Group denounces libel vs Capiz broadcasters
The cases faced by Baskog Radio anchors India and Jay Lavapiez prove that libel laws have been weaponized for intimidation and retaliation.
Group denounces libel vs Capiz broadcasters
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 2 years, son laments continuing disappearance of Mindanao labor organizer
After 2 years, son laments continuing disappearance of Mindanao labor organizer
"We do not know where to stand or how to feel, whether we could still hope or just move on."
Ordinary Filipinos endure heat, lengthy wait for cheaper rice
Ordinary Filipinos endure heat, lengthy wait for cheaper rice
"They should not accommodate 500 persons only in a day because they have a lot of stock. We did not ask for rice; we will buy it from them."
SC decision on Rappler case: Another victory for press freedom
SC decision on Rappler case: Another victory for press freedom
This triumph is a testament that winning is possible if people choose to fight.
Community pantry in the face of adversity
Community pantry in the face of adversity
Through community pantries, people can donate goods which the severely affected could get based on what they need.
Groups frustrated over ruling affirming Cumpio, Domequil guilty verdict
Groups frustrated over ruling affirming Cumpio, Domequil guilty verdict
“Uy-Perez’s blind faith in the testimonies of self-declared rebel surrenderers is unacceptable and unjust.”
Prohibiting forced marriage following rape upholds Muslim women’s rights, dignity — groups
Prohibiting forced marriage following rape upholds Muslim women’s rights, dignity — groups
“It is a meaningful step forward in upholding the dignity, rights, and justice that every woman and girl deserves."
Lanao del Norte abaca plant workers fight for just wages
Lanao del Norte abaca plant workers fight for just wages
Improving the workers’ situation should be at the center of CBA negotiations, especially amid rising cost of basic goods and services.
Group denounces killing of Negros Occidental broadcaster
Group denounces killing of Negros Occidental broadcaster
"It is a blatant attack to silence voices that seek to inform, question, and hold power to account for their civic duties and responsibilities and uphold the public’s right to know."
Political content led to attacks vs campus press
Political content led to attacks vs campus press
“There is no such thing as ‘apolitical’ reporting. It is always focused on the interest of the people.”
Groups alarmed over US military presence in Cagayan de Oro
Groups alarmed over US military presence in Cagayan de Oro
Genuine national security should not be dependent on foreign troops or expanded militarization.
CHR Haran report revisited amid calls to reverse Talaingod 13 conviction
CHR Haran report revisited amid calls to reverse Talaingod 13 conviction
The CHR concluded that there were indeed militarization and human rights violations committed by both the Philippine Army and paramilitary group Alamara within the ancestral lands of the Lumad in certain sitios in the towns of Talaingod and Kapalong in Davao del Norte.
Reporter’s arrest over report on criminal case an ‘abuse of the law’
Reporter’s arrest over report on criminal case an ‘abuse of the law’
“While the security of personal information is important, the [Data Privacy Act] is also commonly used to deny media workers access to information essential to their work and for 'lawfare' suits to deter or punish coverage.”
Urgent action called over deaths due to stray bullets in BARMM
Urgent action called over deaths due to stray bullets in BARMM
Over 4,800 households from four barangays in Nabalawag town, including Damatulan, Kadigasan, Olandang, and Kuradangan, were displaced due to the recent conflict.
Kowloon workers decry offer of P10 salary hike
Kowloon workers decry offer of P10 salary hike
“The company of Kowloon would not generate P25 million if not for the blood and sweat of workers."
Aldeem Yañez: Church worker ‘armed with guitar, not pistol’
Aldeem Yañez: Church worker ‘armed with guitar, not pistol’
"The mission of the church and civil society to serve, protect, and uplift the marginalized is not a threat to the state but a contribution to justice, peace, and the common good."
UN experts express alarm over conviction of Cumpio, Domequil
UN experts express alarm over conviction of Cumpio, Domequil
"Cumpio and Domequil deserve to be free to fight for justice.”
Anti-dynasty bill passed by House panel criticized: ‘Prohibit, not regulate’
Anti-dynasty bill passed by House panel criticized: ‘Prohibit, not regulate’
“Any enabling law that falls short of outright prohibition is not reform—it is a mockery of the Constitution, and we refuse to be party to it."
Agri workers reject oil palm plantation expansion plan in Mindanao
Agri workers reject oil palm plantation expansion plan in Mindanao
The group called it a “terrible” policy.
Basilan tragedy victims: Sack Coast Guard commander, revoke firm’s license
Basilan tragedy victims: Sack Coast Guard commander, revoke firm’s license
“Lives lost could no longer be returned, and the trauma we are suffering due to the gross and repeated negligence of Aleson will haunt us for life."
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