The Makabayan Coalition introduced their senatorial candidates in an assembly here in San Fernando, attended by various sectors across Central Luzon.
Day: January 29, 2025
Rights group assails financing terrorism charges vs Cagayan Valley activists, community journalist
Karapatan decried the charges, noting that there has been an increase in such cases ahead of the visit of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to the Philippines.
Financing terrorism charges against community journalist, baseless
Several media organizations condemned the charges of financing terrorism filed against Deo Montescarlos, calling these as an attempt to stifle press freedom.
Makabayan solons condemn Cebu-based publication’s displacement
Today’s Carolinians’ displacement is a repression of academic freedom and political rights, lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc said.
38 years later, Southern Tagalog farmers continue to fight for Mendiola Massacre victims
“During that time, I was a daughter. Now, I’m a mother. However, the truth is, there is still no justice for the 13 martyrs. There is still no genuine land reform up to now. We continue to march to the streets to urge a department to implement genuine land reform,” Miriam Villanueva said in Filipino.
No evidence | Prosecutor junks financing terrorism charges vs Tacloban NGO
The case against the Leyte Center for Development Inc. was dismissed due to insufficient evidence to support the terrorism financing charges. The Office of the City Prosecutor in Tacloban City, in its resolution, found that the testimonies of former rebels against LCDE lacked credible proof of a conspiracy.
Adolescent pregnancy as human rights crisis
“[Adolescent pregnancy] disrupts education, limits economic opportunities, and perpetuates cycles of poverty and inequality. Many adolescent pregnancies result from abuse and exploitation, highlighting the systemic failure to protect children,” Salinlahi Alliance for Children’s Concerns said.
Greetings for accountability
It’s the Year of the Snake. Make the crocodiles pay.