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Philippines Death Toll 1,400,026 *
After Afghanistan, the Philippines became the second front in the U$ war on terrorism. Since 9/11 over 10,000 U$ troops have been deployed to the Philippines, and in March 2003 plans to send 3000 combat troops was barely stopped (at least temporarily) at the last minute since it would violate the Filipino Constitution. These troops serve to train and assist the fascist forces of the puppet government including both military and paramilitary forces that terrorize and murder members of the Communist Party of the Philippines, the New People's Army and various National Democratic Front organizations.
Genocide and the u$ invasion of the Philippines
In December 1898, the united $tates purchased the Philippines and other territories from Spain at the Treaty of Paris for the sum of 20 million u$ dollars, after they defeated a floundering colonial Spain in the Spanish-Amerikkkan War. Filipinos had already declared themselves an independent state and sovereign nation after years of heroic fighting against Spain when the u$ sent 11,000 ground troops to begin years of genocidal slaughter. This occupation continues today through the Visiting Forces Agreement that allows u$ troops on Filipino soil and through imperial domination of the Filipino economy. *This is only a total of data reported at imperialismkills.org and is not necessarily a complete statistic
Deaths Reported
September 12, 2006: 1 killed
Nemesio Aquino, a union organizer and worker with JAM Transit, was shot dead by unidentified men as he came out of the Bureau of Labor Relations office in Barangay Parian, Calamba City, Laguna.
Source: INQ7.net. 12 September 2006.
Nemesio Aquino, a union organizer and worker with JAM Transit, was shot dead by unidentified men as he came out of the Bureau of Labor Relations office in Barangay Parian, Calamba City, Laguna.
Source: INQ7.net. 12 September 2006.
September 07, 2006: 1 killed
Victor Q. Olayvar, 41, chairperson of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan or Bayan-Bohol, was shot dead by motorcycle-riding men at Bridge Caban, Bgy. Cantubod, Danao town. Initial reports say that Olayvar was one of the five local leaders who had been threatened by elements of the 302nd Infantry Brigade since July.
Source: Bulatlat. 7 September 2006.
Victor Q. Olayvar, 41, chairperson of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan or Bayan-Bohol, was shot dead by motorcycle-riding men at Bridge Caban, Bgy. Cantubod, Danao town. Initial reports say that Olayvar was one of the five local leaders who had been threatened by elements of the 302nd Infantry Brigade since July.
Source: Bulatlat. 7 September 2006.
August 03, 2006: 1 killed
Isaiah Sta. Rosa, pastor of the United Methodist Church in Daraga, Albay, was found dead on Thursday night near a creek moments after being shot by 10 masked gunmen outside his house. Cpl. Lordger Pastrana of the Philippine Army was also found dead beside Pastor Sta. Rosa. The gunmen went to the house of his brother, Jonathan, who lives in the same compound, before they went to Pastor Sta. Rosa. Jonathan identified Cpl. Pastrana as one of the 10 gunmen who went to his house moments before Pastor Sta. Rosa was killed.
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer. 6 August 2006.
Isaiah Sta. Rosa, pastor of the United Methodist Church in Daraga, Albay, was found dead on Thursday night near a creek moments after being shot by 10 masked gunmen outside his house. Cpl. Lordger Pastrana of the Philippine Army was also found dead beside Pastor Sta. Rosa. The gunmen went to the house of his brother, Jonathan, who lives in the same compound, before they went to Pastor Sta. Rosa. Jonathan identified Cpl. Pastrana as one of the 10 gunmen who went to his house moments before Pastor Sta. Rosa was killed.
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer. 6 August 2006.
June 19, 2006: 2 killed
George Vigo, 40, a non-government organization worker, and his wife, Mazel Alave-Vigo, 38, Santos' media liaison officer and member of the Leftist Bagong Alyansang Makabayan were killed by gunmen in Kidapawan's central market.
Source: Indian Catholic. 19 June 2006.
George Vigo, 40, a non-government organization worker, and his wife, Mazel Alave-Vigo, 38, Santos' media liaison officer and member of the Leftist Bagong Alyansang Makabayan were killed by gunmen in Kidapawan's central market.
Source: Indian Catholic. 19 June 2006.
May 10, 2006: 2 killed
Elena Mendiola, 54, Bayan Muna-Cagayan Valley secretary general, and her live-in partner, Ricardo Balauag, 51, were assassinated. This was the second assassination attempt on Mendiola in 24 hours.
Source: INQ7.net. 12 May 2006.
Elena Mendiola, 54, Bayan Muna-Cagayan Valley secretary general, and her live-in partner, Ricardo Balauag, 51, were assassinated. This was the second assassination attempt on Mendiola in 24 hours.
Source: INQ7.net. 12 May 2006.
May 09, 2006: 1 killed
Neal Futalan was assassinated by an assailant on a motorcycle.He was a barangay (village) captain in the Bicol province and held other leadership positions with the council of barangays.
