Mindanao folks prefer wider anti-political dynasty law
“To prevent concentration of power of resources in one family."
Mindanao folks prefer wider anti-political dynasty law
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Duterte’s cowardice shows in letter to ICC
Duterte’s cowardice shows in letter to ICC
“We have longed for the moment when he will face his crimes."
REALITY CHECK: Rodrigo Duterte oversaw the policy of extrajudicial killings
REALITY CHECK: Rodrigo Duterte oversaw the policy of extrajudicial killings
Rodrigo Duterte himself ordered the killings several times before, during, and after his Presidential term.
EDSA40 protest seeks to revive people power against corruption
EDSA40 protest seeks to revive people power against corruption
“Whatever your political color, let us unite at Edsa against poverty and corruption. All those involved must be held accountable.”
Students demand safe haven implementation amid terror-tagging
Students demand safe haven implementation amid terror-tagging
“The administration and the entire UP system must act decisively to protect their constituents.”
Kin of ‘drug war’ victims ready for Duterte ICC hearing
Kin of ‘drug war’ victims ready for Duterte ICC hearing
“For us victims, the confirmation of charges against Duterte is an answered prayer. It is clear to us that the ICC shows the call for justice does not end in the Philippines."
News in pictures: Kin, supporters urge Marcos Jr. to grant habeas corpus petition
News in pictures: Kin, supporters urge Marcos Jr. to grant habeas corpus petition
In solidarity with Veloso, supporters also brought a large heart-shaped open letter to boost her morale while they campaign for her freedom.
ICC identifies Duterte’s co-perpetrators in ‘drug war’
ICC identifies Duterte’s co-perpetrators in ‘drug war’
Unlike the previously released version, the less redacted one now identifies co-perpetrators in the commission of alleged crimes against humanity.
Groups slam arrest of elderly consumer advocate
Groups slam arrest of elderly consumer advocate
“The case of Engr. Calajate is not an isolated incident. It is part of a broader framework of neoliberal policies pushed by the state."
Posters red-tagging community leaders circulate in Albay schools
Posters red-tagging community leaders circulate in Albay schools
Posters were spotted at Bicol University (BU), Bicol College (BC), Legazpi City National High School (LCNHS), Legazpi Science High School (LSHS) and Daraga North Central School (DNCS).
Kin welcome ICC’s inclusion of 500 more victims, naming of Duterte’s co-perpetrators
Kin welcome ICC’s inclusion of 500 more victims, naming of Duterte’s co-perpetrators
“Today, we have seen and read the names of the real culprits – they who have blood on their hands for implementing a deadly policy. The world ought to know who they are.”
Groups press gov’t to probe surveillance, harassment of Southern Mindanao organizers
Groups press gov’t to probe surveillance, harassment of Southern Mindanao organizers
“This is a manifestation of the Marcos Jr. regime's disregard of workers' freedom of association and other rights,”
Technologists, scientists oppose CICC’s move to block Signal App, decry rights violation
Technologists, scientists oppose CICC’s move to block Signal App, decry rights violation
"We’ve seen this pattern before with SIM Registration and other policies that expand state access to personal data in the name of 'security’."
Military exposes journalist to potential harassment
Military exposes journalist to potential harassment
History teaches us that the media should be wary whenever men with guns deign to dictate what we should report and how.
Youth group decries police ‘reception rites’ in Basilan
Youth group decries police ‘reception rites’ in Basilan
“This senseless cruelty inflicted upon cadets is reflective of the fascist nature of the PNP."
Cebu groups call for criminal liability a month after landfill collapse
Cebu groups call for criminal liability a month after landfill collapse
Justice for the victims goes beyond relief assistance and requires criminal liability, adequate compensation, and long-term support for the families of those killed.
NDFP consultant still missing after 3 years
NDFP consultant still missing after 3 years
Under the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG) signed by the Philippine government and the NDFP in 1995, peace consultants like Ariel Badiang should be protected.
Civil society pushes for rights-based digital future in ASEAN
Civil society pushes for rights-based digital future in ASEAN
Findings highlight the ASEAN’s vision overemphasis on economic efficiency in rapid digitalization, while the promotion and protection of human rights in these documents remain limited.
Mass NPA surrender in Southern Mindanao a ‘manufactured narrative,’ ex-lawmaker says
Mass NPA surrender in Southern Mindanao a ‘manufactured narrative,’ ex-lawmaker says
Hunger and intimidation were used to force people to ‘surrender’ ceremonies. Food packs and small aid in exchange for land, service, and justice. This is not peace—it is counterinsurgency.
US progressives condemn PH gov’t terror-tagging amid Fil-Am activist’s return
US progressives condemn PH gov’t terror-tagging amid Fil-Am activist’s return
NTF-ELCAC has been using the “terror-grooming” narrative to portray activists and rights defenders as naive people who are “fooled” into taking up arms against the government. Equating activism with being combatants, sympathizers and supporters is part of that narrative.
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