US-based progressives welcome Marcos Jr.’s failed UN Security Council bid
“Marcos is an embarrassment to the Filipino people, a traitor to us."
US-based progressives welcome Marcos Jr.’s failed UN Security Council bid
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Fil-Am activists slam NTF-ELCAC-backed organization in the US
Fil-Am activists slam NTF-ELCAC-backed organization in the US
FACT’s weaponization of social media to explicitly name organizations and…individuals is a well rehearsed counterinsurgency tactic of the Philippine government.
Media groups slam Marcoleta over ‘paid hacks’ remark
Media groups slam Marcoleta over ‘paid hacks’ remark
The senator’s attack is an attempt to undermine the public’s trust in the media amid the coverage of the continuing chaos in the Senate.
Overseas Filipinos launch campaign against rights abuses in Negros
Overseas Filipinos launch campaign against rights abuses in Negros
Overseas Filipino grassroots organizations launched the “Defend Negros” campaign in response to the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) operation in Toboso, Negros Occidental that left 19 people dead on April 19, 2026.
Philippines’ failed bid for UNSC seat reflects human rights record
Philippines’ failed bid for UNSC seat reflects human rights record
“Marcos Jr. regime has lost a platform for its brazen hypocrisy on the Philippines’ dirt-and-grime human rights record."
Swift dev’t of anti-disinformation bill alarms groups
Swift dev’t of anti-disinformation bill alarms groups
Networks of alternative news outfits and development workers expressed alarm over the swift development of a proposed measure seeking to penalize the spreading of false information.
Senate chaos compromises truth, accountability, justice
Senate chaos compromises truth, accountability, justice
Cayetano should be replaced to break the impasse.
Anti-corruption campaign as church’s peace work
Anti-corruption campaign as church’s peace work
“Good governance and politics of change are part of the peace talks. This should compel them to go back to the negotiating panel."
Fisherfolk oppose US-funded Sangley airport development
Fisherfolk oppose US-funded Sangley airport development
"We are not ignorant of the sinister agenda of the US in funding the rehabilitation and ultimate transformation of the SPIA."
Rights defenders dedicate awards to grassroots
Rights defenders dedicate awards to grassroots
“This is a recognition of the continuing need to fight for human rights in this country in the middle of an exacerbating crisis.”
‘Second chance’: Mary Jane Veloso continues to hope for release from PH detention
‘Second chance’: Mary Jane Veloso continues to hope for release from PH detention
“That is my only wish. I just want to be given the chance to be a daughter and take care of my aging parents, and to be a mother to my children who have been separated from me for almost fifteen years.”
Cumpio, Domequil continue fight for freedom
Cumpio, Domequil continue fight for freedom
Both of them did not have the chance to inform their families about the sudden transfer.
Groups slam PNP official’s apology after tagging Mindanao activists as ‘wanted persons’
Groups slam PNP official’s apology after tagging Mindanao activists as ‘wanted persons’
No amount of apology could fix the potential threat to their security following the tagging incident.
Southern Mindanao progressives as ‘active wanted persons’?
Southern Mindanao progressives as ‘active wanted persons’?
This move by the Cateel police could be used as a justification for trumped-up charges.
Duterte’s ICC trial starts November 30
Duterte’s ICC trial starts November 30
ICC Trial Chamber III Presiding Judge Joanna Korner said that the trial should be held quickly and efficiently.
Truth Commission established, EJK families press for inclusion
Truth Commission established, EJK families press for inclusion
“The Truth Commission was created to ensure that the stories of victims, survivors, and families are heard, verified, and preserved."
ICJ ruling on right to strike boosts workers’ struggle
ICJ ruling on right to strike boosts workers’ struggle
Even if non-binding, the ICJ advisory opinion is expected to influence international labor jurisprudence and state compliance with labor conventions.
No-sail zones for Balikatan exercises disrupt livelihoods, fishers say
No-sail zones for Balikatan exercises disrupt livelihoods, fishers say
“How can the Marcos administration sacrifice the fishing rights of Filipinos at the altar of US geopolitical agenda?”
Drop charges vs Mangyan-Iraya tribe — Katribu
Drop charges vs Mangyan-Iraya tribe — Katribu
“The Mangyan-Iraya are being called trespassers on their own ancestral land simply because they refuse to surrender it to big business interests."
Did the Tacloban judge wrongly deny bail for Cumpio, Domequil?
Did the Tacloban judge wrongly deny bail for Cumpio, Domequil?
It is illogical for the accused to evade judgment as they already served half of the minimum penalty.
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