Mistaken as NPA, soldiers kill Lumad woman in Bukidnon
The couple reportedly went to the forested area just to gather wood and sell them to buy school supplies for their children.
Mistaken as NPA, soldiers kill Lumad woman in Bukidnon
Franck Dick A. Rosete is a community journalist based in Cagayan de Oro, the regional center of Northern Mindanao. His enthusiasm for writing community and people stories can be equated to an imperishable relationship, which he is abundant in, except for the romantic one.
Franck Dick A. Rosete is a community journalist based in Cagayan de Oro, the regional center of Northern Mindanao. His enthusiasm for writing community and people stories can be equated to an imperishable relationship, which he is abundant in, except for the romantic one.
After 10 years, obtaining gov’t data via e-FOI portal remains a challenge
After 10 years, obtaining gov’t data via e-FOI portal remains a challenge
"The current FOI framework lacks the permanence, enforcement mechanisms, and institutional reach that only legislation can provide."
Former NGO worker in Bukidnon slams police visit: ‘I was traumatized’
Former NGO worker in Bukidnon slams police visit: ‘I was traumatized’
"Every time there is someone who knocks on our door, I feel nervous. If I hear some voices of men outside our home, I start to worry."
Rights group on deadly Mindanao quake: People paying the price of accountability failures
Rights group on deadly Mindanao quake: People paying the price of accountability failures
"This is the time to look into what the government owes the people of Mindanao after years of warnings, repeated tragedies, and missed opportunities to center human rights in governance and public service."
Media groups slam Marcoleta over ‘paid hacks’ remark
Media groups slam Marcoleta over ‘paid hacks’ remark
The senator’s attack is an attempt to undermine the public’s trust in the media amid the coverage of the continuing chaos in the Senate.
Swift dev’t of anti-disinformation bill alarms groups
Swift dev’t of anti-disinformation bill alarms groups
Networks of alternative news outfits and development workers expressed alarm over the swift development of a proposed measure seeking to penalize the spreading of false information.
Senate chaos compromises truth, accountability, justice
Senate chaos compromises truth, accountability, justice
Cayetano should be replaced to break the impasse.
Fisherfolk oppose US-funded Sangley airport development
Fisherfolk oppose US-funded Sangley airport development
"We are not ignorant of the sinister agenda of the US in funding the rehabilitation and ultimate transformation of the SPIA."
Groups slam PNP official’s apology after tagging Mindanao activists as ‘wanted persons’
Groups slam PNP official’s apology after tagging Mindanao activists as ‘wanted persons’
No amount of apology could fix the potential threat to their security following the tagging incident.
Southern Mindanao progressives as ‘active wanted persons’?
Southern Mindanao progressives as ‘active wanted persons’?
This move by the Cateel police could be used as a justification for trumped-up charges.
Drop charges vs Mangyan-Iraya tribe — Katribu
Drop charges vs Mangyan-Iraya tribe — Katribu
“The Mangyan-Iraya are being called trespassers on their own ancestral land simply because they refuse to surrender it to big business interests."
Did the Tacloban judge wrongly deny bail for Cumpio, Domequil?
Did the Tacloban judge wrongly deny bail for Cumpio, Domequil?
It is illogical for the accused to evade judgment as they already served half of the minimum penalty.
Media groups, kin call for justice for slain journalist
Media groups, kin call for justice for slain journalist
“Such acts of violence must not go unpunished and should be addressed in accordance with the law.”
After 9 years, Marawi displaced families have yet to return to their homes
After 9 years, Marawi displaced families have yet to return to their homes
“While the government arrogantly parades its modern, state-funded infrastructure, our people face a catastrophic lack of basic housing, water, electricity, sanitation, and livelihood."
Cagayan de Oro residents demand due process in demolition
Cagayan de Oro residents demand due process in demolition
Residents’ legal counsel is keen on checking if the city ordinance mentioned did not supersede national laws.
Ordering a peace negotiator to resign as minister weakens Moro unity?
Ordering a peace negotiator to resign as minister weakens Moro unity?
“Resignation in the middle of this COA audit can be construed as an admission of guilt, or an abandonment of duty.”
US, Malacañang urged: ‘Disclose the true nature of Pax Silica’
US, Malacañang urged: ‘Disclose the true nature of Pax Silica’
A huge portion of the nation’s land will be used for the production of AI supply chains, which they viewed as an undertaking meant to serve the US industrial and military needs.
Senate chaos shows vital media role despite hostile condition
Senate chaos shows vital media role despite hostile condition
“In moments of crisis, clarity is resistance, and truth is the nation’s defense."
Frenchie Mae Cumpio wins prestigious international award
Frenchie Mae Cumpio wins prestigious international award
"But I’d like to give a greater salute to everyone who continues to believe in truth and justice."
Amid red-tagging, media workers’ pursuit of people’s stories continues
Amid red-tagging, media workers’ pursuit of people’s stories continues
“This incident has brought me a lot of stress and I fear that the attacks against me and other activists and progressives in the Ilocos region will only escalate into more grievous attack.”
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