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With Pope Francis’ death, marginalized sectors hope for the Catholic Church to continue pontiff’s legacy

By Ritche Salgado

“Pope Francis encouraged the Catholic Church to listen to the laments of the oppressed. He is the face of Christ in our time.”

Daughter seeks court’s help for 81-year-old father mistakenly arrested as NPA leader

By Anne Marxze Umil

“Despite the evidence we presented, he wasn’t released. Why? Because there is a P7.8 million bounty on the person who shares the same name as our father.”

Women brave the frontlines to find the disappeared

By Dominic Gutoman

“It takes a lot of strength for women to deal with something as devastating as the disappearance of a loved one. To be able to confront it,” Rutsi said. “They humanize the victims, in a way that does not undermine their political cause.”

Amid Duterte’s arrest, families of ‘drug war’ victims find strength and solidarity

By Chantal Eco

Since Duterte’s arrest on March 11, families of the victims seem to have been laughing more lately–in between tears. For them, Duterte’s arrest brought mixed emotions. They are happy that he is finally arrested but also restless of the thought that he might still get out and other perpetrators are not yet held accountable.

Attacks on women journalists covering Duterte’s ICC trial denounced

By Franck Dick Rosete

These attacks follow a familiar playbook—when powerful men feel threatened by factual reporting, they resort to gendered attacks to discredit women journalists.”

On Women’s Day, Nexperia workers prove the power of strike

By Anne Marxze Umil

“It was nerve-wracking, especially since it was our first time and it was inside the company. But once we were there, we had no choice but to be brave. We had to stand firm—no one would give up,” a Nexperia woman worker said.

On Women’s Day, Nexperia workers prove the power of strike

By Anne Marxze Umil

“It was nerve-wracking, especially since it was our first time and it was inside the company. But once we were there, we had no choice but to be brave. We had to stand firm—no one would give up,” a Nexperia woman worker said.

EXPLAINER: How to make your vote count in the 2025 midterm elections

By Marjuice Destinado

Voting is one of the democratic rights you have as a Filipino. But for first-time voters, the process can be overwhelming. What time should you go? What if your name isn’t on the list? How can you make sure your vote counts? This guide will answer all these questions and help you step into the polling station with confidence, knowing your vote matters.


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Bayan Muna slams Chinese occupation of Sandy Cay, warns against falling into superpower trap

Bayan Muna slams Chinese occupation of Sandy Cay, warns against falling into superpower trap

"The recent occupation of Sandy Cay by Chinese forces is a blatant act of aggression and a gross violation of international law. This highly provocative action serves only to escalate tensions in the West Philippine Sea and the broader South China Sea, further destabilizing the entire region."

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Former political prisoners honor Martial Law survivor

MANILA — A life well-lived means a death well-honored. “Our beloved Ka Trining was brave and full of love for the oppressed. She was steadfast in opposing the rise of another dictatorship (in) our country,” Samahan ng mga Ex-Detainee Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto...

Police memo links PH’s exit from money laundering ‘grey list’ to activist crackdown allegations

Police memo links PH’s exit from money laundering ‘grey list’ to activist crackdown allegations

A memorandum issued by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Regional Field Unit based in La Union province reveals the existence of “Project ‘Exit the Greylist.’” It directly links the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) process to at least one terrorist financing case against an activist.

Cheaper rice prices ‘unlikely’ as high-cost agri inputs remain a struggle for farmers

Cheaper rice prices ‘unlikely’ as high-cost agri inputs remain a struggle for farmers

Rolan Cagas, who also sits as president of the Claveria Federation of Rice Farmers Associations, shared that their top concern was the rising prices of farm inputs, especially fertilizers, as it would now cost over P1,800 per sack, higher than the less-than-P1,000 price in the past years.

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TWIPH | US-Ph Military Bases Agreement of 1947

TWIPH | US-Ph Military Bases Agreement of 1947

Last T?h?i?s? week in people’s history, balikan natin ang pagpirma sa U.S.-Philippines Military Bases Agreement (MBA) noong March 14, 1947—isang kasunduang umano’y magtitiyak ng seguridad ng bansa. Pero sa realidad, nagdala ito ng pang-aabuso at pananatili ng impluwensyang kolonyal ng Amerika. Ano nga ba ang naging epekto nito, at bakit hanggang ngayon ay may presensya pa rin ang U.S. military sa ating teritoryo?

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