Workers prepare for Labor Day protests vs crisis, war, repression
The growing militancy among workers reflects the severity of the crisis gripping their livelihoods.
Workers prepare for Labor Day protests vs crisis, war, repression
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UP community mourns death of students in Toboso, Negros
UP community mourns death of students in Toboso, Negros
“The root of decades-long suffering on the island of Negros is the exploitation of sugar workers by powerful haciendas, heightened by counter-insurgency military operations that seek to suppress dissent and organization through manifold killings and human rights violations throughout history."
Investigations into Toboso killings sought
Investigations into Toboso killings sought
“It cannot simply be that the military’s account is accepted at face value when there are witnesses and evidence pointing to a different truth. What happened in Toboso must be investigated clearly and impartially."
Hong Kong OFWs call for justice for Toboso 19
Hong Kong OFWs call for justice for Toboso 19
"They can cut all the flowers, but they cannot stop spring from coming. They cannot stop the reckoning of the people they have starved, displaced, and killed."
Lawyers urge public to reject unverified claims on Toboso 19 killings
Lawyers urge public to reject unverified claims on Toboso 19 killings
MAD said “disinformation thrives when claims are amplified faster than facts, when doubt is dismissed rather than examined, and when scrutiny is framed as hostility.”
Groups decry ‘massacre’ in Zamboanga City
Groups decry ‘massacre’ in Zamboanga City
“I saw it with my own two eyes. What happened was a massacre."
Cyberlibel case dropped vs food heritage advocate
Cyberlibel case dropped vs food heritage advocate
Felix admitted that the case affected his mental health and physical well-being,
As ICC confirms charges vs Duterte, women kin amplify call for justice
As ICC confirms charges vs Duterte, women kin amplify call for justice
"We are looking forward not only to a trial, but also for Duterte’s conviction."
‘Why did the military kill a journalist?’
‘Why did the military kill a journalist?’
Ledesma was in Toboso to find out the situation of the locals who will be affected by the renewable energy projects.
Right(s) Up: Negros massacre warrants probe on int’l humanitarian law violations
Right(s) Up: Negros massacre warrants probe on int’l humanitarian law violations
CIVICUS and Karapatan are calling for an immediate and independent investigation into the killings to ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable.
It’s final: Rodrigo Duterte to face ICC trial for crimes against humanity
It’s final: Rodrigo Duterte to face ICC trial for crimes against humanity
“Duterte meant to engage in the charged conduct, and intended, or was aware that violent crimes including murder would be committed in the ordinary course of events as a result of the implementation of the Common Plan."
Duterte defeated twice on ICC jurisdiction challenge
Duterte defeated twice on ICC jurisdiction challenge
“It is sad that we can only see the glimpse of justice in the international court, instead here in the Philippines. We are hoping that not only Duterte, but all those who carried out the fake war on drugs, will be held accountable.”
Altermidya demands justice for journalist killed in Negros Occidental
Altermidya demands justice for journalist killed in Negros Occidental
“We give the highest honor to our colleague RJ, who until his last breath served marginalized communities by immersing and reporting on their stories."
Kowloon House workers win fight for wage hike, release of service charges
Kowloon House workers win fight for wage hike, release of service charges
"The struggle of Kowloon is also a struggle for other workers to attain a living wage, secure jobs, and their rights."
NUPL dedicates prestigious award win to clients, fallen lawyers
NUPL dedicates prestigious award win to clients, fallen lawyers
“To be the underdog on a larger stage, to stand against overwhelming odds, to be held in the highest regard by those who matter most — our courageous clients who deserve fearless advocates, and the communities that entrust us with their causes — and to be recognized for it on the world stage: that is our truest measure of triumph.”
Solicitor General urged to relieve Cumpio, Domequil in terrorism financing case
Solicitor General urged to relieve Cumpio, Domequil in terrorism financing case
“As the ‘tribune of the people,’ the OSG has a duty to ensure that sham and fabricated cases, like the cases against Frenchie and Marielle, should not be allowed to prosper.”
Oil price shocks push more than 1M Filipinos to poverty – study
Oil price shocks push more than 1M Filipinos to poverty – study
An additional 1.34 million Filipinos are pushed to poverty due to the oil price shocks since the United States and Israel’s aggression on Iran, a study revealed.
‘Pax Silica’ initiative seen as war production, environment destruction
‘Pax Silica’ initiative seen as war production, environment destruction
“Semiconductors and advanced electronics are central to contemporary warfare, embedded in drones, missile systems, surveillance networks, and communications infrastructure."
Transport group calls for fare hike amid worsening economic conditions
Transport group calls for fare hike amid worsening economic conditions
Piston said fuel prices and maintenance costs have become significantly higher than in October 2023, when current fares were set, widening the gap between operating expenses and daily earnings.
Progressives protest Balikatan exercise amid US aggression, energy crisis
Progressives protest Balikatan exercise amid US aggression, energy crisis
“It is costly, disruptive to local communities, and endangers the local population by recklessly allowing foreign troops to use our land and water territories as war playground."
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