Year: 2025

“Overdue Gaza ceasefire not enough, occupation should end”

“Unless the root causes of this conflict are addressed, Palestinians and Israelis cannot even begin to hope for a brighter future built on rights, equality and justice. Israel must dismantle the brutal system of apartheid it imposes to dominate and oppress Palestinians and end its unlawful occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory once and for all.”

Students in Rizal province lambast Army’s red-tagging in schools

“Is this where the people’s budget goes?” asked KPL Rizal Chairperson Edz Pascual. “Instead of addressing the youth’s problems such as high tuition fees, inadequate facilities, teachers, and a lack of budget for education, [schools] are prioritizing partnerships with the 80th IBPA, who wastes our money in spreading misinformation, threats, and intimidation.”

Fishers urge release of Manila Bay environmental impact assessment

The “immediate release and full disclosure” of the cumulative impact assessment of Manila Bay could be instrumental in the termination of the ongoing reclamation projects and seabed quarrying activities across Manila Bay, according to a fishers group.

In La Union, fisherfolks forced to ‘surrender’ in exchange for ayuda

Ilocos Human Rights Alliance (IHRA), a local chapter of human rights group Karapatan, reported on January 20 that seven alleged soldiers in plainclothes were going around with a list of 30 current and former members of Timek ken Namnama Dagiti Babassit a Mangngalap ti La Union (TIMEK La Union), forcing them to “register” their organization.

‘Trump, biggest threat to world peace, justice and democracy’ – progressive groups

“Trump is expected to reward corrupt allies like Ferdinand Marcos Jr in exchange for allowing the US to conduct provocative military drills, store weapons of mass destruction, and install bases across the country. Since 2022, Marcos Jr has maliciously collaborated with his American patrons to advance the geopolitical agenda of US imperialism.”

Coca-Cola’s Cebu plant to retrench over 200 workers

Coca-Cola Cebu is set to retrench the workers following the termination of their contract with manpower agency Exeltech Manpower and Services Incorporated. However, the Center for Trade Union and Human Rights noted that the retrenchment actually comes following an order from the Department of Labor and Employment to regularize the workers, calling the move a “naked display of corporate greed.”

Following the three-consecutive oil price hikes after new year, Bayan Muna held a protest in Petron gasoline station in Philcoa, Quezon City today, Jan. 20. “This is a continuous merciless attack on consumers who are already burdened with multiple price hikes at the start of 2025,” Former Bayan Muna Congressman Carlos Isagani Zarate said in…