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."
Groups slam arrest of elderly consumer advocate
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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.
PH, US ink critical minerals deal bodes ill for the environment, defenders – groups
PH, US ink critical minerals deal bodes ill for the environment, defenders – groups
International League of Peoples’ Struggle - Philippines warned that the agreement would be used not only for renewable energy but also for “advanced weapons systems and artificial intelligence” to serve as part of the US “imperialist agenda” in a critical minerals race against China.
Detained Mary Jane Veloso hopes to reunite with aging parents
Detained Mary Jane Veloso hopes to reunite with aging parents
“I hope to be given the opportunity to take care of my parents while they are still alive and especially my children whom I did not have the chance to watch grow up.”
Hagonoy farmers, fisherfolk call for probe amid anomalies in farm-to-market road projects
Hagonoy farmers, fisherfolk call for probe amid anomalies in farm-to-market road projects
“For decades, farm-to-market roads have been an automatic source of profit for politicians, contractors, and corrupt government officials. Even before flood control projects and dikes, FMRs were already the original scheme for plundering agriculture funds, with huge budgets, no accountability, and farmers always losing out."
Woggle Corp ordered to stop mining for now
Woggle Corp ordered to stop mining for now
While groups welcomed the suspension, they criticized the reason for it.
Let teachers teach? EDCOM II and the systemic roots of the education crisis
Let teachers teach? EDCOM II and the systemic roots of the education crisis
While EDCOM II highlights professional development as a solution, teachers say CPD has become a source of pressure rather than support.
Makabayan bloc criticizes HOR dismissal of Marcos Jr. impeach raps
Makabayan bloc criticizes HOR dismissal of Marcos Jr. impeach raps
While the Filipinos are drowning in an economic crisis, the corrupt big fish can swim freely in the public funds.
New report warns of declining fish stocks, mounting pressures on municipal fishers
New report warns of declining fish stocks, mounting pressures on municipal fishers
“The government is presiding over the extinction of a profession,” said Hernandez. “We are not just losing fish. We are losing an entire industry and culture.”
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."
Climate polluter’s profit denounced when Basyang hits Visayas, Mindanao
Climate polluter’s profit denounced when Basyang hits Visayas, Mindanao
The advocacy group said Shell’s profit is a stark reminder of how fossil fuel companies continue to earn money while many people suffer, highlighting that Shell was one of the top 20 highest carbon-emitting entities in 2024.
Co-ownership rights of same-sex couples recognized, signals need for equality
Co-ownership rights of same-sex couples recognized, signals need for equality
“The courts have limits if the law remains outdated. Congress should keep up; let us finally pass the SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, Sexual Characteristics) Equality Bill. Everyone has the equal right to grow old and live with the one they love, and this includes the right to own property and other fundamental rights."
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.
Farmers push back against threats of eviction
Farmers push back against threats of eviction
After over 70 years of cultivating the land and staying in the community, the members of the Portico Banasi Household Farmers Association (PORBAHFA) and other residents are facing threats of eviction and worries about their livelihood.
Timeline: From title transfers to land disputes
Timeline: From title transfers to land disputes
According to PORBAHFA, there were legitimate residents in the community when Bicol landlord Conrado Colarina purchased the land.
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