes’ at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani
On the birth anniversary of Katipunan founder Andres Bonifacio and on the same day anti Marcos protests are conducted 19 men and women are given honors for standing up against Ferdinand Marcos dictatorship
Kin of Martial Law heroes: ‘It feels like a homecoming’
They are the real heroes not Ferdinand Marcos: the names of 19 new patriots who opposed Martial Law are added to the wall of remembrance at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani
Petitioners urge SC to reverse ruling on Marcos burial
Petitioner Edcel Lagman calls the burial of Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani a gross distortion a malevolent revision and a wanton derogation of Philippine history
#MarcosBurial: 'Sorry I'm not sorry'
A young woman s open letter to the victims of Martial Law and those who support former president Ferdinand Marcos
Young Moro professionals 'decry' Marcos burial at Libingan
That he was buried in an attempt to force our people to move on and to forget is inconsolable and unforgivable says the Young Moro Professionals Network
After Marcos burial decision: Heroes’ cemeteries per region?
AKO Bicol Representative Rodel Batocabe argues that a person regarded as a hero by one region may not be recognized by other regions Case in point former president Marcos
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Human rights abuses under Martial Law? Ask Ramos – Imee Marcos
Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos points out that Fidel Ramos headed the Philippine Constabulary which conducted arrests and other abuses during Martial Law
Bongbong, Imee: How about a heroes' cemetery in Laoag?
Take the moral high ground and don t bury former dictator Ferdinand Marcos in Libingan says AKO Bicol Representative Rodel Batocabe
Martial law victims ask SC to defer Marcos' interment at LNMB
The 7 page motion given by Ocampo says it was necessary for a status quo ante order to be in place so as not to render moot the motion for reconsideration of the November 8 decision of the court which they intend to file
Petitioners to SC: Advise Marcoses to put on hold preps for burial
The petitioners explain they have yet to receive a full copy of the SC decision thus preventing them from filing their motion for reconsideration
FULL TEXT: 'Failing the test of history' – Hontiveros on Marcos burial
It is our duty as senators as Filipinos as students of history to stand against this travesty and say – as has been said before – never again
'History lost its meaning': Petitioners react to SC ruling on Marcos burial
4th UPDATE How can the Supreme Court vindicate a person that they have declared in many decisions as a dictator and as a human rights violator and as a plunderer? asks ex Bayan Muna representative Neri Colmenares
Nothing spiritual about forgiving Marcos
Those who ask that we forgive when there has been no remorse or recompense are being cruel
WATCH: Healing the wounds of Martial Law
Hilda Narciso is repeatedly raped and molested during her detention She healed from the mental and emotional wounds of torture by talking about her experience and helping others who have been victims of rape
Ilocanos show 'unconditional love' for Marcos on his 99th birthday
Marcos daughter Imee thanks the Ilocanos for their unconditional love
Ilocanos kick off Marcos' 99th birthday celebration
The Solid North remains steadfast in their support for the late strongman
'Great Ilocano': Province mates ask for hero's burial for Marcos
As they celebrate the late dictator s 99th birth anniversary supporters say his presidency should be viewed not just from the perspective of Martial Law victims
Bongbong Marcos' 14M votes show end of Martial Law trauma – SolGen
The pain that they Martial Law victims feel do not reflect the national psyche today? Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa asks Solicitor General Jose Calida
Marcoses: Hero’s burial won’t stop reparations to Martial Law victims
Whether or not the President’s decision is implemented will not actually affect their right to reparation say the heirs of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos
No to hero's burial: Negrenses cite sugar plunder, killings, famine
We call on all fellow Negrenses to stand up and link arms once again Let us oppose this shameful dishonor to Filipino dignity say Negros organizations and concerned citizens
SC consolidates petitions vs Marcos burial, 3rd plea filed
Our appeal to President Duterte is the Marcos burial is a promise you can break Whose hearts will you break if you don t go through with it? It s only the Marcoses says one of the petitioners
SC sets oral arguments on Marcos burial
The Supreme Court also orders the military and former First Lady Imelda Marcos to respond to the petition vs the planned burial of the late dictator at the Libingan ng mga Bayani
Martial Law victims ask SC to stop Marcos hero's burial
The Supreme Court petition comes a day after Malacañang s announcement of its firm stand on the matter as well as a protest rally in Luneta
August 14 assembly vs Marcos burial: What to expect
The rally in Luneta from 8 am to 12 noon is meant to urge President Duterte to withdraw his decision allowing a hero’s burial for dictator Ferdinand Marcos
Groups mull asking SC to stop Marcos hero's burial
The other option is to persuade President Duterte to change his mind
Martial law is not just about Aquino and Marcos
Perhaps if we gave more attention to the stories of the thousands of other victims it would be so much harder for the Filipino people to forget
WATCH: Young Filipinos shocked by martial law victims' stories
They thought the martial law era was a time of prosperity and discipline but were shocked to hear of atrocities committed by the regime
Marcos Jr barred return of stolen P1.9 billion – PCGG
The amount was from the Arelma funds a Panamanian registered account of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos father and namesake of the vice presidential candidate
Robredo: Bongbong very active, not a minor during martial law
The LP vice presidential candidate reiterates that the least her rival can do is to recognize that something wrong happened during his late father s regime
In Ilocos, Robredo asked: Why are you proud to be anti-Marcos?
Responding to a student at a forum the Liberal Party’s vice presidential candidate says it’s not about being anti Marcos but taking a strong stance against the abuses committed during martial law
Martial law survivor on Marcoses: 'Abuse is in the blood'
Don t forget the dark days Romulus Dingcong tells young Filipinos as he and fellow surviving martial law victims campaign against vice presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos
Back to the future: Resetting priorities for peace
The consideration of the BBL has been postponed till after the national elections in May 2016 This enforced hiatus may be an opportunity to address the issues linked to transitional justice and the peace process
Martial law victims to campaign against Bongbong Marcos’ VP bid
They vow to go to Marcos sorties and not allow him to campaign without exposing their family s lies
