The groups condemned the slow-moving justice system, and Veloso's continued detention in the country, despite her recognized status as a victim of human trafficking.
The continued failure to return Wendel’s remains is a form of torture inflicted on the family left behind.
Too often, Taiwan appears in international discourse only as an object of competition between states. I
While the island’s economy relies heavily on its famous white-sand beaches and natural attractions, locals and conservation advocates worry that unmanaged tourism growth could lead to environmental degradation.
Residents relax watching the sunset at Zamboanga City boulevard. By AVE...
“A teacher should only be teaching and giving out grades to their students. But no, they do everything.”
There are at least 20 political prisoners in Eastern Visayas, and most of them are farmers and human rights workers slapped with trumped-up criminal charges due to their political beliefs.
While the government celebrates independence, many fishermen are losing their livelihood due to reclamation projects, and poor families face dislocation and demolition.
“This assault represents a new and unacceptable level of aggression against the people of this island."
“When the government celebrates Philippine freedom, what they really celebrate is their freedom to steal, to exploit, to sell out."
Protesters condemned Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration’s close ties with the United States, saying the continued presence of US troops and military operations in the country remains a barrier to genuine independence.
Modernizing our legal framework requires recognizing that in a digital age, the protection of free expression is the primary safeguard against the consolidation of power.
By adhering to a policy of non-interference, the State has failed in its "duty to fulfill" its international human rights obligations. The presence of legislative provisions to reduce fuel prices is a clear indication of the State's failure being one of choice, not of power.
The state must fulfill its legal requirement to repatriate citizens because this statutory right to mandatory repatriation exists as an enforceable obligation.
Community archiving is unique in that the archivist’s ability and capacity to archive is tied to their social realities. It requires social investigation or immersion to figure out the best way to archive for a particular community.
"An enraged Filipino people can also come full circle in their ability to oust this kleptocratic clique from power."
“What matters is making sure local communities get their rightful share and that our seas continue to provide, not just for today, but for the years ahead.”
Around 300 fisherfolk and youth gathered at the UP Diliman Sunken Garden to form a human banner shaped like the number 15, symbolizing the 15-kilometer municipal waters zone reserved by law for small-scale fishers.
Noblefranca said that the healthcare system is affected by the stigma associated with trans healthcare, aside from medical inaccessibility, the societal prejudice embedded within institutions must be taken into account.
Creative and performance spaces like drag also become avenues for trans people to safely explore and affirm gender identity.
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