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Opinion | Shrinking civic spaces in the Asia-Pacific Region: Implications in national levels

Opinion | Shrinking civic spaces in the Asia-Pacific Region: Implications in national levels

“The shrinking of civic spaces in the Asia-Pacific region is a dire warning of the broader challenges faced by civil society at the national level. It is a call to action for governments to respect, protect, and fulfill the rights of civil society and people's organizations to participate in decision-making processes.”

EDSA knows no single color

EDSA knows no single color

“Our victory in EDSA is a temporary victory. It is not final. Because there is still inequality, injustice, poverty, and corruption in the Philippines. Our enemy today is not only Marcos, not only Duterte. But our enemy right now is the political families reigning in the Philippines.”

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.

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

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

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.

Church, environmental groups and other sectors join fight for small fishers’ rights

Church, environmental groups and other sectors join fight for small fishers’ rights

Fisherfolk groups, coalitions, and institutions held the National Assembly of Fisherfolk at the University of the Philippines College of Social Work and Community Development (UP-CSWCD), February 4, to echo the call to uphold small-scale fishers’ preferential rights within municipal waters.

Balik-Tanaw | Called, transformed, sent

Balik-Tanaw | Called, transformed, sent

In the First Reading from Isaiah (6:1-8), the prophet Isaiah has a powerful vision of God’s holiness. He sees the Lord in all His glory and is overwhelmed by His presence. Isaiah realizes his own unworthiness and sins, but instead of being turned away, God purifies him and calls him to be His messenger. Isaiah’s response is simple yet profound: “Here am I, send me.”

Palawan residents condemn government’s claims of ‘no harassment’

Palawan residents condemn government’s claims of ‘no harassment’

“What happened on Nov. 20 and Dec. 4? Women were almost stripped naked. And just this January 31, 2025, SMC staff and the Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative of Balabac, along with NCIP staff, stormed in,” Angelica Nasiron, a Molbog resident, said.“What happened on Nov. 20 and Dec. 4? Women were almost stripped naked. And just this January 31, 2025, SMC staff and the Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative of Balabac, along with NCIP staff, stormed in,” Angelica Nasiron, a Molbog resident, said.

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