NUPL Seeks Supreme Court Protection for Human Rights Lawyer and NGO Against Red-Tagging

The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) has filed a petition before the Philippine Supreme Court for writs of amparo and habeas data, seeking protection for its Negros chairperson, Atty. Rey Gorgoni, and his clients from red-tagging.

5 Mar, 09:06 — 5 Mar, 14:09

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Red-tagging, the act of labeling individuals or groups as communists or terrorists, has been a significant human rights issue in the Philippines, often preceding threats or violence. This Supreme Court petition represents a crucial legal challenge to these practices, seeking judicial protection for human rights defenders.

Key entitiesNational Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL)Supreme Court Negros

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The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) filed a petition with the Supreme Court.
The petition seeks writs of amparo and habeas data.
The purpose of the petition is to protect human rights lawyers and an NGO in Negros.
The protection is sought against alleged red-tagging, surveillance, and threats.

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NUPL filed a petition before the Supreme Court on Thursday.

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The petition seeks writs of amparo and habeas data.

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The petition seeks protection for NUPL's Negros chairperson.

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inquirercentercenter-leftneutralMostly FactualFocuses on human rights, legal protection

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The coverage from both outlets is largely factual, reporting on the legal action taken by NUPL, with a slight lean towards highlighting the concerns of human rights advocates.

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inquirerMostly Factual157d ago

NUPL seeks SC protection for human-rights lawyer, NGO vs red-tagging

MANILA, Philippines — The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) filed a petition before the Supreme Court on Thursday for writs of amparo and habeas data, seeking protection for its Negros chairperson, Atty. Rey Gorgoni, and his clients from the Negros-based NGO Paghidaet sa Kauswagan Development Group (PDG) against red-tagging and harassment. READ: IBP: ‘Lawyers

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philstarMostly Factual157d ago

Supreme Court asked for protective writs over 'red-tagging' of Negros rights lawyers

Human rights lawyers are asking the Supreme Court for protection, citing alleged red-tagging, surveillance and threats in Negros.

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First report: philstar · 5 Mar, 09:06|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h

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NUPL Seeks Supreme Court Protection for Human Rights Lawyer and NGO Against Red-Tagging

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NUPL seeks SC protection for human-rights lawyer, NGO vs red-tagging

Supreme Court asked for protective writs over 'red-tagging' of Negros rights lawyers

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Supreme Court asked for protective writs over 'red-tagging' of Negros rights lawyers

NUPL seeks SC protection for human-rights lawyer, NGO vs red-tagging

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