View from the barricades (and One Piece banners and flying rocks)
The situation escalated further when police deployed tear gas.
View from the barricades (and One Piece banners and flying rocks)
A Filipina freelance multimedia journalist and documentary filmmaker who produces stories and films on the environment, agriculture, human rights, children’s issues, and the struggles of Filipino workers, peasants, and indigenous peoples.
A Filipina freelance multimedia journalist and documentary filmmaker who produces stories and films on the environment, agriculture, human rights, children’s issues, and the struggles of Filipino workers, peasants, and indigenous peoples.
Harvesting corn
Harvesting corn
Aida Cabradilla, an indigenous Isnag, works on her cornfield in Madduang village, Kabugao, Apayao. Although their field is in an upland location and will not be submerged when the Gened-1, Gened-2, and Madduang dams are built, she fears they will no longer be able to farm because of strict prohibitions on kaingin (slash-and-burn farming) intended to prevent contamination of the reservoir.
Riding the waves
Riding the waves
John Amoyo, 23, skims across the water of Borongan City, Eastern Samar, as he trains for an upcoming competition. Skimboarding and surfing have become popular pastimes among the youth in the province, drawing tourists — especially during competitions.
Greed in Green: Marcos Jr.’s ‘green agenda’ masks profit-driven plunder
Greed in Green: Marcos Jr.’s ‘green agenda’ masks profit-driven plunder
Across the Philippines, many communities are losing their livelihoods and homes in the name of so-called development projects causing environmental destruction. With Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s presidency already at the halfway mark, the state of the Philippine environment is caught between lofty climate pledges and worsening ecological destruction.
‘Buhay ang bike lane’: Cyclists push back vs MMDA plans
‘Buhay ang bike lane’: Cyclists push back vs MMDA plans
“We’re not asking for much, just don’t take away the five meters that help us get home alive."
As more solar farms rise, Ilocos Norte community fears worsening climate impacts
As more solar farms rise, Ilocos Norte community fears worsening climate impacts
For years, residents of Barangay Paguludan-Salindeg in Currimao town have endured the impacts of solar energy projects in their community, including extreme heat and worsening flooding. These issues began with the construction of solar power plants by Mirae Asia Energy Corp. in 2016 and intensified when Nuevo Solar Energy Corp. started operating in 2023. Both power plants have a combined capacity of 85 megawatt.
Youth on the march against corruption
Youth on the march against corruption
“We are here not because we disobey our parents, but because they are with us in what we are fighting for. Sara Duterte has done nothing, she only advances her own and her family’s personal interests… she blatantly disrespects the Filipino people,” said Nathalie.
Election watchdog questions automated election transparency after poll results are in
Election watchdog questions automated election transparency after poll results are in
“If you don't know what kind of software is installed in the automated counting machine, it’s difficult to determine if it could be used for electronic cheating,” Kontra Daya convener Danilo Arao
Barbed wire
Barbed wire
Labor rights activists attempt to remove barbed wire barricades blocking workers from staging a protest in Mendiola during International Workers' Day.
San Gabriel eco-warriors: The youth leading Kaputian Falls’ protection
San Gabriel eco-warriors: The youth leading Kaputian Falls’ protection
In 2022, as tourism in the Philippines began to reopen after the pandemic and Kaputian Falls gained popularity online, the youth of San Gabriel saw the need to establish a group dedicated to protecting their community’s natural resources.
Indigenous peoples raise alarm over rising rights violations
Indigenous peoples raise alarm over rising rights violations
For the Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines, this report is not just documentation—it’s a renewed call for justice, accountability, and survival.
Widow
Widow
Gina Serrano, 51, the wife of extrajudicial killing victim Robert Serrano, gazes at her husband's picture inside their small rented room in a Metro Manila community. Her husband, who was working as an ex-officio officer at the barangay, was killed in front of their 9-year-old son on April 4, 2017, by masked men—just days after they discovered he was on the drug watch list. His death occurred at the height of former President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war where thousands of suspected drug offenders killed in police operations and vigilante-style executions.
Amid Duterte’s arrest, families of ‘drug war’ victims find strength and solidarity
Amid Duterte’s arrest, families of ‘drug war’ victims find strength and solidarity
Since Duterte’s arrest on March 11, families of the victims seem to have been laughing more lately–in between tears. For them, Duterte’s arrest brought mixed emotions. They are happy that he is finally arrested but also restless of the thought that he might still get out and other perpetrators are not yet held accountable.
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