Rights defenders unsafe under Marcos Jr. admin
There have been 1,240 documented cases of red-tagging in 2025 which is double the amount of red-tagging incidents in 2024.
Feb
2026
10
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.
Feb
2026
10
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.
Feb
2026
10
Camarines Sur farmers resist outsiders’ land ownership claims
On January 4, 2026, Ana Brizuela, 64, was forced to return home in Sitio Portico, Barangay Fabrica, Bula, Camarines Sur from Manila after receiving phone calls that she was among the residents ordered to evacuate their residence by virtue of a local court ruling.
Feb
2026
10
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.
Feb
2026
7
Civil society pushes for rights-based digital future in ASEAN
Findings highlight the ASEAN’s vision overemphasis on economic efficiency in rapid digitalization, while the promotion and protection of human rights in these documents remain limited.
Feb
2026
7
Mass NPA surrender in Southern Mindanao a ‘manufactured narrative,’ ex-lawmaker says
Hunger and intimidation were used to force people to ‘surrender’ ceremonies. Food packs and small aid in exchange for land, service, and justice. This is not peace—it is counterinsurgency.
Feb
2026
7
Support for journo Frenchie Mae Cumpio grows, groups slam 6th year of detention
The case sets a dangerous legal precedent. It signals that reporting on militarization, development projects, or marginalized communities can be recast as terrorism.
Feb
2026
6
Philippines urged to rethink reliance on liquefied natural gas as power costs rise
Since generation makes up roughly 60 percent of electricity bills, consumers are directly bearing the increase.
Feb
2026
6
When Journalism is Treated as Terrorism*
Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s continued detention is not only an injustice against one journalist. It is an assault on press freedom, community journalism, and the public’s right to know. When journalism is criminalized, entire communities are silenced –and democracy is further diminished.
Feb
2026
6
US progressives condemn PH gov’t terror-tagging amid Fil-Am activist’s return
NTF-ELCAC has been using the “terror-grooming” narrative to portray activists and rights defenders as naive people who are “fooled” into taking up arms against the government. Equating activism with being combatants, sympathizers and supporters is part of that narrative.
Feb
2026
4
Solons reject impeachment raps against Marcos Jr.
Today’s result however means Marcos Jr. has a year’s reprieve before another impeachment complaint may be lodged against him.
Feb
2026
4
‘Iwas Rape Tips’ spark outrage, expose gaps in police approach to sexual violence
Women’s alliance Gabriela said the messaging echoed outdated and harmful narratives that suggest rape can be avoided through personal caution alone.
Feb
2026
4
124 years on, church and workers renew bond of solidarity
“We are not only looking back at history—we are talking about a living wage, security of tenure, job security, workplace safety, the eight-hour workday, and contractualization. These were already issues 124 years ago, and they are still the struggles we are fighting for today.”
Feb
2026
4
Lumads oppose renewal of private firm’s forest management deal
The incident highlighted the Lumads’ long-standing concerns pertaining to their ancestral domain
Feb
2026
3
Change in PrimeWater ownership did not end Bukidnon city consumers’ woes
Even to this day, residents express outrage because of low to no water connection in several areas in Malaybalay City, yet monthly bills continue
