Military exposes journalist to potential harassment
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Military exposes journalist to potential harassment
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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.
Solons reject impeachment raps against Marcos Jr.
Solons reject impeachment raps against Marcos Jr.
Today’s result however means Marcos Jr. has a year’s reprieve before another impeachment complaint may be lodged against him.
‘Manindigan’ | Human rights campaign perseveres amid attacks, violations
‘Manindigan’ | Human rights campaign perseveres amid attacks, violations
“There are trials and hardships, but the victory born of our collective stand—and the freedom of those burdened with these cases—is far greater and far more meaningful.”
Mindoro survivor denies NTF-ELCAC ‘terror-grooming’ claims
Mindoro survivor denies NTF-ELCAC ‘terror-grooming’ claims
“The limits of youth’s social and political power to change the rotten system drive them to live the lives and join the struggle of the workers and peasants both in the cities and countryside,”
Proposed socmed registration repressive – ICT experts
Proposed socmed registration repressive – ICT experts
The lack of clear, strict limitations on further use and cross-referencing of verification data raises the concern of sensitive information being used beyond verification.
Anti-corruption activists fight back against sedition complaints
Anti-corruption activists fight back against sedition complaints
“Doubling down on the persecution of anti-corruption protesters, only reinforces our doubts on the sincerity of the government’s drive against bureaucratic corruption."
Negros human rights workers face harassment
Negros human rights workers face harassment
They constitute attacks against human rights defenders, as well as environmental and food defenders, who are working to protect land, livelihoods, and the environment for present and future generations.”
CERNET 27 decry court delays amid health issues
CERNET 27 decry court delays amid health issues
Many of the accused are professionals like doctors, lawyers, priests, and social development workers who spent years implementing humanitarian and development programs in the Visayas through CERNET which has been active since 2001.
Amanda Echanis remembers childhood, motherhood in jail
Amanda Echanis remembers childhood, motherhood in jail
Echanis was once the youngest political prisoner at two years old when she was detained with her parents Randall and Linda for trumped-up charges.
Activists face sedition charges from DOJ
Activists face sedition charges from DOJ
“The underlying message of this trumped-up case is clear—criticism of the regime will be met with legal harassment."
Committed to national democracy, Bayan marks 40th year
Committed to national democracy, Bayan marks 40th year
“The conditions are very favorable now for progress and success."
‘Justice prevailed’ | Amanda Echanis speaks out after release from prison
‘Justice prevailed’ | Amanda Echanis speaks out after release from prison
She said that she was unjustly detained for five years, one month, and 12 days, describing the ordeal as traumatic.
CA rules gov’t responsible for James Jazmines’ disappearance
CA rules gov’t responsible for James Jazmines’ disappearance
“This is a major ruling for truth and justice. But we continue to demand that the State surface James and fellow missing activist Felix Salaveria.”
Missing NDFP-CV staff in military custody?
Missing NDFP-CV staff in military custody?
Before her disappearance, Gayo was conducting research in Region 2 on the impact of drought, typhoons, and other disasters on poor farming communities.
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