Hearing for disappeared labor activist starts almost a year after filing
“Where is the swift judicial remedy to enforced disappearance through the writ of amparo?”
Hearing for disappeared labor activist starts almost a year after filing
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Cebu BPO workers report forced return, threats after earthquake
Cebu BPO workers report forced return, threats after earthquake
At least 10 BPO companies in Cebu City violated labor rights and occupational safety standards following the September 30 earthquake, the BPO Industry Employees Network-Cebu reported.
Rights groups, lawyers refute police’s ‘outright lies’ on maltreatment of Sept. 21 detainees
Rights groups, lawyers refute police’s ‘outright lies’ on maltreatment of Sept. 21 detainees
"There is no other credible evidence of the abuse, torture and cruelty that the arrested individuals suffered in the hands of the PNP than their very own testimonies and that of their families and lawyers."
Women’s group in Cordillera decries harassment of leader
Women’s group in Cordillera decries harassment of leader
Despite being cleared of all charges, she remained a target of state suppression.
‘Government stole construction worker’s life’
‘Government stole construction worker’s life’
"The government didn't just steal taxes. It stole Eric Saber's life."
Braving trauma, survivor Eco Dangla appeals court denial of protection
Braving trauma, survivor Eco Dangla appeals court denial of protection
“To admit the crime but shield the culprits is to side with the oppressor. This is not justice—it is the normalization of impunity.”
In Bicol, Church’s peace walk is also a march against corruption
In Bicol, Church’s peace walk is also a march against corruption
Hava said he used to marshal protest actions during the Duterte administration. “ I’m already participating in the Lakbay Dalangin.”
‘Arrested for wearing black’ | Youth groups decries continued detention of student leader
‘Arrested for wearing black’ | Youth groups decries continued detention of student leader
Daniel Gio Caballes, an engineering student, resident artist and a student leader at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) was just documenting the protest when the police arrested him. Now, he is facing charges of tumults and other disturbances of public order, direct assault upon an agent of a person in authority and resistance and serious disobedience to an agent of a person in authority filed by the Manila Police District Baseco Police Station.
Groups demand probe on ‘cover-up and police brutality’
Groups demand probe on ‘cover-up and police brutality’
“This is not maximum tolerance but maximum brutality.”
Mabinay 6 freed after 7 years in unjust detention
Mabinay 6 freed after 7 years in unjust detention
"This decision sends a clear message that an individual cannot be stripped of their rights and freedoms based merely on suspicion, misplaced profiling, or the mere fact of being in a conflict area."
Stray bullet victim in Mendiola protest was a bystander, says witness
Stray bullet victim in Mendiola protest was a bystander, says witness
Eric, he said, was a bystander who took no part in the protest.
Indigenous groups demand end to mega dam projects
Indigenous groups demand end to mega dam projects
recent floodings should not be used to justify the construction of the mega dam infrastructure
Amihan condemns harassment of Cagayan women leaders
Amihan condemns harassment of Cagayan women leaders
“The government’s response to legitimate calls against corruption, poverty, and injustice is intimidation, instead of addressing the issues and problems that farmers and women face every day."
Victims’ families seek justice miles away from home
Victims’ families seek justice miles away from home
"The impunity that Duterte wielded during his time is very much felt until now."
91 children arrested in protest is a ‘large-scale children’s rights violation’ – Salinlahi
91 children arrested in protest is a ‘large-scale children’s rights violation’ – Salinlahi
“While corrupt officials and abusive authorities remain unaccountable, it is ordinary citizens, especially children who face violent arrests and continued deprivation of their rights. This stark double standard must end. And in any way unacceptable to violate children’s rights in this most brutal and traumatizing manner."
Activists tell Malacañang: ‘Jail the corrupt, not the protesters’
Activists tell Malacañang: ‘Jail the corrupt, not the protesters’
"We were hoping that Marcos would prioritize making corrupt politicians accountable, pero inuna mo pang kasuhan ang mga kabataang nagpoprotesta.”
ICC member states told, ‘Do not accept Duterte’
ICC member states told, ‘Do not accept Duterte’
"Do not let yourselves be used by this fascist and his daughter if you call yourselves as rights-respecting governments,” human rights advocate Cristina Palabay told the ICC member states.
Bayan, Karapatan denounce brutal arrests in Mendiola
Bayan, Karapatan denounce brutal arrests in Mendiola
Karapatan said the police’s conduct against the young protesters can be likened to the kind of disproportionate and excessive force employed by Marcos Sr. in quelling street protests during martial law.
Environmental defender charged for protesting vs corruption
Environmental defender charged for protesting vs corruption
“It so happens that the case against me is BP 880 issued during the Marcos Sr. era. This makes it clear that Marcos Jr is continuing the legacy of plunder and fascism of his father."
Harassment intensifies in Southern Tagalog ahead of September 21 protest
Harassment intensifies in Southern Tagalog ahead of September 21 protest
“They can follow us, take photos of our offices, and even threaten us, but we will still march on September 21. Our fellow Filipinos deserve jobs with dignity, not a life of fear.”
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