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Artists say no to Marcos-Duterte tandem in 2022 elections
Artists say no to Marcos-Duterte tandem in 2022 elections
“We use art to question, highlight, and resist exactly what is eroding on our communities.”
‘Arrested development worker is a loving mother, persevering advocate’
‘Arrested development worker is a loving mother, persevering advocate’
For her daughter, Sally Ujano’s countless contribution in promoting the interests of women and children is the best demonstration of her love for the Filipino people and the country.
Questions on peace rise again amid capture of teacher-revolutionary
Questions on peace rise again amid capture of teacher-revolutionary
“Under International Humanitarian Law and the Geneva Convention, Raca is a prisoner of war and hors de combat, by virtue of her being under the custody of the Marines,” Karapatan-ST said in a statement. “She has rights that should be ensured by the authorities that currently have her.”
Group launches ‘Digital Safe House’ for Filipino women journalists
Group launches ‘Digital Safe House’ for Filipino women journalists
“This project is being launched to the public in light of events that have been plaguing the country’s news industry for the last five years: journalist killings, arrests, red-tagging, filing of libel charges, to name a few.”
Joys and Sacrifices of Proclaiming God’s Jubilee
Joys and Sacrifices of Proclaiming God’s Jubilee
As forerunners of just peace, equity, and liberation, like John the Baptist, who announced the coming of the Messiah, the task is truly a challenge and may possibly cost one’s life while in the process. Announcing God’s jubilee would mean proclaiming that salvation does not only involve the soul but as well as the physical, mental, economic, social, and political aspects of our human life.
Remember Ka Lando
Remember Ka Lando
A big crowd stormed the streets at Olalia’s funeral. It was photographed in the newspapers. What it did not capture, however, was the long march to justice.
Challenges to terror law will continue before SC
Challenges to terror law will continue before SC
Practically all the petitioners and their lawyers who have spoken up welcomed these two rulings. However, they found these inadequate, arguing that other provisions that would similarly curtail civil and political rights should be declared unconstitutional as well.
Political prisoner rushed to hospital
Political prisoner rushed to hospital
Political prisoner Alexander Birondo, a staff of the Peace Panel of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, was rushed to the hospital on Dec. 7, after exhibiting symptoms of a stroke.
New Nobel laureate Maria Ressa highlights worrying press freedom situation in PH
New Nobel laureate Maria Ressa highlights worrying press freedom situation in PH
Rappler CEO and veteran journalist Maria Ressa highlighted the continuing attacks against Filipino journalists as she accepted the Nobel Peace Prize award in Oslo, Norway yesterday, International Human Rights Day.
On Human Rights Day, groups say no to Marcos-Duterte ‘terror team’
On Human Rights Day, groups say no to Marcos-Duterte ‘terror team’
Today’s protest action comes just a day after the Supreme Court announced its decision to uphold the Anti-Terror Act of 2020, striking down portions of only two of its provisions.
How red-tagging justifies human rights abuses
How red-tagging justifies human rights abuses
Under Duterte, red-tagging is used as a weapon to silence dissent and as justification for human rights abuses.
‘We are indignant’ | Rights activist, lawyer remain resolute to fight for rights amid upholding of Anti-Terror Law
‘We are indignant’ | Rights activist, lawyer remain resolute to fight for rights amid upholding of Anti-Terror Law
“What can we do, what can we expect especially in the upcoming elections? We need to organize and strongly fight for our rights.”
High court upholds Anti-Terror Act except portions of 2 provisions
High court upholds Anti-Terror Act except portions of 2 provisions
The Supreme Court has upheld the controversial terror law as constitutional except for two provisions.
Kin, rights defenders pay tribute to slain activists under Duterte
Kin, rights defenders pay tribute to slain activists under Duterte
"They tried to bury us. They didn't know we were seeds."
‘Duterte to use Anti-Terror Law against the opposition’ – Neri Colmenares
‘Duterte to use Anti-Terror Law against the opposition’ – Neri Colmenares
Senatorial candidate and former Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares insists that Duterte will use the law against the opposition this coming elections.
Interview with Sonny Africa on IBON’s analysis on the PH economic crisis
Interview with Sonny Africa on IBON’s analysis on the PH economic crisis
The stinginess of the Philippine government’s COVID-19 response only reflects how thoroughly the state has internalized its role as prioritizing the interests of capital over the working classes. It is not spending what needs to be spent on COVID-19 containment, health measures, assistance to distressed families and small enterprises, and others.
Progressives insist Terror Law to legalize state terrorism
Progressives insist Terror Law to legalize state terrorism
Cristina Palabay, secretary general of human rights alliance Karapatan, said that the ATA, if upheld, would only legalize the human rights violations perpetrated by state security forces.
Wife seeks CA’s help in finding abducted activist Steve Abua
Wife seeks CA’s help in finding abducted activist Steve Abua
Exactly a month after her husband was abducted, Johanna Abua asked the Court of Appeals to demand army officials to produce the body of Steve Abua who went missing on November 6, 2021. He was last seen in the village of Sta. Cruz which is part of the central business district of the municipality of Lubao in the province of Pampanga, some 90 kilometers from Manila.
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