Join over 300 participants from Negros Occidental in a prayer rally for human rights, led by One Negros Ecumenical Council (ONE-C). Kabataan Party-list Representative Raoul Manuel advocates for the abolition of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict and condemns terrorist tagging of progressive organizations. The event coincides with the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, reinforcing the commitment to uphold rights and freedoms despite escalating state attacks. Negros Island has witnessed a surge in cases of extrajudicial killings, massacres, and enforced disappearances since the imposition of the State of Emergency through Memorandum Order 32 by former president Rodrigo Duterte. Coastal reclamation and public utility vehicle modernization further compound the challenges faced by local communities. Stay informed with our coverage.
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