SC issues protection for Negros lawyer, dev’t workers
“This is an important step toward protecting human rights defenders from red-tagging, surveillance, harassment, and threats."
SC issues protection for Negros lawyer, dev’t workers
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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."
Rights groups condemn military for hostaging the dead in Abra
Rights groups condemn military for hostaging the dead in Abra
“The AFP is keeping the dead hostage."
Christina Pasion, artist, activist for the people
Christina Pasion, artist, activist for the people
“She ultimately chose to travel to the Philippines to volunteer with marginalized communities because she was so moved by the plight of migrant workers and understood that to truly understand and solve this, the answers are in the Philippines itself.”
Environment groups alarmed over cyberlibel raps vs anti-mining advocates
Environment groups alarmed over cyberlibel raps vs anti-mining advocates
“Alarmingly, these cases continue to increase, as corporations and the state deliberately target communities and defenders."
Revilla granted bail as elderly political prisoners remain in jail
Revilla granted bail as elderly political prisoners remain in jail
“A justice system that favors grafters and plunderers over those who fight for accountability is one that runs on impunity and dispenses injustice."
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."
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