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.
Jan
2026
17
Evacuees’ woes due to Mayon unrest may last 6 months
Aside from financial struggles, the Anoling evacuees are facing numerous challenges, including inadequate sanitation facilities.
Jan
2026
16
CA rules gov’t responsible for James Jazmines’ disappearance
“This is a major ruling for truth and justice. But we continue to demand that the State surface James and fellow missing activist Felix Salaveria.”
Jan
2026
16
Dupax del Norte mining protest persists
Bamboo poles, scrap wood, and tarpaulins are simple materials turned into symbols of resistance.
Jan
2026
16
Marcos Jr. urged to free detained journalist as court decisions near
Cumpio’s remaining charges highlighted how the government was throwing accusations against a community journalist who was just doing her job.
Jan
2026
16
NDF says military committed war crimes in Mindoro
According to reports, at least 3 Mangyan-Iraya children were killed while their mother was injured. At least 769 people were also forced to flee from the area.
Jan
2026
14
Missing NDFP-CV staff in military custody?
Before her disappearance, Gayo was conducting research in Region 2 on the impact of drought, typhoons, and other disasters on poor farming communities.
Jan
2026
14
Court acquits poet-organizer after 5-year detention
During her five-year detention, Echanis continued her art and her studies.
Jan
2026
13
Cebu landfill tragedy prompts calls for waste workers magna carta
The Magna Carta for Waste Workers must be passed now, before another tragedy claims more lives.
Jan
2026
13
Review of safety protocol urged after photojournalist’s death during coverage
“Self-assessment on our ability to cover safely as well as establishing when and how to pull out of coverage is an essential step in coverage planning."
Jan
2026
12
Renewable energy jobs growth decreases despite global record installations
"The Philippines has about 120,000 RE workers and will need an additional 350,000 by 2030 to meet its clean energy targets."
Jan
2026
12
Policy reforms pushed following teacher’s death during classroom observation
“The performance of teachers should not be based on the classroom observations because we teach every day.”
Jan
2026
10
Filipino-American groups demand Anicoche’s release
Protesters also briefly confronted Consul-General Senen T. Mangalile as he was leaving the consulate.
Jan
2026
9
Rights groups question military’s narrative on Fil-Am activist Chantal Anicoche
Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay called it “baffling” that Anicoche would be found a week later despite the presence of four military battalions in the area.
Jan
2026
9
Court orders reinstatement of 131 dismissed Ninja Van riders
“By fighting for their rights, the Ninja Van workers have successfully defended their jobs and have pushed the government to commit to upholding labor rights in their workplace and in the entire platform industry.”
Jan
2026
9
Int’l rights groups demand release of Fil-Am activist Chantal Anicoche from military custody
"Chantal faces no case against her. The (Ferdinand) Marcos Jr. regime has no reason to delay Chantal's freedom."
