Gov’t grants Mary Jane Veloso absolute pardon after 16 years
Veloso’s freedom was not granted voluntarily but was won through years of struggle by her family, lawyers, and supporters.
Gov’t grants Mary Jane Veloso absolute pardon after 16 years
Alyssa Mae Clarin is a young journalist and press freedom advocate. Between chasing deadlines, and romanticizing cafes and coffee, you’ll find her petting her dogs, playing online games, or scouting for her next hobby to start (and inevitably not finish).
Alyssa Mae Clarin is a young journalist and press freedom advocate. Between chasing deadlines, and romanticizing cafes and coffee, you’ll find her petting her dogs, playing online games, or scouting for her next hobby to start (and inevitably not finish).
Overseas Filipinos launch campaign against rights abuses in Negros
Overseas Filipinos launch campaign against rights abuses in Negros
Overseas Filipino grassroots organizations launched the “Defend Negros” campaign in response to the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) operation in Toboso, Negros Occidental that left 19 people dead on April 19, 2026.
‘Second chance’: Mary Jane Veloso continues to hope for release from PH detention
‘Second chance’: Mary Jane Veloso continues to hope for release from PH detention
“That is my only wish. I just want to be given the chance to be a daughter and take care of my aging parents, and to be a mother to my children who have been separated from me for almost fifteen years.”
Lawyers, parents of Mary Jane Veloso urge SC to act on habeas corpus petition
Lawyers, parents of Mary Jane Veloso urge SC to act on habeas corpus petition
“I firmly believe there is no legal basis for my continued detention, especially under the sentence of reclusion perpetua."
Transport group calls for fare hike amid worsening economic conditions
Transport group calls for fare hike amid worsening economic conditions
Piston said fuel prices and maintenance costs have become significantly higher than in October 2023, when current fares were set, widening the gap between operating expenses and daily earnings.
Filipino migrants in LA demand justice, accountability for trafficked caregivers
Filipino migrants in LA demand justice, accountability for trafficked caregivers
“This campaign is an important opportunity to empower caregivers to take collective action and mobilize the broader community to defend migrant rights."
Migrant workers call for repeal of Oil Deregulation Law, excessive taxes amid price hikes
Migrant workers call for repeal of Oil Deregulation Law, excessive taxes amid price hikes
According to the groups, suspending the excise tax is a mere “temporary fix” when people’s organizations had long been calling for the repeal of the Oil Deregulation Law to regulate the prices of oil and other petroleum products.
Migrants lay down their urgent demands amid ongoing war in West Asia
Migrants lay down their urgent demands amid ongoing war in West Asia
The Philippines continues to lag behind in responding to crises affecting migrant workers because the government insists on going through long bureaucratic processes even in times of crisis.
Migrants rally behind 6-year-old child summoned to US court alone
Migrants rally behind 6-year-old child summoned to US court alone
Victoria’s case, unfortunately, is not isolated as approximately ten other children faced a similar situation during that same November hearing.
Justice still elusive 15 years after murder of journalist Gerry Ortega
Justice still elusive 15 years after murder of journalist Gerry Ortega
"We also grieve over what we as a people have allowed to fester: public servants who steal before our very eyes and openly get away with murder."
Filipino-American groups demand Anicoche’s release
Filipino-American groups demand Anicoche’s release
Protesters also briefly confronted Consul-General Senen T. Mangalile as he was leaving the consulate.
Leaving to survive: How joblessness pushes Filipinos into trafficking hubs across Southeast Asia
Leaving to survive: How joblessness pushes Filipinos into trafficking hubs across Southeast Asia
For Migrante International, the human trafficking cases surfacing in recent months—particularly those involving “scam hubs” in Southeast Asia—are not isolated incidents. They are symptoms of a deeper crisis forcing Filipinos to leave the country in search of work.
After rescue of 66 Filipinos from Myanmar scam hub, migrants group says DMW missing ‘real’ root cause of trafficking
After rescue of 66 Filipinos from Myanmar scam hub, migrants group says DMW missing ‘real’ root cause of trafficking
These scam hubs are essentially forced labor camps where victims, mostly from Southeast Asian countries, are coerced into working long hours under brutal conditions, including physical abuse and debt bondage.
Reality Check: Pork barrel is still in the 2026 budget
Reality Check: Pork barrel is still in the 2026 budget
In this article, Bulatlat fact-checks the claims of the House of Representatives that the approved P6.793-trillion (approximately US$114.98 billion) national budget for 2026 —the biggest budget measure in the country’s history so far—contains no pork barrel fund.
Youth groups, journos condemn killings of Palestinian media workers
Youth groups, journos condemn killings of Palestinian media workers
Photo by Aly Clarin/Bulatlat MANILA -- Youth and media organizations hold a protest action in UP Diliman condemning the August 11 targeted killing of five Al Jazeera employees outside Gaza City’s largest hospital complex. Those who were killed by the drone strike...
Media group files complaint vs Tacloban jail warden for ‘abusive behavior’
Media group files complaint vs Tacloban jail warden for ‘abusive behavior’
Frenchie Mae Cumpio reportedly saw jail officials taking photos of written communication and documents handed to her by her visiting lawyers, which is a direct violation of her right to private communication with legal counsel.
UN expert urges PH gov’t: Reconsider recoms on red-tagging, terrorism
UN expert urges PH gov’t: Reconsider recoms on red-tagging, terrorism
“It is true that the situation under this administration is not as severe as the previous administration. But in terms of real change, I think the Philippines has to take a number of measures before it can turn the page on the past."
UN expert recommends NTF-ELCAC abolition amid rampant red-tagging and media attacks
UN expert recommends NTF-ELCAC abolition amid rampant red-tagging and media attacks
Khan reiterated that the essence of freedom of speech and expression is dissent and criticism, and duty-bearers should express tolerance to remarks from the media and peoples’ organizations regardless of whether they will like it or not.
Migrants network criticizes PH embassy’s lack of action amid immigration crackdown
Migrants network criticizes PH embassy’s lack of action amid immigration crackdown
"Why does it take months of Filipinos suffering and requesting and demanding help for [the Consulate] to come? And why would they continue to make them wait?"
Migrants demand ‘full, comprehensive’ audit of OWWA funds after ex-admin’s P1.4B land deal
Migrants demand ‘full, comprehensive’ audit of OWWA funds after ex-admin’s P1.4B land deal
“There must be a full and comprehensive audit of OWWA’s funds because OFWs and the Filipino people have the right to ensure that public funds are used properly and not squandered."
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