Mary Jane Veloso’s testimony ends 11-year-long stalled legal proceedings
The groups condemned the slow-moving justice system, and Veloso's continued detention in the country, despite her recognized status as a victim of human trafficking.
Jun
2026
14
128 years after ‘independence,’ progressives say Filipinos are still not free
While the government celebrates independence, many fishermen are losing their livelihood due to reclamation projects, and poor families face dislocation and demolition.
Jun
2026
14
Former NGO worker in Bukidnon slams police visit: ‘I was traumatized’
"Every time there is someone who knocks on our door, I feel nervous. If I hear some voices of men outside our home, I start to worry."
Jun
2026
14
Family decries continuing harassment against detained artist-activist
But while Ceeka’s condition remains stable, her family said that military personnel continue to make repeated attempts to approach her inside detention.
Jun
2026
14
Siargao cafe Instagram account deleted after hate crime exposé
“This assault represents a new and unacceptable level of aggression against the people of this island."
Jun
2026
14
Independence Day marked by protest vs. US-backed AI hub
“Equally disturbing are the links between Pax Silica and corporations and contractors tied to US and Israeli military technologies, surveillance systems, autonomous warfare, and the global arms industry, which reveal the deeply militarized character of this project."
Jun
2026
11
No proxy liberation
It is absolutely necessary to oppose Washington’s militarization of the region and reject efforts to transform the Philippines into a platform for imperial confrontation. But neither do we outsource our anti-imperialist struggle — which is inseparable from the struggle for national liberation toward socialism — to Beijing.
Jun
2026
11
Rights group on deadly Mindanao quake: People paying the price of accountability failures
"This is the time to look into what the government owes the people of Mindanao after years of warnings, repeated tragedies, and missed opportunities to center human rights in governance and public service."
Jun
2026
10
Reality Check: The human rights cost of Oil Deregulation
By adhering to a policy of non-interference, the State has failed in its "duty to fulfill" its international human rights obligations. The presence of legislative provisions to reduce fuel prices is a clear indication of the State's failure being one of choice, not of power.
Jun
2026
10
How community archiving strengthens the labor movement
Community archiving is unique in that the archivist’s ability and capacity to archive is tied to their social realities. It requires social investigation or immersion to figure out the best way to archive for a particular community.
Jun
2026
10
Rights groups slam dismissal of ill-gotten wealth case vs Marcos family
"An enraged Filipino people can also come full circle in their ability to oust this kleptocratic clique from power."
Jun
2026
10
On World Oceans Day fishers renew call to halt Manila Bay reclamation
Pamalakaya said there are several reclamation projects that continue to move forward despite the government’s announced suspension on reclamation activities in 2023.
Jun
2026
9
Court victory for Cordillera activist affirms dangers of red-tagging – advocates
In her decision, Adobe-Cabuag said that Bolinget was able to satisfactorily prove, “by preponderance of evidence, his entitlement for damages.”
Jun
2026
9
Calls to preserve 15-kilometer exclusive fishing zone for municipal fishers continue
“What matters is making sure local communities get their rightful share and that our seas continue to provide, not just for today, but for the years ahead.”
Jun
2026
9
Marcos Jr. challenged to certify Equality Bill as urgent
“As long as there are trans people being killed, young gay people rejected by their families, or gay workers being denied promotion because of their gender, Pride will remain a protest."
Jun
2026
7
Limited trans healthcare compromises safe hormonal therapy — medical expert
Noblefranca said that the healthcare system is affected by the stigma associated with trans healthcare, aside from medical inaccessibility, the societal prejudice embedded within institutions must be taken into account.
