Months after massacre, victim’s remains not yet given to family
The continued failure to return Wendel’s remains is a form of torture inflicted on the family left behind.
Months after massacre, victim’s remains not yet given to family
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Mistaken as NPA, soldiers kill Lumad woman in Bukidnon
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.
Youth groups sound alarm over red-tagging, forced interrogation of student leader
Youth groups sound alarm over red-tagging, forced interrogation of student leader
Youth and environmental groups denounced the interrogation and red-tagging of University of the Philippines University Student Council (USC) Councilor-elect Angel Lopez on June 13 amid community immersion in a community in Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya.
Activists demand justice for queer political prisoners
Activists demand justice for queer political prisoners
“True equality cannot exist where people are imprisoned for their political beliefs and advocacy."
Mothers of disappeared ask: Where is convicted rights violator Palparan?
Mothers of disappeared ask: Where is convicted rights violator Palparan?
“Allowing a convicted perpetrator of grave human rights violations to receive extraordinary accommodations sends the wrong message—that accountability may be evaded by those with power or connections."
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."
Family decries continuing harassment against detained artist-activist
Family decries continuing harassment against detained artist-activist
But while Ceeka’s condition remains stable, her family said that military personnel continue to make repeated attempts to approach her inside detention.
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."
Rights groups slam dismissal of ill-gotten wealth case vs Marcos family
Rights groups slam dismissal of ill-gotten wealth case vs Marcos family
"An enraged Filipino people can also come full circle in their ability to oust this kleptocratic clique from power."
US-based progressives welcome Marcos Jr.’s failed UN Security Council bid
US-based progressives welcome Marcos Jr.’s failed UN Security Council bid
“Marcos is an embarrassment to the Filipino people, a traitor to us."
Fil-Am activists slam NTF-ELCAC-backed organization in the US
Fil-Am activists slam NTF-ELCAC-backed organization in the US
FACT’s weaponization of social media to explicitly name organizations and…individuals is a well rehearsed counterinsurgency tactic of the Philippine government.
Overseas Filipinos launch campaign against rights abuses in Negros
Overseas Filipinos launch campaign against rights abuses in Negros
Overseas Filipino grassroots organizations launched the “Defend Negros” campaign in response to the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) operation in Toboso, Negros Occidental that left 19 people dead on April 19, 2026.
Philippines’ failed bid for UNSC seat reflects human rights record
Philippines’ failed bid for UNSC seat reflects human rights record
“Marcos Jr. regime has lost a platform for its brazen hypocrisy on the Philippines’ dirt-and-grime human rights record."
Rights defenders dedicate awards to grassroots
Rights defenders dedicate awards to grassroots
“This is a recognition of the continuing need to fight for human rights in this country in the middle of an exacerbating crisis.”
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.
Duterte’s ICC trial starts November 30
Duterte’s ICC trial starts November 30
ICC Trial Chamber III Presiding Judge Joanna Korner said that the trial should be held quickly and efficiently.
Truth Commission established, EJK families press for inclusion
Truth Commission established, EJK families press for inclusion
“The Truth Commission was created to ensure that the stories of victims, survivors, and families are heard, verified, and preserved."
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.
Groups criticize DND’s defense of PH military’s role in Toboso 19 massacre
Groups criticize DND’s defense of PH military’s role in Toboso 19 massacre
The roots of armed conflict cannot be resolved through state terror.
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