BARMM polls plagued by militarization, fraud, violence
A highly militarized environment may create a “climate of fear” that could result in voter disenfranchisement.
BARMM polls plagued by militarization, fraud, violence
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.
How banana plantation puts Bukidnon Lumad into turmoil
How banana plantation puts Bukidnon Lumad into turmoil
The Lumad community used to occupy more than a hectare only of the 2,000 hectares of Sëzukadang. However, they were able to reclaim a total of seven hectares now through reforestation.
Suspension of Maguindanao student journalist sparks outrage
Suspension of Maguindanao student journalist sparks outrage
Institutional authority should not become a license to silence criticism
Lianga Massacre and the Lumad struggle
Lianga Massacre and the Lumad struggle
More than a decade has passed but justice remains elusive.
Critical minerals policy framework linked to Pax Silica?
Critical minerals policy framework linked to Pax Silica?
“The presidential order is apparently intended to assure potential investors that national government mechanisms are in place to respond to Pax Silica's mineral requirements.”
UN body fortifies demand to free detained journalist, activists
UN body fortifies demand to free detained journalist, activists
“To ignore this UN ruling is to further slain the Philippines' record on press freedom, human rights, and democracy.”
Groups slam ‘visit’ to Misamis Oriental steel company for US military exercise
Groups slam ‘visit’ to Misamis Oriental steel company for US military exercise
This activity raises questions about national sovereignty and the increasing US military forces in the country.
Groups oppose planned anti-terrorism hub in Zamboanga del Sur
Groups oppose planned anti-terrorism hub in Zamboanga del Sur
Counterterrorism is again being used as a pretext to justify and normalize growing US military presence in the country.
Bukidnon farmers guard disputed land due to unsettled demand
Bukidnon farmers guard disputed land due to unsettled demand
Our policemen should not be involved since this is a land dispute.
‘2027 national budget deprioritizes the poor’
‘2027 national budget deprioritizes the poor’
How will Marcos fund the P7.2 trillion national budget when 2027 revenue collection is projected to be only at P5.206 trillion?
Court asked again to recognize Ampatuan massacre’s 58th victim
Court asked again to recognize Ampatuan massacre’s 58th victim
“As the years pass, it becomes easier for the world to move on. But for the families left behind, there is no moving on."
Red-tagging persists even during VP Duterte’s impeachment trial
Red-tagging persists even during VP Duterte’s impeachment trial
“These [allegations] have been constantly used by Robin Padilla."
Filipino journalists’ participation in Israel-funded trip draws criticism
Filipino journalists’ participation in Israel-funded trip draws criticism
“Far from being benign, trips sponsored by Israel are designed to bury the truth and whitewash reportage of the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people."
Military ordered to reply to missing Mindanao labor organizer’s case
Military ordered to reply to missing Mindanao labor organizer’s case
“We remain vigilant and steadfast as we go through the legal process and further advance the campaign for William Lariosa’s surfacing."
State surveillance in schools angers teachers
State surveillance in schools angers teachers
"Sara Duterte must be held accountable for misusing OVP and DepEd funds for operations that have nothing to do with improving the quality of education in the country."
State surveillance adds to teachers’ multiple burden
State surveillance adds to teachers’ multiple burden
“If they won’t stop red-tagging, profiling, tailing, harassing, and intimidating us, we will file a case.”
Media group slams VP’s criticism of Philippine journalism
Media group slams VP’s criticism of Philippine journalism
It is atrocious for the second-highest official of the land to make such generalizations on journalists and media workers who remain committed to reporting on the truth despite continuing attacks.
Gov’t urged for prompt response to 184 additional containers of alleged e-waste from US
Gov’t urged for prompt response to 184 additional containers of alleged e-waste from US
"The government must respond with the same urgency and resolve."
Soldiers delivering school chairs an ‘insult’ to Lumad militarization victims
Soldiers delivering school chairs an ‘insult’ to Lumad militarization victims
“Justice and respect to our rights must be given to us and not the military carrying chairs who deprived us to learn."
Media community faces killings, weaponization of laws under Marcos Jr.
Media community faces killings, weaponization of laws under Marcos Jr.
Eleven journalists and media workers were killed under his administration, according to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP).
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