Groups Denounce Killing of Former Activist, Journalist in GenSan

Groups denounce killing of former activist, journalist in GenSan

“Macalintal’s death is a grave loss to the human rights community and a chilling reminder of the dangers faced by those who champion justice in our country.” CAGAYAN DE ORO — Groups condemned the killing of LGBTQIA+ member Ali Macalintal, a former activist and journalist in Mindanao. She was shot dead inside an acupuncture clinic at Calina Street, Barangay Lagao, General Santos City, on Monday, June 23. The victim sustained three gunshot wounds …

Transgender human rights activist Ali Macalintal shot dead in General Santos

More LGBTQIA+ killings normalized under ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ of Bongbong Marcos? A transgender human rights activist, Ali Macalintal, was gunned down by a still-unidentified gunman while she was inside an acupuncture clinic in General Santos City. Though she was taken to the nearest hospital, Macalintal was pronounced dead on arrival after sustaining three gunshot wounds to her body. Her assailant – who fled the scene of the crime on a motorcycle …