Family condemns military harassment of detained Banjawan sisters
“My children are brave. They fight not only for themselves but for the people.
Family condemns military harassment of detained Banjawan sisters
Cebuanos push Congress to enforce decades-delayed ban on dynasties
Cebuanos push Congress to enforce decades-delayed ban on dynasties
Political dynasties in our government monopolize state power. They concentrate power and prioritize self-preservation and control, not the basic social services that students should be receiving.
Tacloban youth lambast dynasties, say Marcoses and Dutertes 2 sides of same coin
Tacloban youth lambast dynasties, say Marcoses and Dutertes 2 sides of same coin
“Here in Tacloban, the same family, Marcos Jr.’s relatives–the Romualdezes–have ruled the city for decades yet there is still no progress that can be seen.”
Rodriguez, Rizal community calls for action over buried bodies at landfill
Rodriguez, Rizal community calls for action over buried bodies at landfill
“There’s no way that I’ll exchange my son’s life for just mere money. I told them they just need to find my son no matter what.” – a father of one of the missing individuals
The True Heroes of EDSA
The True Heroes of EDSA
Filipinos still debate as to who or what truly brought down Ferdinand Marcos Sr., and what exactly we are honoring when we celebrate EDSA.
EDSA40 protest seeks to revive people power against corruption
EDSA40 protest seeks to revive people power against corruption
“Whatever your political color, let us unite at Edsa against poverty and corruption. All those involved must be held accountable.”
Students demand safe haven implementation amid terror-tagging
Students demand safe haven implementation amid terror-tagging
“The administration and the entire UP system must act decisively to protect their constituents.”
Cebu vendors oppose public market privatization
Cebu vendors oppose public market privatization
Vendors said proceeded without prior consultation or notice.
Groups slam arrest of elderly consumer advocate
Groups slam arrest of elderly consumer advocate
“The case of Engr. Calajate is not an isolated incident. It is part of a broader framework of neoliberal policies pushed by the state."
Technologists, scientists oppose CICC’s move to block Signal App, decry rights violation
Technologists, scientists oppose CICC’s move to block Signal App, decry rights violation
"We’ve seen this pattern before with SIM Registration and other policies that expand state access to personal data in the name of 'security’."
Woggle Corp ordered to stop mining for now
Woggle Corp ordered to stop mining for now
While groups welcomed the suspension, they criticized the reason for it.
Let teachers teach? EDCOM II and the systemic roots of the education crisis
Let teachers teach? EDCOM II and the systemic roots of the education crisis
While EDCOM II highlights professional development as a solution, teachers say CPD has become a source of pressure rather than support.
New report warns of declining fish stocks, mounting pressures on municipal fishers
New report warns of declining fish stocks, mounting pressures on municipal fishers
“The government is presiding over the extinction of a profession,” said Hernandez. “We are not just losing fish. We are losing an entire industry and culture.”
Cebu groups call for criminal liability a month after landfill collapse
Cebu groups call for criminal liability a month after landfill collapse
Justice for the victims goes beyond relief assistance and requires criminal liability, adequate compensation, and long-term support for the families of those killed.
Civil society pushes for rights-based digital future in ASEAN
Civil society pushes for rights-based digital future in ASEAN
Findings highlight the ASEAN’s vision overemphasis on economic efficiency in rapid digitalization, while the promotion and protection of human rights in these documents remain limited.
When Journalism is Treated as Terrorism*
When Journalism is Treated as Terrorism*
Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s continued detention is not only an injustice against one journalist. It is an assault on press freedom, community journalism, and the public’s right to know. When journalism is criminalized, entire communities are silenced –and democracy is further diminished.
‘Iwas Rape Tips’ spark outrage, expose gaps in police approach to sexual violence
‘Iwas Rape Tips’ spark outrage, expose gaps in police approach to sexual violence
Women’s alliance Gabriela said the messaging echoed outdated and harmful narratives that suggest rape can be avoided through personal caution alone.
Proposed socmed registration repressive – ICT experts
Proposed socmed registration repressive – ICT experts
The lack of clear, strict limitations on further use and cross-referencing of verification data raises the concern of sensitive information being used beyond verification.
Church councils condemn Cumpio, Domequil conviction
Church councils condemn Cumpio, Domequil conviction
The United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) and the National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) issued public statements on January 26 rejecting the conviction and urging its reversal.
Trump’s Board of Peace a clear departure from international law – critics
Trump’s Board of Peace a clear departure from international law – critics
“This board is outside the framework of the United Nations and has not included the Palestinian authority, the future of Gaza nor the future of the West Bank.”
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