Rural women march for land, justice
Farmers are hungry because there’s no compensation when they’re hit by calamities.
Rural women march for land, justice
Makabayan slams 2026 budget: ‘Pork system intact despite trillion-peso scandal’
Makabayan slams 2026 budget: ‘Pork system intact despite trillion-peso scandal’
“This budget is a brazen continuation of the corrupt pork barrel system that has plundered billions of pesos from the Filipino people through more than 9,000 flood control projects from 2022 to the present."
NTF-ELCAC red-tagging exposes state-sponsored war on labor, dissent
NTF-ELCAC red-tagging exposes state-sponsored war on labor, dissent
The vilification of activists, journalists, and labor organizers has become a defining feature of a government that equates criticism with subversion.
Victims, lawyers outraged as Duterte gets IBP award
Victims, lawyers outraged as Duterte gets IBP award
Human rights lawyers said that while the award criteria may be objective, the timing and choice of Duterte as awardee are morally and ethically problematic.
15,000 PUPians walkout against 2026 budget cut
15,000 PUPians walkout against 2026 budget cut
Every peso stolen is stolen from student education.
Resistance blossoms in the harshest soils: Love and activism in Noni Abao’s ‘Bloom Where You Are Planted’
Resistance blossoms in the harshest soils: Love and activism in Noni Abao’s ‘Bloom Where You Are Planted’
‘Bloom Where You Are Planted’ does not romanticize activism; it humanizes it.
Tobacco farmers demand fair prices, assert right to be heard
Tobacco farmers demand fair prices, assert right to be heard
The current price of tobacco varies significantly by type and grade, ranging from P39 ($0.67) to P97 ($1.66) per kilo, as of October 2025.
REALITY CHECK: Kaufman lies about Duterte’s interim release
REALITY CHECK: Kaufman lies about Duterte’s interim release
The reality: Kaufman misrepresented both the ICC Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) and the Philippine government, spreading disinformation that misled victims, media, and the public.
Green groups, climate survivors demand polluters to pay ‘climate debt’
Green groups, climate survivors demand polluters to pay ‘climate debt’
Years of state inaction and corruption have compounded the damages and losses induced by natural calamities.
‘Millions could’ve been fed by P197 billion flood control funds,’ – Rice farmers
‘Millions could’ve been fed by P197 billion flood control funds,’ – Rice farmers
“Only if the missing P197 billion ($3.3 billion) flood control project funds every year were realigned for funding the local farmers, 6.27 million metric ton of palay can be produced and 84,022 small-scale and 42,011 large-scale driers for post-harvest can be distributed,”
Planned opt-out scheme, budget cuts compromise free education
Planned opt-out scheme, budget cuts compromise free education
“The opt-out scheme is presented as a choice for those who can pay, but in reality, it becomes a tool to pressure students into paying."
Moros’ struggle for self-governance remains rooted in martial law atrocities
Moros’ struggle for self-governance remains rooted in martial law atrocities
"Just keep fighting because you are what we fought for, young people."
A sunbeam in your hand
A sunbeam in your hand
For all his faults and frailties, those who knew him up close, and personal, regarded Behn with profound, palpable affection and respect. Such was the magnitude of his life that his funeral became a political rally.
Cebu BPO workers report forced return, threats after earthquake
Cebu BPO workers report forced return, threats after earthquake
At least 10 BPO companies in Cebu City violated labor rights and occupational safety standards following the September 30 earthquake, the BPO Industry Employees Network-Cebu reported.
‘Arrested for wearing black’ | Youth groups decries continued detention of student leader
‘Arrested for wearing black’ | Youth groups decries continued detention of student leader
Daniel Gio Caballes, an engineering student, resident artist and a student leader at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) was just documenting the protest when the police arrested him. Now, he is facing charges of tumults and other disturbances of public order, direct assault upon an agent of a person in authority and resistance and serious disobedience to an agent of a person in authority filed by the Manila Police District Baseco Police Station.
To demand climate justice is to fight against corruption
To demand climate justice is to fight against corruption
A popular quote thrown around to inspire the youth is Jose Rizal’s ‘Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan,’ but what will the youth do if there is no future to hope for—no planet to call home?
Villar-owned water utilities burden residents
Villar-owned water utilities burden residents
Buen, Ramirez, and Abellana are among the many affected consumers who are billed monthly with a minimum charge and continue to pay their dues despite not being able to benefit from the services of PrimeWater.
Stray bullet victim in Mendiola protest was a bystander, says witness
Stray bullet victim in Mendiola protest was a bystander, says witness
Eric, he said, was a bystander who took no part in the protest.
Martial Law activists doubt Marcos Jr’s fight vs corruption
Martial Law activists doubt Marcos Jr’s fight vs corruption
If Marcos Jr is sincere in fighting corruption, then he needs to explain the proposed P10.7-billion confidential funds of the Office of the President in the 2026 proposed budget.
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