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
8
Rights group reveals possible humanitarian law violations in Occidental Mindoro
Karapatan flagged the military offensives of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as an overkill. At least four battalions were deployed, with an average size of at least 500 soldiers per battalion under the control of 203rd Infantry Brigade.
Jan
2026
8
Desaparecidos demands surfacing of two women
If the two missing persons are under military custody, the military or police must disclose their whereabouts and let her condition be known.
Jan
2026
8
US attack on Venezuela, ‘desperate’ attempt to secure hegemony – PH groups
“The real objective of US aggression against Venezuela is not the fictitious ‘war on narcotics’. What US imperialism seeks is control over Venezuela’s vast oil reserves and strategic resources, control over its political orientation, and control over the direction of [Latin America and the Caribbean] as a whole.”
Jan
2026
8
DENR reinstates agreement with Ilocos Sur mining company
For more than a year, Isla Verde’s dredging operated amid complaints from fisherfolk and coastal residents who stressed that their sources of income and safety were affected.
Jan
2026
7
Fishers kick off year fighting back vs dev’t aggression
In a statement, Pamalakaya pointed out that tens of thousands of fishing families were affected by renewable energy projects that the Department of Energy (DOE) granted permits.
Jan
2026
7
2026 budget preserves pork barrel system
The 2026 General Appropriations Act prioritizes the interests of political elites over the needs of workers, farmers, fisherfolk, students, women, and the youth.
Jan
2026
6
Red-tagging vs lawyer a ‘dangerous tactic’
To vilify a lawyer for representing marginalized sectors and advocating civil liberties is an assault not only on his person but on the entire legal profession and on the people’s right to counsel
Jan
2026
6
Youth activist missing in Mindoro
Her disappearance follows the death of Jerlyn Rose Doydora, a youth activist from Kabataan Party-list who was also in the province on January 1.
Jan
2026
6
Group questions ban on journalists’ gadgets during budget signing
Speaking on condition of anonymity, a journalist told Bulatlat that they were informed about the rule through their group chat. As a result, they decided not to cover the signing at the venue and proceeded instead to their press office to monitor the event.
Jan
2026
6
Filipino progressives condemn US attacks on Venezuela
Progressive organizations led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) along with the Philippines-Bolivarian Venezuela Friendship Association (PBVFA) marched to the US embassy, denouncing the United States' (US) aggressive military attacks on Venezuela.
Jan
2026
6
Philippine military kicks off year with terror campaign in Mindoro, kills 4, injures 1
“Military presence is repeatedly being used not to protect the people but to secure disingenuous projects like mining, renewable energy projects, and eco-tourism that only serves the interests of the few.”
Jan
2026
4
Groups denounce US military attacks vs Venezuela
"The defense of Venezuelan sovereignty is inseparable from the defense of Philippine sovereignty.”
Jan
2026
3
US military aggression in Venezuela violates int’l human rights law
The Venezuelan government said that they have been defending their sovereignty and right to self-determination for more than 200 years of independence.
Dec
2025
29
Woman peasant leader shot dead inside home in Negros Occidental
Warlita Jimenez was inside her bedroom when two armed men wearing bonnets forcibly entered their house at around 11:00 p.m. and shot her four times, according to accounts from her family. She died on the spot.
Dec
2025
29
Attacks vs media continue
Of the 210 cases, eight media workers were killed under the Marcos Jr. administration as of October this year.
