Etta Rosales
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Loretta Ann P. Rosales | |
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Chairperson of the Philippine House of Representatives for Akbayan Partylist | |
In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 Serving with Risa Hontiveros (2004–2007) and Dr. Mario J. Aguja (2001–2007) | |
Preceded by | newly created |
Succeeded by | Risa Hontiveros Walden Bello |
Personal details | |
Born | Philippine Commonwealth | August 17, 1939
Nationality | Filipino |
Political party | Akbayan (1998–present) |
Other political affiliations | ACT Teachers (1982–1998) |
Occupation | Activist |
Profession | Teacher |
Website | Website |
Loretta Ann Pargas Rosales
Career
She is a well-known defender of
As an activist, she founded the
After serving in Congress for three terms, she served as Co-Chairperson of the Philippine Coalition for the International Criminal Court and founded Building Bridges for Peace, a multi-sectoral initiative to secure land rights and security for agrarian reform and indigenous communities through dialogue.[citation needed]
In 2010, she was the possible choice of
Rosales is a known critic of the regime of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and has often led her party list in protests in opposition to it. Risa Hontiveros, a colleague in Akbayan, welcomed her appointment.[9] She was appointed Commission on Human Rights Chairperson on September 1, 2010.[10] As CHR Chairperson, she also served as Chairperson of the Southeast Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum, the regional network of national human rights institutions in ASEAN.[citation needed]
In November 2017, the Progressive Alliance cited Rosales for her contribution to human rights in the Philippines and for political courage. She was the first recipient of the award.[11]
In 2018, Rosales was recognized by the Human Rights Violations Victims' Memorial Commission as a human rights violations victim of the Martial Law Era.[12]
References
- ^ a b "Etta Rosales quietly leaves Commission on Human Rights". 26 May 2015.
- ^ "Read: SC media briefer on Marcos burial decision". ABS-CBN News. November 8, 2016. Archived from the original on October 24, 2021. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- GMA News. 07/15/2010.
- ^ KMU to Hontiveros: Etta seriously flawed choice for CHR. Bulatlat. July 13, 2010.
- ^ a b Jimenez-David, Rina. Welcome to the family Archived 2010-07-21 at the Wayback Machine. Philippine Daily Inquirer, 17 July 2010.
- ^ Abinales, Patricio N. The revolution falters: the left in Philippine politics after 1986. Southeast Asia program series, 15. Ithaca, NY: Cornell Univ, 1996. p. 98
- ^ Party-lists wary of Etta as head of CHR. Manila Bulletin, 15 July 2010.
- ABS-CBN News. 07/08/2010.
- GMA News. Etta Rosales 'perfect' as CHR chief, says Hontiveros.
- ^ "Etta Rosales quietly leaves Commission on Human Rights". Inquirer. 2015-05-26. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
- ^ Cupin, Bea. "Ex-CHR head gets int'l award for political courage". Rappler. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ "Roll of Victims". Human Rights Violations Victims' Memorial Commission. Retrieved 24 November 2023.