Lawyer: Hold Philippine military accountable for Toboso 19 massacre
“What happened in Toboso is a massacre."
Lawyer: Hold Philippine military accountable for Toboso 19 massacre
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Filipino community in NY holds vigil and indignation rally for Toboso 19
Filipino community in NY holds vigil and indignation rally for Toboso 19
“We are here to show the Philippine armed forces and government that we will continue to struggle in the footsteps of those they stole from us."
Indigenous rights activist seeks probe over military harassment, coercion
Indigenous rights activist seeks probe over military harassment, coercion
“This case of surveillance and harassment is a violation of my right to life, liberty, and security. I am worrying for my safety and mental health after the incident,” Desposado wrote in the affidavit.
Years since court orders, the disappeared have yet to surface — families
Years since court orders, the disappeared have yet to surface — families
"That is why we are here—because the Court issued a ruling affirming that Jonas was indeed a victim of enforced disappearance, ordering the Armed Forces of the Philippines to surface my son.”
ICC constitutes Trial Chamber on Duterte crimes against humanity
ICC constitutes Trial Chamber on Duterte crimes against humanity
The judges are selected in consideration of the overall judicial workload of the Court, the workload and individual concerns of respective judges, their previous involvement in cases, experience and expertise.
UP community mourns death of students in Toboso, Negros
UP community mourns death of students in Toboso, Negros
“The root of decades-long suffering on the island of Negros is the exploitation of sugar workers by powerful haciendas, heightened by counter-insurgency military operations that seek to suppress dissent and organization through manifold killings and human rights violations throughout history."
Hong Kong OFWs call for justice for Toboso 19
Hong Kong OFWs call for justice for Toboso 19
"They can cut all the flowers, but they cannot stop spring from coming. They cannot stop the reckoning of the people they have starved, displaced, and killed."
Lawyers urge public to reject unverified claims on Toboso 19 killings
Lawyers urge public to reject unverified claims on Toboso 19 killings
MAD said “disinformation thrives when claims are amplified faster than facts, when doubt is dismissed rather than examined, and when scrutiny is framed as hostility.”
Cyberlibel case dropped vs food heritage advocate
Cyberlibel case dropped vs food heritage advocate
Felix admitted that the case affected his mental health and physical well-being,
As ICC confirms charges vs Duterte, women kin amplify call for justice
As ICC confirms charges vs Duterte, women kin amplify call for justice
"We are looking forward not only to a trial, but also for Duterte’s conviction."
Right(s) Up: Negros massacre warrants probe on int’l humanitarian law violations
Right(s) Up: Negros massacre warrants probe on int’l humanitarian law violations
CIVICUS and Karapatan are calling for an immediate and independent investigation into the killings to ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable.
It’s final: Rodrigo Duterte to face ICC trial for crimes against humanity
It’s final: Rodrigo Duterte to face ICC trial for crimes against humanity
“Duterte meant to engage in the charged conduct, and intended, or was aware that violent crimes including murder would be committed in the ordinary course of events as a result of the implementation of the Common Plan."
Duterte defeated twice on ICC jurisdiction challenge
Duterte defeated twice on ICC jurisdiction challenge
“It is sad that we can only see the glimpse of justice in the international court, instead here in the Philippines. We are hoping that not only Duterte, but all those who carried out the fake war on drugs, will be held accountable.”
NUPL dedicates prestigious award win to clients, fallen lawyers
NUPL dedicates prestigious award win to clients, fallen lawyers
“To be the underdog on a larger stage, to stand against overwhelming odds, to be held in the highest regard by those who matter most — our courageous clients who deserve fearless advocates, and the communities that entrust us with their causes — and to be recognized for it on the world stage: that is our truest measure of triumph.”
Proposed ‘Terror Grooming’ bill seen as insult to youth, threat to academic freedom
Proposed ‘Terror Grooming’ bill seen as insult to youth, threat to academic freedom
"Our children have been shaped by their experiences and by history. They think critically and deeply. That awareness may be unsettling to some, but it is also transformative."
NUPL wins 2026 global human rights award for defending victims of state abuses
NUPL wins 2026 global human rights award for defending victims of state abuses
The Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center selected NUPL for nearly two decades of coordinated legal work defending civil liberties amid documented cases of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and political persecution.
Mother decries arrest, detention of artist-activist daughter
Mother decries arrest, detention of artist-activist daughter
Ceeka has been transferred to the San Jose District Jail, where she will remain while her case remains pending.
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."
‘Safer Cities’ operations, anti-poor, legally questionable – advocates
‘Safer Cities’ operations, anti-poor, legally questionable – advocates
The lawyers raised a fundamental question: if the alleged violations are punishable only by fines, why were individuals arrested or taken into custody?
After surviving abduction attempt, Negros dev’t worker decries ‘visits’ by state agents
After surviving abduction attempt, Negros dev’t worker decries ‘visits’ by state agents
“It is not a crime to help the poor, fisherfolk, farmers, and indigenous peoples here in Negros. We are doing nothing wrong."
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