Sign of the times: Filipino Deaf learners and their plight for inclusive education
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NTF-ELCAC spells widespread rights violations
NTF-ELCAC spells widespread rights violations
Does he mean reports that there were 119 extrajudicial killings, 76 frustrated extrajudicial killings, 14 enforced disappearances, 762 political prisoners and 3,706,431 cases of threats, harassment and intimidation as of the end of 2024?”
Progressives wish for Duterte’s conviction as he turns 80
Progressives wish for Duterte’s conviction as he turns 80
"My wish is for Duterte to be convicted. I pray that God grants him long life so he can be held accountable for all the killings he ordered. This way, we can achieve justice. He can grow old in that place."
In the Philippines, women brave the frontlines to find the disappeared
In the Philippines, women brave the frontlines to find the disappeared
“It takes a lot of strength for women to deal with something as devastating as the disappearance of a loved one. To be able to confront it,” Rutsi said. “They humanize the victims, in a way that does not undermine their political cause.”
SC rules against SSS mandatory fees for OFWs but fight does not end there
SC rules against SSS mandatory fees for OFWs but fight does not end there
“We call on fellow Filipino migrant workers to continue fighting for the right to social service programs that are subsidized by the government and that genuinely benefit the public."
Esperon no-show in website blocking hearing, forgoes presentation of evidence
Esperon no-show in website blocking hearing, forgoes presentation of evidence
“The important issue we need to submit here is whether the memorandum issued by the NTC should be nullified in its entirety."
US Defense secretary’s visit undermines PH sovereignty – groups
US Defense secretary’s visit undermines PH sovereignty – groups
“Standing up to assert our national sovereignty is necessary when foreign interests create artificial islands in our territory, destroy our marine habitat to create a military base on our shoals, and deny our fishermen of their livelihood.”
Youth groups bat for disqualification of Duterte Youth party-list
Youth groups bat for disqualification of Duterte Youth party-list
The grounds for Duterte Youth's cancellation as per the petition included false representations from four out of five of its nominees; support for the unlawful and violent war on drugs of former president Rodrigo Duterte; and the partylist's bogus representation of the youth sector.
Michelle Campos: A martyr’s daughter and product of Lumad school
Michelle Campos: A martyr’s daughter and product of Lumad school
“I find Michelle as one of the brilliant and intelligent Lumad students of Alcadev. Like many indigenous youth who received education from this alternative learning institution, they have a stark characteristic: they are empowered enough to live and assert the indigenous peoples’ right to self determination.”
Humanitarian mission uncovers warrantless arrest of Lumad leader, 3 others
Humanitarian mission uncovers warrantless arrest of Lumad leader, 3 others
A notable finding from the report is the confirmation of the identities of three other individuals who have been under strict military custody in the hospital, together with Lumad leader Michelle Campos: Aldren Baguio, Jun Rey Tejero Misoles, and Rovelyn Acevido. The three have been arrested without warrants, while Campos was served a warrant of arrest five days after (March 11) her arrest.
Arraignment of abduction survivors postponed anew
Arraignment of abduction survivors postponed anew
"We arrived here in Plaridel only to be told that the arraignment was canceled. This is part of the slow justice system in the Philippines. To begin with, there should have been no case filed against us, yet here we are, being made to suffer. Time and resources of environmental organizations and human rights advocates are being wasted."
Thomas Franco: The defiant voice of Tarlac’s youth activism
Thomas Franco: The defiant voice of Tarlac’s youth activism
In Tarlac, a province deeply intertwined with agrarian struggle and historical resistance, Thomas Franco emerges as a voice among the new generation of activists. As the assistant vice president (AVP) for Luzon and regional coordinator of Kabataan Partylist, Franco embodies the resilience of youth organizing in Central Luzon.
Fragments of struggles and resistance in ‘Tipak, Tibak na Danas’
Fragments of struggles and resistance in ‘Tipak, Tibak na Danas’
“Tipak, Tibak na Danas” by Malaya Nicolas, a feminist writer and chairperson of Valenzuela Arts and Literary Society (VALS), is just one of the 20 zines under Bente-bente Zine’s (BBZ) Volume 3.
Attacks on women journalists covering Duterte’s ICC trial denounced
Attacks on women journalists covering Duterte’s ICC trial denounced
“These attacks follow a familiar playbook—when powerful men feel threatened by factual reporting, they resort to gendered attacks to discredit women journalists.”
UST faculty strike looms due to deadlock in salary hike, medical benefits
UST faculty strike looms due to deadlock in salary hike, medical benefits
“It's time UST truly invests in its people,” USTFU President Emerito Gonzales said.
Court junks terror financing charges against Negros development workers
Court junks terror financing charges against Negros development workers
“This dismissal proves what we have always known: their accusations were built on lies, and their only goal was to weaken the resistance of the people. But they have failed.”
Seaweed loss affects Manila Bay women’s livelihood
Seaweed loss affects Manila Bay women’s livelihood
As part of Manila Bay, Bataan's proximity to the country's capital made it an appealing industrialization site, resulting in the reclamation of its rich marine coastlines which drew migrant fishers to the province.
Protests held abroad after Duterte’s arrest
Protests held abroad after Duterte’s arrest
“This long-awaited development marks a significant victory for the thousands of victims of Duterte’s bloody war on drugs and their families as well as the repression and brutal killings of activists and civilian communities, who have relentlessly fought for justice despite threats, intimidation, and state repression.”
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