Source: INQ7.net. 14 May 2006.
Neal Futalan was assassinated by an assailant on a motorcycle.He was a barangay (village) captain in the Bicol province and held other leadership positions with the council of barangays.
Source: INQ7.net. 14 May 2006.
April 06, 2006: 2 killed
Two fascist soldiers were killed by the NPA on April 6 in Sitio (sub-village) Napaliko, Barangay (village) Tapak, Paquibato District, Davao City.
Source: Press Statement by New People's Army.8 April 2006.
Two fascist soldiers were killed by the NPA on April 6 in Sitio (sub-village) Napaliko, Barangay (village) Tapak, Paquibato District, Davao City.
Source: Press Statement by New People's Army.8 April 2006.
April 03, 2006: 1 killed
On April 3, 2006, Inday Estorba, GABRIELA party member, was shot in close range and died shortly after. Estorba's active history in GABRIELA women's organizing and women's rights advocacy in Bohol made her a clear target for Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's minions.
Source: Babae Press Release. 4 April 2006.
On April 3, 2006, Inday Estorba, GABRIELA party member, was shot in close range and died shortly after. Estorba's active history in GABRIELA women's organizing and women's rights advocacy in Bohol made her a clear target for Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's minions.
Source: Babae Press Release. 4 April 2006.
March 19, 2006: 1 killed
A leader of the United Luisita Workers Union (ULWU) at the Cojuangco family-owned Hacienda Luisita sugar estate in Tarlac province was shot dead at 12:30 a.m. on Friday.
Hacienda Luisita has been the site of ongoing struggles, including a year long strike by peasants exploited by the sugar industry.
Source: INQ7.net. 17 March 2006.
A leader of the United Luisita Workers Union (ULWU) at the Cojuangco family-owned Hacienda Luisita sugar estate in Tarlac province was shot dead at 12:30 a.m. on Friday.
Hacienda Luisita has been the site of ongoing struggles, including a year long strike by peasants exploited by the sugar industry.
Source: INQ7.net. 17 March 2006.
March 19, 2006: 1 killed
Cris Hugo, 20, of the League of Filipino Students was gunned down by two unknown assailants late Sunday as he walked home with a teacher in Legaspi city, southeast of Manila, said local police Senior Inspector Rico Nocillado.
The League of Filipino Students described the killing as politically motivated and said they held President Gloria Arroyo's government accountable
Source: Manila Bulletin Online. 20 March 2006.
Cris Hugo, 20, of the League of Filipino Students was gunned down by two unknown assailants late Sunday as he walked home with a teacher in Legaspi city, southeast of Manila, said local police Senior Inspector Rico Nocillado.
The League of Filipino Students described the killing as politically motivated and said they held President Gloria Arroyo's government accountable
Source: Manila Bulletin Online. 20 March 2006.
March 11, 2006: 1 killed
Santiago Teodoro, chair of the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan in Bulacan, was gunned down as he was driving in Barangay Barihan at 9 p.m. Thursday.
Source: INQ7.net.11 March 2006.
Santiago Teodoro, chair of the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan in Bulacan, was gunned down as he was driving in Barangay Barihan at 9 p.m. Thursday.
Source: INQ7.net.11 March 2006.
March 09, 2006: 3 killed
Red fighters from the Rhyme Petalcorin Command, Front 2 Operations Command of the New People's Army (NPA) ambushed a composite platoon from the 28th IB-AFP, a team from the Philippine National Police (PNP) and a member of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU), led by 2nd Lt. Joy O. Villanueva. Two soldiers (Pfc. Almalik S. Ajuji and Pfc. Abdul Sarid S. Ibno) were killed-in-action. Another soldier was killed by the NPA in Baganga, Davao Oriental.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines responded to these loses by burning down the houses of five people they accuse of being linked to the NPA.
Source: Merardo Arce Command Press Statement.
Red fighters from the Rhyme Petalcorin Command, Front 2 Operations Command of the New People's Army (NPA) ambushed a composite platoon from the 28th IB-AFP, a team from the Philippine National Police (PNP) and a member of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU), led by 2nd Lt. Joy O. Villanueva. Two soldiers (Pfc. Almalik S. Ajuji and Pfc. Abdul Sarid S. Ibno) were killed-in-action. Another soldier was killed by the NPA in Baganga, Davao Oriental.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines responded to these loses by burning down the houses of five people they accuse of being linked to the NPA.
Source: Merardo Arce Command Press Statement.
February 27, 2006: 1 killed
Napoleon Pornasdoro, 54, a public school teacher of the Quezon National High School, was murdered by two gunmen on board a motorcycle last Monday, February 27 near the school where he taught in Lucena City, Quezon province. He sustained 5 gunshot wounds (1 in the head, 3 in the body, 1 in the leg) and died instantly.
