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Defend Bicol intensifies anti-fascist campaign
Defend Bicol intensifies anti-fascist campaign
More than 8,000 soldiers from the United States, the Philippines, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Canada are participating in consecutive “war games” this year.
Police arrest two community organizers in Laguna
Police arrest two community organizers in Laguna
These arrests only serve to worsen the already worrisome state of human rights.
Rights groups condemn interrogation of People’s SONA protesters
Rights groups condemn interrogation of People’s SONA protesters
Seven detainees were taken in groups to a conference room and questioned without the presence of lawyers.
Filipinos in Toronto denounce Marcos Jr’s SONA
Filipinos in Toronto denounce Marcos Jr’s SONA
“Marcos Jr., mahiya ka naman.”
Youth activists remain under state repression, surveillance
Youth activists remain under state repression, surveillance
“They are going house to house just to intimidate us."
‘Overkill’ | Groups slam police arrests of activists during SONA 2026 protest
‘Overkill’ | Groups slam police arrests of activists during SONA 2026 protest
“It sets a bad, dangerous precedent. They conducted the arrest in the middle of the protest. Even police protocols and the law prohibits it."
Rights groups data show terror laws used for state repression
Rights groups data show terror laws used for state repression
"For years, the ATA and the TFPSA have served as legal weapons for unjust arrests, prolonged detention, bank account freezes and other forms of political repression, threatening the people’s fundamental rights and freedoms."
Media groups decry harassment of journalists, activist during protest
Media groups decry harassment of journalists, activist during protest
“Any act by law enforcement that prevents members of the press from documenting public assemblies undermines press freedom."
Behind bars, political prisoners assert freedom
Behind bars, political prisoners assert freedom
"We learned so much, including the daily indignities they experienced."
‘Ghost witness’ in political prisoners case exposed in trial
‘Ghost witness’ in political prisoners case exposed in trial
The two witnesses testified that no “Carlos De Dios” had lived in the barangay where the three accused were arrested.
Advocates renew calls for Talaingod 13 conviction reversal
Advocates renew calls for Talaingod 13 conviction reversal
“By sustaining this conviction, the State codifies a chilling precedent."
UN expert questions handling of rights defender killed by police
UN expert questions handling of rights defender killed by police
UN Special Rapporteur on human rights defender Mary Lawlor urged the Philippine government to reopen the investigation, stressing that the documentary evidence tends to support wrongful death litigation.
Mining firm files cyberlibel vs anti-mining residents’ lawyer
Mining firm files cyberlibel vs anti-mining residents’ lawyer
The cyberlibel complaint against Santos comes amid continuing opposition to NLMRC’s exploration activities, with residents maintaining a barricade to protest the company’s operations.
Network launched to protect, defend Mindanao youth activists
Network launched to protect, defend Mindanao youth activists
"The establishment of the Hands Off Mindanao Youth Activists Network is a declaration that the youth will continue to stand together in defense of our rights, our communities, and our future."
Court ruling exposes constitutional violations in arrest of labor advocate
Court ruling exposes constitutional violations in arrest of labor advocate
Since the arrest was unlawful, the court held that the search conducted afterward was likewise unconstitutional.
Progressive groups confront NTF-ELCAC officials in UN Counter-Terrorism Week
Progressive groups confront NTF-ELCAC officials in UN Counter-Terrorism Week
“The states do not appear to actively care about human rights, nor do they even pay lip service to it to appear that they uphold [the fourth pillar].”
Groups say suspension of red-tagger Badoy’s medical license not enough
Groups say suspension of red-tagger Badoy’s medical license not enough
“Six-months suspension is entirely disproportionate to the severe, life-threatening danger she has inflicted upon the medical community.”
Ten years on, Duterte’s kill order strikes deep
Ten years on, Duterte’s kill order strikes deep
Memory is brutal for the families of drug war victims.
Families of disappeared endure pain after two decades
Families of disappeared endure pain after two decades
"What is deeply painful and infuriating is that Palparan is the one we ended up speaking with."
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