Rights groups condemn interrogation of People’s SONA protesters
Seven detainees were taken in groups to a conference room and questioned without the presence of lawyers.
Rights groups condemn interrogation of People’s SONA protesters
Striking warehouse workers in California connect struggle with Negros sugar workers
Striking warehouse workers in California connect struggle with Negros sugar workers
“It [Sugar] comes with the price of blood and exploitation of workers both in the Philippines and the Bay Area.”
Visual arts in SONA ng Bayan 2026
Visual arts in SONA ng Bayan 2026
As the people take to the streets their unheeded demands ahead of Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fifth State of the Nation Address on July 27, artists show their resistance through art.
‘Philippines may lose ability to feed population’
‘Philippines may lose ability to feed population’
“For decades, land ownership on Negros Island has remained concentrated in the hands of a small number of elite families."
People’s SONA 2026 | Filipinos in New Zealand call for end to ‘exploitative visa system,’ jobs in PH
People’s SONA 2026 | Filipinos in New Zealand call for end to ‘exploitative visa system,’ jobs in PH
“When decent work disappears in one country, exploitation appears in another. That is why international solidarity matters..."
People’s SONA decries US influence, corruption under Marcos administration
People’s SONA decries US influence, corruption under Marcos administration
Throughout the program, speakers argued that the country's worsening economic conditions, corruption, attacks on human rights, environmental degradation, and controversial development projects stem from policies that prioritize foreign and corporate interests over the welfare of Filipinos.
‘Overkill’ | Groups slam police arrests of activists during SONA 2026 protest
‘Overkill’ | Groups slam police arrests of activists during SONA 2026 protest
“It sets a bad, dangerous precedent. They conducted the arrest in the middle of the protest. Even police protocols and the law prohibits it."
Education at a crossroads ahead of Marcos Jr.’s SONA
Education at a crossroads ahead of Marcos Jr.’s SONA
“We expect reforms in education that will address classroom shortages, increase teaching and education support personnel, and improve teachers’ salaries."
Recognized, but not prioritized? LGBTQIA+ rights absent from past Marcos SONAs
Recognized, but not prioritized? LGBTQIA+ rights absent from past Marcos SONAs
"Recognition is not enough without concrete rights."
We all deserve to bask in sunshine
We all deserve to bask in sunshine
After eight years together, one LGBTQIA+ couple discovered that the law still did not recognize their relationship when it mattered most, exposing the legal gaps that continue to leave same-sex partners unprotected.
‘Government, businesses use renewable energy projects to exploit resources’
‘Government, businesses use renewable energy projects to exploit resources’
“Marcos Jr. has a big role in the currently existing environmental plunder."
Power beneath the surface: Mining, politics and the Marcos dev’t agenda
Power beneath the surface: Mining, politics and the Marcos dev’t agenda
"We hope there will be no more mining projects and that these mining companies will leave, because I know that mining is not the only way a community can achieve progress."
Filipino children still oppressed under Marcos Jr. admin
Filipino children still oppressed under Marcos Jr. admin
“Instead of lowering [the minimum age of criminal responsibility], the government must ensure first that our children and youth are growing up in a safe environment, whether inside their homes, schools, and in the community."
Why Pax Silica is bad for the Philippines
Why Pax Silica is bad for the Philippines
While Pax Silica is framed as a promising venture between two longtime allies against China, history shows a picture of wanton labor exploitation, aggressive land conversion and expansion, and massive resource extraction.
Southern Tagalog workers call for jobs, living wages
Southern Tagalog workers call for jobs, living wages
"The State of the Workers Address is being held today so the public can witness the real conditions faced by workers poverty wages, meager benefits, and the reality that even regular workers can be dismissed, just like what happened to the San Miguel workers," PAMANTIK-KMU Secretary General Mia Antonio said.
People’s SONA to highlight Marcos admin’s US puppetry, rights abuses
People’s SONA to highlight Marcos admin’s US puppetry, rights abuses
Progressive groups urged the people to join the July 27 People's SONA.
Right(s) Up: Juvenile Justice Act pushes for restorative justice, offenders still face accountability
Right(s) Up: Juvenile Justice Act pushes for restorative justice, offenders still face accountability
“Restorative justice emphasizes the restoration of respect, equality, and dignity in the relationship [of the community] affected by the alleged wrongdoing."
Mining firm files cyberlibel vs anti-mining residents’ lawyer
Mining firm files cyberlibel vs anti-mining residents’ lawyer
The cyberlibel complaint against Santos comes amid continuing opposition to NLMRC’s exploration activities, with residents maintaining a barricade to protest the company’s operations.
Lawmakers urged to investigate Meralco over dubious electricity rates
Lawmakers urged to investigate Meralco over dubious electricity rates
“Congress should investigate why Meralco was not held accountable and how laws could be strengthened to truly defend the rights of the people."
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