Fishing expenses up by 120% since oil price hike – fishers group
“If adequate support is not provided, fish production and the country's food security are at serious risk."
Fishing expenses up by 120% since oil price hike – fishers group
Dominic Gutoman is hungry for new ideas and connections. As a community manager and a reporter, his energy overflows as his reaction to most things mundane or sublime.
Dominic Gutoman is hungry for new ideas and connections. As a community manager and a reporter, his energy overflows as his reaction to most things mundane or sublime.
Iran maintains vigilance on ceasefire with United States
Iran maintains vigilance on ceasefire with United States
“Our hands are on the trigger, and the moment the slightest error is committed by the enemy, it will be responded to with full power.”
CHED urged to pause tuition fee increases as oil prices surge
CHED urged to pause tuition fee increases as oil prices surge
“Amid worsening economic crises, an increase in tuition and other fees will only burden students and their families more.”
After surviving abduction attempt, Negros dev’t worker decries ‘visits’ by state agents
After surviving abduction attempt, Negros dev’t worker decries ‘visits’ by state agents
“It is not a crime to help the poor, fisherfolk, farmers, and indigenous peoples here in Negros. We are doing nothing wrong."
Group seeks CHR investigation on Garzon detention
Group seeks CHR investigation on Garzon detention
"Her youth, academic excellence, and idealism should never be weaponized to rationalize custodial violations."
Women human rights defenders face rising tech-assisted violence
Women human rights defenders face rising tech-assisted violence
“The more we speak, the more they target us,” Sheerah Escudero, sister of drug war victim Ephraim Escudero, told Bulatlat in Filipino. “Even the dead were not spared. They tell me, ‘How about the victims of drug addicts like your brother?’”
Talaingod case exposes impunity suffered by Lumad in the hands of paramilitary, criminalization of solidarity
Talaingod case exposes impunity suffered by Lumad in the hands of paramilitary, criminalization of solidarity
“Instead of going after the Alamara and the military, the government filed charges against the likes of Ka Satur (Ocampo) and Ma’am France (Castro).”
After 4 years of detention, court acquits child rights defender
After 4 years of detention, court acquits child rights defender
“The Court of Appeals’ decision affirms what we have long known—the accusations against our mother were baseless.”
Aid, other government measures not enough to cushion impacts of oil price hikes – groups
Aid, other government measures not enough to cushion impacts of oil price hikes – groups
“Without price controls and the repeal of deregulation policies, these measures merely create an illusion of control."
Philippines on human rights watchlist due to crackdown on dissent
Philippines on human rights watchlist due to crackdown on dissent
The Philippines has been rated “Repressed” for five consecutive years, the second worst rating a country can receive, indicating severe restrictions to the freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly, and association.
Oil price hikes renew calls to junk regional wage system
Oil price hikes renew calls to junk regional wage system
Aside from the abolition of regional wages, KMU is pushing for immediate economic relief for the workers and the junking of regressive taxes on oil, food, and basic social services.
Peace consultant, 9 others arrested in joint police-military ops
Peace consultant, 9 others arrested in joint police-military ops
“These arrests and the filing of fabricated charges expose the worsening climate of tyranny, repression, and impunity under the Marcos Jr. regime, continuing the same pattern of repression seen under the previous administration of Rodrigo Duterte.”
Global report highlights Filipino resistance to rights violations
Global report highlights Filipino resistance to rights violations
“What stands out from the past year is how many people are choosing courage over compliance.”
Collective action of drug war families marks Duterte’s first year in ICC
Collective action of drug war families marks Duterte’s first year in ICC
“We have seen that our collective action can hold even the most powerful official, a former president, accountable."
Groups demand fund release as NGO leader’s terror financing raps get dismissed
Groups demand fund release as NGO leader’s terror financing raps get dismissed
“Without an operative and legally effective designation at the time of the alleged acts, an essential element of the crime is wanting.”
DOJ urged to allow entry of medicines for skin disease of political prisoners
DOJ urged to allow entry of medicines for skin disease of political prisoners
Kapatid demands to allow the immediate delivery of medicines and to “mount a treatment and sanitation campaign to prevent the further spread of disease inside prisons.”
Garments factory imposed forced leave, early retirement scheme – labor rights monitor
Garments factory imposed forced leave, early retirement scheme – labor rights monitor
The tragedy is that even brands that have the capacity to improve their workers’ labor rights refuse to do so and are enjoying impunity.
ICC Appeals Chamber rejects Duterte’s release plea
ICC Appeals Chamber rejects Duterte’s release plea
"The successive legal losses of Duterte at the ICC should be an indicator that no one is buying Duterte's delaying tactics."
Negros lawyer, human rights worker seek Supreme Court protection
Negros lawyer, human rights worker seek Supreme Court protection
“The threats against Gorgonio and PDG workers are not isolated incidents but part of a systematic campaign of intimidation and red-tagging against political dissenters, human rights lawyers and development workers."
Terrorism financing cases vs. Tacloban NGO leader dismissed
Terrorism financing cases vs. Tacloban NGO leader dismissed
The prosecution is precluded from seeking a review of the dismissal and from filing more financing terrorism charges based on the same set of facts.
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