Mr. Pornasdoro was the secretary-general of the Southern Tagalog Teachers for Development (STATEMENT), and a national council member of ACT-Philippines.
Source: INQ7.net. 1 March 2006.
Napoleon Pornasdoro, 54, a public school teacher of the Quezon National High School, was murdered by two gunmen on board a motorcycle last Monday, February 27 near the school where he taught in Lucena City, Quezon province. He sustained 5 gunshot wounds (1 in the head, 3 in the body, 1 in the leg) and died instantly.
Mr. Pornasdoro was the secretary-general of the Southern Tagalog Teachers for Development (STATEMENT), and a national council member of ACT-Philippines.
Source: INQ7.net. 1 March 2006.
December 04, 2004: 3 killed
Ellasar and Concepcion Monsalud, were gunned down along with their 10 year old son in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines shortly after being recognized as former rebels by a soldier.
Source: Karapatan. Urgent Action 4 December 2004.
Ellasar and Concepcion Monsalud, were gunned down along with their 10 year old son in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines shortly after being recognized as former rebels by a soldier.
Source: Karapatan. Urgent Action 4 December 2004.
November 10, 2004: 1 killed
Church worker, Joel Baclao, was assassinated outside his home. Baclao was a staunch advocate against large-scale mining activities and continued militarization in his province. He was also actively invovled in human rights activities like fact-finding missions.
Source: Karapatan. Urgent Action 12 November 2004.
Church worker, Joel Baclao, was assassinated outside his home. Baclao was a staunch advocate against large-scale mining activities and continued militarization in his province. He was also actively invovled in human rights activities like fact-finding missions.
Source: Karapatan. Urgent Action 12 November 2004.
October 15, 2004: 1 killed
Samuel "Sammy" Bandilla, Regional Coordinator of ANAKPAWIS Partylist, was assassinated while riding a motorcycle from a picketline in TACLOBAN CITY, PHILIPPINES.
Source: Karapatan. Urgent Action 18 October 2004.
Samuel "Sammy" Bandilla, Regional Coordinator of ANAKPAWIS Partylist, was assassinated while riding a motorcycle from a picketline in TACLOBAN CITY, PHILIPPINES.
Source: Karapatan. Urgent Action 18 October 2004.
April 24, 2004: 3 killed
Three Bayan Muna members (Charlie Davao, Ganadi Pinamalayan and Charlie Utag) were killed and others were wounded and arrested on April 24, 2004 in Barangay Datu Davao, Laac, Compostela Valley by elements of the 60th Infantry Battalion led by a certain 2nd Lt., Salcedo.
Witnesses stated that they saw the military planting firearms beside the victim's' bodies as evidence that they engaged them in a firefight. Lt. Col. Edgardo Gonzales Commanding Officer of the 60th IBPA would later on claim that an encounter happened in Laac, that day.
Source: Karapatan. Urgent Action 1 May 2004.
Three Bayan Muna members (Charlie Davao, Ganadi Pinamalayan and Charlie Utag) were killed and others were wounded and arrested on April 24, 2004 in Barangay Datu Davao, Laac, Compostela Valley by elements of the 60th Infantry Battalion led by a certain 2nd Lt., Salcedo.
Witnesses stated that they saw the military planting firearms beside the victim's' bodies as evidence that they engaged them in a firefight. Lt. Col. Edgardo Gonzales Commanding Officer of the 60th IBPA would later on claim that an encounter happened in Laac, that day.
Source: Karapatan. Urgent Action 1 May 2004.
From 1899 to 1902: 1,400,000 killed
In December 1898, the united $tates purchased the Philippines and other territories from Spain at the Treaty of Paris for the sum of 20 million u$ dollars, after they defeated a floundering colonial Spain in the Spanish-Amerikkkan War. Filipinos had already declared themselves an independent state and sovereign nation after years of heroic fighting against Spain when the u$ sent 11,000 ground troops to begin years of genocidal slaughter. This occupation continues today through the Visiting Forces Agreement that allows u$ troops on Filipino soil and through imperial domination of the Filipino economy.
Source:San Juan, Jr., E. We Charge Genocide: A Brief History of US in the Philippines. December 2005.
Genocide and the u$ invasion of the Philippines
In December 1898, the united $tates purchased the Philippines and other territories from Spain at the Treaty of Paris for the sum of 20 million u$ dollars, after they defeated a floundering colonial Spain in the Spanish-Amerikkkan War. Filipinos had already declared themselves an independent state and sovereign nation after years of heroic fighting against Spain when the u$ sent 11,000 ground troops to begin years of genocidal slaughter. This occupation continues today through the Visiting Forces Agreement that allows u$ troops on Filipino soil and through imperial domination of the Filipino economy.
Source:San Juan, Jr., E. We Charge Genocide: A Brief History of US in the Philippines. December 2005.