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Hands off NUPL Negros Chairperson Atty. Rey Gorgonio and PDG development workers! – NUPL

These attacks against Atty. Gorgonio and his clients, whom the military has labeled as “high value individuals,” are part of the continuing weaponization of counterterrorism measures against development workers and human rights defenders. They create a chilling climate meant to intimidate and hinder human rights lawyers from independently performing their duties and providing legal services without fear.

NUPL | Feb 5, 2026

Mar 2025 11

Arrest of Duterte for crimes against humanity must proceed to trial forthwith

By NUPL

The arrest of Rodrigo Roa Duterte on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a significant step towards justice, as we step closer to a trial on crimes against humanity committed in the Philippines between November 2011 to March 2019.

Mar 2025 11

Justice is finally catching up with Duterte

By NUPL

The long-overdue arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte marks a crucial step toward justice for the countless victims of his ruthless and violent “war on drugs.” It serves as a powerful reminder that no individual, no matter how powerful—even a former president—is above accountability.