The administration claims it is serious about transparency and economic justice; it must ensure that the Maharlika fund does not become a repeat of the Martial Law-era economic model—one where development was synonymous with exploitation.
For Jessa, this commitment is personal. As a proud trans man practicing his priesthood with the IFI, he witnessed the church’s affirming stance on gender equality as he did not encounter any forms of discrimination.
"Public transportation should be efficient and inclusive, but the government’s focus on elite interests is evident in the displacement of HITODA drivers, impacting PUPians as well."
Residents said project contractors only gave them a few days notice to move out as an additional barricade is being put up at the site.
The Bahaghari-led protest, which mobilized civil society groups, allies, and LGBTQIA+ community members, featured the mural "Ang Liwanag ng Bahaghari" (The Light of the Rainbow) as the vibrant backdrop for the event stage.
“This persistent pattern of human rights violations underscores the fact that laws alone have never been sufficient and effective against torture and other rights violations, and reflects the State’s hypocrisy in claiming to protect human rights and holding perpetrators accountable.”
There are now efforts in some local government units to address the needs of the community and began introducing targeted programs, a move that, while uneven, signals an emerging recognition of the gaps in support the community needs.
“The NTF-ELCAC’s convoluted concept of ‘peace and development’ means that everything it does—from red-tagging to threats, from abductions and enforced disappearances and fake surrenders to killings and bombings—should be accepted as long as it wipes out any communist, dissenter, or social change advocate."
It does not grant "special rights" but rather ensures equal protection against all forms of discrimination under the law.
The Safe Spaces Act outlined the obligations that all schools must adhere to. Schools must designate an officer-in-charge to handle these types of grievances. They are required to adopt a grievance procedure that investigates complaints and makes decisions within 10 days of receiving them, taking appropriate steps, such as administrative penalties, to resolve the situation.
Carlos Zarate described the strike as a reckless act that “undermines diplomatic solutions and violates international law.” He accused the US of employing counterterrorism rhetoric to justify wars while ignoring deeper sources of instability such as Israel’s occupation of Palestine.
They urged the Special Rapporteur to initiate an urgent inquiry to what they described as the “systemic abuse of counterterrorism measures in the Philippines.”
Gabriela Women’s Partylist National Vice Chairperson Sarah Elago said that the cancellation of Duterte Youth Partylist’s registration should pave the way for Commission on Elections (Comelec) to remove other “fake and bogus partylists,” including those backed by political dynasties and big businesses.
Computer Professionals’ Union, an organization of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professionals and advocates, in a statement expressed alarm on the use of AI-generated content propagating false information for political gains and interest.
According to ACT, with the 165,000 shortage in classrooms, schools are forced to implement double–or triple–shift classes.
The missing Tati for 18 years now is what Yumi was saying in every phase of her life, “I am missing Tati.” However, her story was a testimony of how our youth today must deal with ---process difficulties, positively explore life with family and friends, making the best of yourself so you could be that someone who will be ready to help other people effectively.
This Sunday, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity. The feast teaches us that coming together as a community, not fear and desperation, will help us face all adversity. Although the events on both sides of the Pacific are demoralizing, the Holy Trinity gives us hope.
Housing offered by the 4PH Program remains financially inaccessible for poor families even with Pag-IBIG Fund’s amortization plan.
“The people, not just in Metro Manila but in provinces all over the country, must hold protest actions to also urge the Senate to convene on June 21 so that this huge amount of public funds, which could have been used for free medicine, education, food, and other social services to the people, went.”
Marking the 127th day of Philippine independence, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) and allied organizations rally en route to the US Embassy condemning the escalating US military interventions and influence in the Philippines backed by various military agreements and other foreign policies. The groups also expressed the Filipino people’s strong solidarity with the Palestinian people against continuing US-Israel genocide in Palestine
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