17 OFWs in Canada reinstated
While the employer’s reversal is a gain of the workers, it does not undo the abuse and exploitation they endured.
17 OFWs in Canada reinstated
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Legal victories and civic resistance against systemic repression
Legal victories and civic resistance against systemic repression
Karapatan stated that these legal victories not only granted freedom and protection to activists, but also emphasized the resistance against abuses and weaponization of counter-terror laws.
SC affirms conviction of Kian’s killers
SC affirms conviction of Kian’s killers
“[W]hen Kian was shot, he was not in a position to defend himself,” a portion of SC’s decision read.
Marihangin residents, allies fear holiday invasion of ancestral land
Marihangin residents, allies fear holiday invasion of ancestral land
"This newest spate of attacks is linked to the ambitious luxury tourism project of San Miguel Corp. in Balabac."
Philippine science backs Odette survivors’ claims in Shell case
Philippine science backs Odette survivors’ claims in Shell case
Philippine studies like Bagtasa’s give survivors firm local evidence as they confront a global polluter.
State forces under NTF-ELCAC, SOLCOM target peasant organizer
State forces under NTF-ELCAC, SOLCOM target peasant organizer
“These are not isolated acts by rogue elements. They are part of a systematic campaign to silence legitimate peasant organizing and human rights work in the countryside.”
Youth activist, family harassed anew after filing CHR case vs cops
Youth activist, family harassed anew after filing CHR case vs cops
“I explained that I considered the incident a form of harassment because the police showed up at my house late at night and I was even warned that I was allegedly included in a military “hot list” and dissuaded me from joining rallies lest I’ll be abducted “should higher ups” mandate it,” Bergula said.
‘Feigning cognitive impairments’ | Prosecution, victims urge ICC to proceed with hearing
‘Feigning cognitive impairments’ | Prosecution, victims urge ICC to proceed with hearing
“It strongly appears that Mr Duterte is feigning cognitive impairments in an attempt to avoid a trial on the merits,” the Prosecution of the International Criminal Court (ICC) stated based on the report from the panel of medical experts.
TIMELINE: 2025 Flood Control Projects Corruption Scandal
TIMELINE: 2025 Flood Control Projects Corruption Scandal
The Presidential Communications Office claims that the scandal is nearing its ‘endgame’. However, Bulatlat’s timeline of related activities suggest that the investigation has yet to reach its climax, much less a resolution.
AKAB: The struggle must continue
AKAB: The struggle must continue
In the view of many affected, the barricades on Nov. 30 were more than concrete and shields, they symbolized a system that protects those who loot public funds, while brutalizing those who demand transparency.
Political prisoners languish in overcrowded jails, a stark irony in corruption impunity
Political prisoners languish in overcrowded jails, a stark irony in corruption impunity
“The political prisoners were the ones who stood in the line of fire against the struggle against corruption and the struggle for justice, freedom and national democracy."
Indigenous peoples face rights violations in Asia’s renewable energy boom
Indigenous peoples face rights violations in Asia’s renewable energy boom
"We host dams, geothermal plants, and windmills, but we don’t even get electricity. The power is used for industries and businesses, not for our communities."
Closing Lumad schools not enough, gov’t targets humanitarian mission activists
Closing Lumad schools not enough, gov’t targets humanitarian mission activists
"We will not stop until justice is served. We have done nothing wrong. Their accusations bear no truth and we will continue to challenge it and push for any legal remedies available to us."
Bayan rejects 2026 budget, exposes pork barrel in bicam version
Bayan rejects 2026 budget, exposes pork barrel in bicam version
The deadlock exposed the bicam not as a venue for reconciliation but as a bargaining table over pork.
On International Migrants Day, Filipino migrants in Canada demand genuine protection and services from the PH gov’t
On International Migrants Day, Filipino migrants in Canada demand genuine protection and services from the PH gov’t
Migrante Canada joined Migrante International in declaring December 18 as Zero Remittance Day, expressing outrage against systemic government corruption in the Philippines, where hard-earned remittances sent daily by Overseas Filipino Workers are pocketed by the state.
Human rights lawyer Neri Colmenares receives honorary doctorate from University of Melbourne
Human rights lawyer Neri Colmenares receives honorary doctorate from University of Melbourne
The university cited Colmenares’ role in advancing legal accountability in the Philippines and beyond, particularly through international human rights mechanisms and domestic legal reforms.
Sitio Marihangin residents fight unfavorable temporary restraining order
Sitio Marihangin residents fight unfavorable temporary restraining order
“Many people were crying because of the Court's decision. It was as if they had lost hope."
On international human rights day, groups denounce rights violations and corruption Marcos Jr. administration
On international human rights day, groups denounce rights violations and corruption Marcos Jr. administration
On International Human Rights Day, Karapatan leads thousands of protesters condemning the continuing violations of human rights and international humanitarian law under the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration. Multisectoral progressive groups express strong criticism over the government’s continued failure to hold high-ranking officials accountable amid widespread corruption in flood control and other infrastructure projects.
Pattern of impunity: Courts dismiss Southern Tagalog activists’ countercharges vs police, military
Pattern of impunity: Courts dismiss Southern Tagalog activists’ countercharges vs police, military
“These soldiers accused, forced into silence and attempted to detail at will through fabricated evidence and rehearsed witnesses packaged as rebel returnees. And now, they can walk away unaccountable because the state calls it ‘procedure.’”
Leaving to survive: How joblessness pushes Filipinos into trafficking hubs across Southeast Asia
Leaving to survive: How joblessness pushes Filipinos into trafficking hubs across Southeast Asia
For Migrante International, the human trafficking cases surfacing in recent months—particularly those involving “scam hubs” in Southeast Asia—are not isolated incidents. They are symptoms of a deeper crisis forcing Filipinos to leave the country in search of work.
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