“For those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute, speak up and judge fairly. Defend the rights of the poor and needy.” Proverbs 31:8-9

Thursday, November 3, 2011

A STATEMENT OF GRIEF A CALL FOR JUSTICE

A STATEMENT OF GRIEF A CALL FOR JUSTICE FACT-FINDING MISSION STATEMENT OF THE KILLING OF ITALIAN PRIEST FATHER FAUSTO ‘POPS’ TENTORIO October 20, 2011 “Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” PSALM 82:3-4 We,...

Thursday, November 3, 2011 by Exodus for Justice and Peace · 0

Monday, September 12, 2011

“TO SUFFER THY CHILDREN IS THE WORST CRIME” - Bishop laments killing of child in own home

Press Release September 12, 2011 “TO SUFFER THY CHILDREN IS THE WORST CRIME” - Bishop laments killing of child in own home Davao City ---  “Is there no more safe place for children to live? Even in the confines of their own homes, they are threatened, worse, killed! To suffer thy children is among the worst crimes anyone could...

Monday, September 12, 2011 by Exodus for Justice and Peace · 0

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Protect the sanctity of life, end impunity now!

The Exodus for Justice and Peace (EJP) welcomes the effort of the Commission on Human Rights to campaign against summary executions. However, EJP emphasizes that justice for the victims of summary executions and extrajudicial killings should be the utmost cry. EJP is an alliance of the church leaders and religious, lawyers, academe,...

Sunday, July 31, 2011 by Exodus for Justice and Peace · 0

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Bishops believe release of 3 wounded NPA on humanitarian ground will help peace talks

Davao City – Bishops belonging to the clergy-led Exodus for Justice and Peace reiterates their appeal to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) hierarchy to release the three NPA hors de combat on humanitarian grounds saying the release of the three will aid in the pursuance of peace talks. The group was referring to Vanessa delos Reyes,...

Saturday, June 25, 2011 by Exodus for Justice and Peace · 0

Friday, June 24, 2011

Release NPA Hors de Combat on Humanitarian Grounds; A Call in Support of the GPH-NDFP Peace Talks

“If your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink. (Proverbs 25:21)” As civil libertarians, church people, and human rights advocates, we are imploring this basic faith imperative along with our appeal to humanize the raging armed conflict in the country. We have appealed to the New People’s Army in the...

Friday, June 24, 2011 by Exodus for Justice and Peace · 0

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Bishop urges, stop using peace rhetoric for military operations

Davao City - A bishop of the clergy-led peace group Exodus for Justice and Peace (EJP) expressed today his concern over the Army’s 10th Infantry Division for its malicious use of peace rhetoric over the Army’s continued military operations in the region. “We view with concern how the military uses the terms “peace and development” to describe...

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 by Exodus for Justice and Peace · 0

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Respect NPA hors de combat, peace group urges

DAVAO CITY – Peace group Exodus for Justice and Peace is calling for the respect of the  human rights of the three wounded New People’s Army (NPA) members who sought the intervention of local authorities. It also warned the 10th ID of the AFP from interfering with local civilian authorities in the medical treatment of the NPA hors...

Thursday, June 2, 2011 by Exodus for Justice and Peace · 0

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Bishop urges stop in militarization, supports call for release of North Cotabato POWs

DAVAO CITY – The call for the immediate release of 57th IB personnel CPL Delfin Sarocam and PFC Jayson Valenzuela from the hands of the New People's Army (NPA) is strongly supported by peace group, Exodus for Justice and Peace. According to Bishop Modesto Villasanta, convener of Exodus for Justice and Peace, “We are very glad that there...

Sunday, May 29, 2011 by Exodus for Justice and Peace · 0

Monday, May 23, 2011

Duyog sa Panaw 2011 Mission Statement

A Call for Justice to Victims of Extra-judicial killings A Call for the Respect Human Rights and International Humanitarian Laws Mission Statement May 23, 2011 Duyog sa Panaw National Interfaith Peace and Mercy Mission May 20-23, 2011 National peace and mercy mission confirms extra-judicial killings continue under PNoy admin; Oplan Bayanihan...

Monday, May 23, 2011 by Exodus for Justice and Peace · 0

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Police, military stops peace mission in surprise checkpoint

From Duyog sa Panaw 2011 - Pantukan, Compostela ValleyPantukan, Compostela Valley - A composite team of Pantukan police and soldiers belonging to the 71st Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army atop a 6x6 army vehicle, held at a surprise checkpoint, 73 members of a Peace and Mercy Mission of the church-led Exodus for Justice and Peace Saturday...

Sunday, May 22, 2011 by Exodus for Justice and Peace · 0

39th IB soldiers disrupts peace mission in Sta. Cruz

Davao City - Delegates of the National Fact Finding Mission spearheaded by Exodus for Justice and Peace in Sta. Cruz Davao del Sur were harassed by the elements of the 39th Infantry Battalion of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Saturday (May 21). The National Fact Finding Mission that was composed of various organizations went to Sta....

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