Indigenous groups demand end to mega dam projects
recent floodings should not be used to justify the construction of the mega dam infrastructure
Indigenous groups demand end to mega dam projects
Power to the people
Power to the people
Whether in Luneta, EDSA or the cities where protests were held, the target of popular outrage were the politicians, public officials and contractors.
Harassment intensifies in Southern Tagalog ahead of September 21 protest
Harassment intensifies in Southern Tagalog ahead of September 21 protest
“They can follow us, take photos of our offices, and even threaten us, but we will still march on September 21. Our fellow Filipinos deserve jobs with dignity, not a life of fear.”
REALITY CHECK: Kabataan Rep. Renee Co is not related to Zaldy Co
REALITY CHECK: Kabataan Rep. Renee Co is not related to Zaldy Co
Kabataan party-list Rep. Renee Louise Co is not related to Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co.
Students denounce red-tagging in ‘security awareness’ seminar
Students denounce red-tagging in ‘security awareness’ seminar
The incident at DHVSU reflects a wider, long-standing pattern of repression against progressive youth organizations.
Groups oppose airport privatization
Groups oppose airport privatization
"NAIA is a strategic public service that the Philippine government must manage and operate to serve the interests of the traveling public – not to become a profit center for elite corporations.”
Groups form alliance for child victims of militarization
Groups form alliance for child victims of militarization
Increased militarization and attacks on human rights defenders can cause longstanding effects on children’s growth and development like displacement, forced early participation in the labor force, hunger, and trauma.
UST high school paper struggles against censorship
UST high school paper struggles against censorship
“The rejection of a press freedom-themed cartoon is a blatant act of censorship, stripping student journalists of their editorial independence and exposing the contradictions of institutions that claim to uphold critical thinking while silencing dissenting voices.”
PUP opposes proposed P9-B budget cut
PUP opposes proposed P9-B budget cut
"Year after year, PUP’s budget is slashed while billions are lost to corruption—such as flood control projects—funded by taxpayers."
Ramon Ang as flood savior? Communities, science groups disagree
Ramon Ang as flood savior? Communities, science groups disagree
But local community accounts and scientists’ groups tell another story: SMC’s reclamation and airport projects are not saving lives, they are deepening the disaster.
De Leon’s closing credits
De Leon’s closing credits
De Leon’s film throughout time is beyond inspirational. It is freeing.
Batangas farmers push back against red-tagging by 59th IBPA
Batangas farmers push back against red-tagging by 59th IBPA
“Our livelihoods were destroyed by the storm. Now, they want to destroy our lives too. If something bad happens to us, it is the 59th IBPA who must be held accountable.”
Thousands join ‘Run for Accountability’ to protest corruption
Thousands join ‘Run for Accountability’ to protest corruption
“We want to explore different ways to encourage more people to take action in the fight against corruption>
Nawaya: bringing Baybayin back to the masses, breaking colonial lies
Nawaya: bringing Baybayin back to the masses, breaking colonial lies
“Language has the power to unite us, to divide us. And language, when we use it regularly, also gives strength and support to those who rely on land.”
Church volunteer becomes farmers’ rights advocate
Church volunteer becomes farmers’ rights advocate
Her commitment to volunteering for farmers’ rights was vilified by the government and she became one of the targets of its counterinsurgency programs.
Kin of disappeared march to DOJ to demand justice, surface their loved ones
Kin of disappeared march to DOJ to demand justice, surface their loved ones
MANILA – Families of victims of enforced disappearance and human rights groups under the banner of Karapatan and Desaparecidos marched towards the Department of Justice (DOJ) to call for accountability and surfacing of their loved ones, on Aug. 29, a day before the...
Civilians flee as military ops Intensify in Tapaz
Civilians flee as military ops Intensify in Tapaz
“These bombardments endanger civilians, particularly farmers and indigenous Tumandok communities who are already vulnerable."
The masses as extended family
The masses as extended family
Mags serves as spokesperson of Defend Workers Southern Tagalog, an alliance formed to protect workers’ rights in a region that has seen both industrial growth and intensified repression.
Agusan 6 face persecution, member taken by military
Agusan 6 face persecution, member taken by military
Witnesses said that Man-aning, upon being taken by the military, was sobbing, showing visible distress, fear, and unwillingness to be taken by the military.
Student leader denied enrolment after joining protest vs gender discrimination
Student leader denied enrolment after joining protest vs gender discrimination
Despite his enrollment being revoked, Baltazar stated that his fight is not yet over. “Education is a right of all, not just of a few who can turn a blind eye just to follow your wrongful governance. Despite what they did to me, they will never be able to take away my principle to stand firm, my courage to speak out, and my commitment to fight for the rights not just for myself, but also for my fellow student,” he stressed.
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