Senate chaos shows vital media role despite hostile condition
“In moments of crisis, clarity is resistance, and truth is the nation’s defense."
Senate chaos shows vital media role despite hostile condition
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.
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.”
Will the Senate impeach VP Duterte?
Will the Senate impeach VP Duterte?
The leadership change in the Senate is linked to the upcoming impeachment trial of Duterte.
Displaced Marawi residents face eviction from temporary shelter
Displaced Marawi residents face eviction from temporary shelter
“The government prioritized infrastructure and tourism projects such as the Ferris wheel overlooking Lanao Lake over helping displaced families return and rebuild their homes."
Rights commission report affirms detrimental outcomes of red-tagging — groups
Rights commission report affirms detrimental outcomes of red-tagging — groups
For human rights alliance Karapatan, CHR’s conclusions reinforced its long-standing calls to abolish the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict, a state-run agency that has been blatantly red-tagging progressive groups and advocates.
Groups slam Tomahawk missile firing under Balikatan exercise
Groups slam Tomahawk missile firing under Balikatan exercise
“All missile systems [...] should be immediately removed since they endanger our communities and undermine our national security."
Why her impeachment case matters
Why her impeachment case matters
Despite repeated communication for Duterte to directly respond to these allegations, she did not attend the hearings.
Media groups on World Press Freedom Day: ‘Free Frenchie, justice for RJ!’
Media groups on World Press Freedom Day: ‘Free Frenchie, justice for RJ!’
The NUJP also emphasized the need to address the climate of impunity. If this still exists, “no amount of safety measures would be enough to protect ourselves from harm.”
Philippines remains dangerous for journalists
Philippines remains dangerous for journalists
It is still under the dark orange category, which implies a “difficult” state of press freedom.
Soldiers, police face charges over Zamboanga City ‘massacre’
Soldiers, police face charges over Zamboanga City ‘massacre’
Concerned groups denounced the killing of three civilians, calling for an impartial investigation that is independent of the involved units.
Lanao del Norte plant workers end 52-day strike, clinch wage increase
Lanao del Norte plant workers end 52-day strike, clinch wage increase
The union was able to clinch wage increase, signing bonus, back pay, and adjustments in their work hours.
Indigenous peoples alliance criticizes new NCIP chair
Indigenous peoples alliance criticizes new NCIP chair
“The snake, no matter how it changes its skin, is still a snake.”
Groups decry ‘massacre’ in Zamboanga City
Groups decry ‘massacre’ in Zamboanga City
“I saw it with my own two eyes. What happened was a massacre."
Cyberlibel case dropped vs food heritage advocate
Cyberlibel case dropped vs food heritage advocate
Felix admitted that the case affected his mental health and physical well-being,
Altermidya demands justice for journalist killed in Negros Occidental
Altermidya demands justice for journalist killed in Negros Occidental
“We give the highest honor to our colleague RJ, who until his last breath served marginalized communities by immersing and reporting on their stories."
Solicitor General urged to relieve Cumpio, Domequil in terrorism financing case
Solicitor General urged to relieve Cumpio, Domequil in terrorism financing case
“As the ‘tribune of the people,’ the OSG has a duty to ensure that sham and fabricated cases, like the cases against Frenchie and Marielle, should not be allowed to prosper.”
‘Pax Silica’ initiative seen as war production, environment destruction
‘Pax Silica’ initiative seen as war production, environment destruction
“Semiconductors and advanced electronics are central to contemporary warfare, embedded in drones, missile systems, surveillance networks, and communications infrastructure."
CA upholds ruling: No proof money seized from Cumpio, Domequil linked to terrorism
CA upholds ruling: No proof money seized from Cumpio, Domequil linked to terrorism
“[One rebel returnee’s] assertions as a ‘single cooperating insider’ must be received with extreme caution. Unless it is supported by independent and unbiased evidence, her narration of the events deserves scant consideration."
Indigenous folk say bill reforming IPRA to fast track corporate access to lands
Indigenous folk say bill reforming IPRA to fast track corporate access to lands
“Placing ancestral domain administration under the DENR will only fast-track corporate access to indigenous territories — streamlining plunder, not stopping it."
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