“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

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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Saturday, May 21, 2011

Peace group to lead national peace and mercy mission;

From Duyog sa Panaw 2011 Peace group to lead national peace and mercy mission; probes on extra-judicial killings and hr violations in region Davao City – Clergy-led peace group Exodus for Justice and Peace (EJP) will spearhead a National Interfaith Peace and Mercy Mission, Duyog sa Panaw, from May 21-23, 2001 to look into recent cases...

Saturday, May 21, 2011 by Exodus for Justice and Peace · 0