Surface our brothers – kin of missing activists
“Whoever is holding my brother, please surface him now."
Surface our brothers – kin of missing activists
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For Filipino progressives, high time to reject IMF, World Bank neoliberal policies
For Filipino progressives, high time to reject IMF, World Bank neoliberal policies
“The World Bank and the IMF bear major responsibility for the widespread poverty in the Philippines through its imposition of onerous loan conditionalities and so-called development programs that resulted in higher prices, stagnant wages, union busting, cuts in social spending, higher regressive taxes, and displacement of farmers and indigenous peoples," said Raymond Palatino, Bayan secretary general.
Massive budget cuts to make health even more inaccessible to the poor
Massive budget cuts to make health even more inaccessible to the poor
The health department is slated to suffer a budget cut amounting to P10 billion. The Alliance of Health Workers said this will have an impact on the 69 public hospitals that they run.
Balik-Tanaw | The rejected stone
Balik-Tanaw | The rejected stone
The Gospel reading for today presents a powerful message of the “rejected stone becoming the cornerstone.” This message resonates deeply with the struggle for human rights in the Philippines, as it highlights the rejection of marginalized and oppressed individuals and groups, who, like the stone, are striving to claim their rightful place in society.
At Ground Level | At UN and Vatican, women push for leadership roles
At Ground Level | At UN and Vatican, women push for leadership roles
At two world institutions, the United Nations and the Vatican, despite obstacles, momentous changes are on the way: changes that would ensure women equal rights with men to be elected heads of their policy-making and executive bodies.
Arrested peasant organizer released on bail after 2 years
Arrested peasant organizer released on bail after 2 years
For Danah, the struggle is far from over.
Progressive groups condemn decision acquitting Palparan
Progressive groups condemn decision acquitting Palparan
“The aim of fascists like Palparan is to silence dissent and spread fear. We will push back and resist the normalization of tyranny. We will continue to speak truth to power and fight for justice."
Impunity still persists, says tortured farmer after Palparan acquittal
Impunity still persists, says tortured farmer after Palparan acquittal
"It pains me because in all the cases where I testified in, the courts believed in me except this - Branch 19. I am confused why he was acquitted."
Activists freed from military custody grateful to supporters, say fight is not over
Activists freed from military custody grateful to supporters, say fight is not over
Asked about their plans aside from pursuing legal cases against their abductors, Jonila said their only plan is to continue organizing and be with the masses of the coastal area of Orion, Bataan. "Hopefully we can go back there soon."
Labor organizer killed in Rizal province
Labor organizer killed in Rizal province
"Jude Thaddeus Fernandez was organizing workers in communities to enjoin them to campaign for wage increases and other workers’ rights. He is a labor organizer and does not bear arms.”
Malolos court acquits Palparan
Malolos court acquits Palparan
"It is not surprising. It only means that impunity persists.," Raymond Manalo said.
Police block humanitarian team’s access to detained IP rights advocates
Police block humanitarian team’s access to detained IP rights advocates
An official of the Police Regional Office Mimaropa confirmed that the three were under military custody. The humanitarian team, however, were made to wait outside his office as they were informed that the police official was engaged in a meeting with 'higher-ups.'
Military accuses Cebu-based NGO of terrorist links
Military accuses Cebu-based NGO of terrorist links
"If CERNET would stop, it is like putting an end to our organization."
3 youth indigenous peoples’ rights advocates abducted in Mindoro
3 youth indigenous peoples’ rights advocates abducted in Mindoro
The three were investigating human rights violations related to reports of bombings and shelling in the area earlier this year which were connected to mining and quarrying projects that affected the residents and indigenous people.
After 5 months, Cordillera activists Dexter, Bazoo still missing
After 5 months, Cordillera activists Dexter, Bazoo still missing
“If the government is truly not involved, then why aren't they helping in the search or offering other remedies for the families and organizations searching for Dexter and Bazoo?"
Groups alarmed over Masbate bombing exercises
Groups alarmed over Masbate bombing exercises
“The bombs did not reach our community. Prior to this, residents were apprehensive because it might reach our mountains. I do not know why but somehow it did not reach us. Maybe we are too far from where they were holding the exercises."
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