I therefore join the urgent calls to immediately surface Chantal Anicoche, lift the military blockade in Abra de Ilog, and allow independent investigations and humanitarian access. withdraw military forces from civilian and indigenous communities in Mindoro, and end foreign military support that enables human rights violations in the Philippines.
NUPL | Jan 13, 2026
In commemoration of the annual International Fair Trial Day, we are inviting the public to the 2024 Manila Conference of the IFTD and the Ebru Timtik Awarding Ceremony on 14 June 2024, Friday, 10am to 5:30pm at the Malcolm Theater, Malcolm Hall, UP College of Law....
Atty. Bong's life was a testament to an extraordinary journey along the less-traveled path of people's lawyering. His legacy is one we should honor by continuing his work and unwavering commitment to justice.
The DOJ must be reminded of its ethical duty: prosecutors are entrusted not with securing convictions at all costs, but with ensuring that justice is served. This means upholding the principles of fairness, due process, and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. The use of fabricated evidence and the solicitation of false testimony constitute not only ethical violations but egregious affronts to justice.
