2 arrested in San Juan, Batangas released
Tanggol Batangan, a Batangas-based human rights group, reported the release of Jose Escobio and Junald Jabonero who were arrested last Aug. 24.
2 arrested in San Juan, Batangas released
2 envi activists missing
2 envi activists missing
Two young environment activists were reported missing after researching on the massive flooding in Bulacan and the impact of reclamation on their livelihoods.
Progressive groups air concerns on CBCP’s joining NTF-ELCAC
Progressive groups air concerns on CBCP’s joining NTF-ELCAC
For Karapatan, this recent development is “obviously part of the NTF-ELCAC's so-called ‘whole of nation approach’ of harnessing all available resources to surveil, profile, red-tag, marginalize, persecute and inflict other human rights violations against the poor and other critical voices, including the institutional church.”
Aid, support out of reach for Malolos farmers
Aid, support out of reach for Malolos farmers
“The government must really pay attention to agriculture. Else, only landowners and proprietors, not farmers and farm workers, will benefit. We, farm workers, are working towards having better conditions, including fair share to yields."
Journos, artists commemorate 2nd national press freedom day
Journos, artists commemorate 2nd national press freedom day
The day-long event included art exhibits featuring 25 artworks, including one by visual artist Max Santiago who was recently charged over the burning of an effigy of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the last State of the Nation Address protest.
Community organizer, driver illegally arrested in Batangas
Community organizer, driver illegally arrested in Batangas
Batangas-based human rights group Tanggol Batangan said that the detained individuals were Ernesto Baez Jr., farmer advocate and organizer of Samahan ng Magbubukid sa Batangas (Sambat), jeepney driver Jose Escobio, and his friend Junald Jabonero.
‘What’s next?’ | Affected residents in Makati-Taguig dispute ask for sustained basic social services
‘What’s next?’ | Affected residents in Makati-Taguig dispute ask for sustained basic social services
In the midst of the ongoing dispute between Makati and Taguig, affected residents are facing uncertainties over access to social services.
Fishers say reclamation is not a ‘coastal defense’
Fishers say reclamation is not a ‘coastal defense’
“Officials from the PRA should be educated that it's the mangrove trees, not the destructive reclamation, that shield coastal communities from intense flooding."
TWIPH | Marcelo H. Del Pilar’s birth anniversary
TWIPH | Marcelo H. Del Pilar’s birth anniversary
Balikan natin ang mga naging kontribusyon ng pangunahing lider ng kilusang propaganda na si Marcelo H. Del Pilar. Ang kanyang kaarawan din and idineklarang National Press Freedom Day sa Pilipinas.
Groups denounce Esperon, Año’s filing of trumped-up charges vs judge, rights defenders
Groups denounce Esperon, Año’s filing of trumped-up charges vs judge, rights defenders
"The attempt of these former generals, to pursue judicial harassment against Karapatan, GABRIELA, and RMP through this trumped-up and malicious charges of perjury is a desperate act intended to hound human rights defenders."
Artists, advocates reiterate call to free Amanda Echanis
Artists, advocates reiterate call to free Amanda Echanis
“Amanda’s case is emblematic of a broader struggle against persecution. Her family, both on the Lacaba and Echanis sides, has a long history of activism and has faced harassment and detention. She was once the country’s youngest political prisoner with her parents in the 1990s."
Former political prisoners decry low food, medicine budget for detainees
Former political prisoners decry low food, medicine budget for detainees
“This does not only indicate the government’s dire lack of compassion for those imprisoned. [It is also] a clear violation of international human rights norms such as the UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners or the Mandela Rule."
Students assail lower budget for school buildings, facilities
Students assail lower budget for school buildings, facilities
Youth groups questioned the reduced budget for capital outlay and maintenance funds for state universities and colleges saying that proper and accessible services and conducive learning facilities remain wanting for students and instructors.
Farmers decry low agri budget in 2024
Farmers decry low agri budget in 2024
Peasant groups said that the proposed budget for agriculture is insufficient and that this shows how improving the local food production is not important to the Marcos Jr. administration.
Third World Romance: The parallels of love and labor, romance and realism
Third World Romance: The parallels of love and labor, romance and realism
The production takes an unconventional approach to telling the story of ordinary people under extraordinary circumstances— of poverty and pandemic— humanizing their choices, actions, and love languages. The film successfully stitched the fictional characters and the realities in the background, tapping kilig into romantic chemistry and familial love.
Farmer rights advocates, artists raise funds for bail of detained Negros activist
Farmer rights advocates, artists raise funds for bail of detained Negros activist
Karina Dela Cerna was only 19 years old when she was arrested along with her father Albert in a series of raids in Bacolod in 2019. They were consequently charged with trumped-up charges such as illegal possession of firearms and explosives and human trafficking.
At Ground Level | Global rights groups assail terror law misuse
At Ground Level | Global rights groups assail terror law misuse
Following Marcos Jr.’s approval of the National Security Policy (NSP) 2023-2028 on Aug. 12, progressive people’s organizations and the human rights community are increasingly protesting the continued threats, including red-tagging, vilification and actual attacks on the country’s human rights defenders and activists.
Balik-Tanaw | But who do you say that I am?
Balik-Tanaw | But who do you say that I am?
This Sunday’s readings are focused on three issues: first, on authority (Is 22:19-23), second, on knowledge of God (Rom 11:33-3), third, on the identity of Jesus (Mt 16:13-20). At first glance, they seem to be unrelated to one another, but on deep examination, they are really pointing to a single direction. And that is, the way to our salvation. The mission of Jesus as leading us the WAY, seeking out the TRUTH and urging us to aspire for what is truly LIFE-GIVING. These three related important values in life fully capture this salvation framework.
‘Charges vs. effigy artist, an attack against free expression’ – artists, progressives
‘Charges vs. effigy artist, an attack against free expression’ – artists, progressives
"It is well established that an effigy is a form of art. It is not solid waste: it is not garbage or refuse."
Proposed nat’l budget for 2024: ‘Filled with red flags, skewed priorities’
Proposed nat’l budget for 2024: ‘Filled with red flags, skewed priorities’
“The government’s fiscal strategy is seriously flawed. Revenues are low from over-relying on indirect consumption taxes on poor and middle-class Filipinos who have low levels of incomes and spending, from cutting direct taxes especially on high-income families and large corporations, and from avoiding wealth taxes even just on hugely concentrated billionaire wealth. Poor revenue generation is ultimately what causes constant borrowing and excessive debt.”
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