Measuring government’s human rights compliance via Rights Tracker
"What we aim to do is for this global data to complement the localized monitoring reports."
Measuring government’s human rights compliance via Rights Tracker
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.
Beyond the Philippines: Right to protest under fire in many countries
Beyond the Philippines: Right to protest under fire in many countries
The ICSW declaration signed by over 600 activists around the world stated that only four percent of the world’s population live in countries where freedoms to organize, mobilize, and speak out are respected.
Global activists strengthen solidarity in times of crises
Global activists strengthen solidarity in times of crises
This gathering is not just an event; it is a statement, it is a declaration of our collective resolve against rising authoritarianism and a demonstration of our commitment to challenge injustice.
ICC upholds jurisdiction on Duterte case
ICC upholds jurisdiction on Duterte case
"A State shall not be discharged, by reason of its withdrawal, from the obligations arising from this Statute while it was a Party to the Statute, including any financial obligations which may have accrued," the Article 127 read.
Bill seeks exclusive fishing rights for small-scale fishers
Bill seeks exclusive fishing rights for small-scale fishers
It is high time to have a proposed law that promotes the full protection of municipal fisheries from commercial fishing operations that, if not outright destructive, are large-scale and unregulated
Alternative learning center thrives in Tondo’s courage
Alternative learning center thrives in Tondo’s courage
Despite the inspirational work that they do and the absence of government support for this grassroots initiative, they have been subjected to political vilification, surveillance, and harassment.
Rising waters, rising children: Rights-based education for early-childhood and youth in Marikina
Rising waters, rising children: Rights-based education for early-childhood and youth in Marikina
"We learn about our human rights, the state of education, social issues, and even about our environment critically."
For kin and advocates, ICC denial of Duterte’s interim release is a beam of hope
For kin and advocates, ICC denial of Duterte’s interim release is a beam of hope
MANILA – The recent decision of the International Criminal Court denying Rodrigo Duterte’s motion for interim release is a beam of hope for the families left behind by the so-called “war on drugs.” “This is what we have always been anticipating, and at the same...
Seeds of hope: Mangyan communities struggle for self-reliance
Seeds of hope: Mangyan communities struggle for self-reliance
"The good thing is, we conduct these livelihood training, together with their capacitation on leadership and paralegal. This also helps the sustainability of the indigenous communities in the long term."
Church helps Mangyan leaders defend rights, communities
Church helps Mangyan leaders defend rights, communities
“The training teaches us how to fight for our rights. Some of us are no longer silent nor do we submit in fear."
From Philippines to Palestine: Resisting rampant rights violations
From Philippines to Palestine: Resisting rampant rights violations
“What we are witnessing is one of the most brutal genocides in modern history.”
Filipino activists march in solidarity with Palestinians, two years since Al Aqsa Flood
Filipino activists march in solidarity with Palestinians, two years since Al Aqsa Flood
Mong Palatino, secretary general of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan), said that the current genocide in the Palestine did not start two years ago, but a culmination of over a century of conflict.
Right(s) Up: Forced labor during natural hazard is a human rights violation
Right(s) Up: Forced labor during natural hazard is a human rights violation
"The conduct of these companies reveals a callous prioritization of profit over human life."
Hearing for disappeared labor activist starts almost a year after filing
Hearing for disappeared labor activist starts almost a year after filing
“Where is the swift judicial remedy to enforced disappearance through the writ of amparo?”
Braving trauma, survivor Eco Dangla appeals court denial of protection
Braving trauma, survivor Eco Dangla appeals court denial of protection
“To admit the crime but shield the culprits is to side with the oppressor. This is not justice—it is the normalization of impunity.”
REALITY CHECK: Government lies about the violence in Mendiola protest
REALITY CHECK: Government lies about the violence in Mendiola protest
In this article, Bulatlat fact-checks the claims of the government officials in the major anti-corruption protest in Manila that resulted in more than 215 individuals arrested, including 91 minors. The reality: there are casualties, maximum tolerance is questionable, and the police used teargas.
Right(s) Up: Corruption as human rights anomaly
Right(s) Up: Corruption as human rights anomaly
The multi-billion peso corruption scandal could have been used to fund healthcare facilities, education, and other basic social services. Instead of respecting people’s right to protest against corruption, the government responded with violence.
91 children arrested in protest is a ‘large-scale children’s rights violation’ – Salinlahi
91 children arrested in protest is a ‘large-scale children’s rights violation’ – Salinlahi
“While corrupt officials and abusive authorities remain unaccountable, it is ordinary citizens, especially children who face violent arrests and continued deprivation of their rights. This stark double standard must end. And in any way unacceptable to violate children’s rights in this most brutal and traumatizing manner."
Philippine army’s munitions procurement from Israel condemned
Philippine army’s munitions procurement from Israel condemned
"The Filipino people must not be made accomplices to the slaughter of Palestinians."
Court rules evidence vs drag queen’s criminal charges insufficient
Court rules evidence vs drag queen’s criminal charges insufficient
All the criminal charges against Pura Luka Vega are now dismissed.
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