Victims’ families hope document dispute won’t delay ICC trial
“Justice here in the Philippines is hopeless.”
Victims’ families hope document dispute won’t delay ICC trial
Dominic Gutoman is hungry for new ideas and connections. As a community manager and a reporter, his energy overflows as his reaction to most things mundane or sublime.
Dominic Gutoman is hungry for new ideas and connections. As a community manager and a reporter, his energy overflows as his reaction to most things mundane or sublime.
Workers win illegal dismissal case vs Lazada, manpower agencies
Workers win illegal dismissal case vs Lazada, manpower agencies
“These winning cases are mere reaffirmation of the rights of platform workers, particularly riders, based on the Supreme Court (decision)."
US intensifies sanctions vs. ICC
US intensifies sanctions vs. ICC
“The Court will continue to fully discharge its mandate, with independence and impartiality."
Six years on, a mother grieves death of son killed in the ‘drug war’
Six years on, a mother grieves death of son killed in the ‘drug war’
“For me, justice and healing mean holding accountable those who carried out the killings, the perpetrators, those who gave the orders, and the highest-ranking officials behind the killings."
People-centered energy urged amid ASEAN Energy Forum
People-centered energy urged amid ASEAN Energy Forum
“Energy transition should be an opportunity to develop our self-sufficiency in manufacturing, engineering, and research."
Badoy red tags UP Rural High School teacher, community
Badoy red tags UP Rural High School teacher, community
“It is deeply concerning that a legitimate educational activity and those who participated in it have been subjected to red-tagging.”
‘Army use of child a violation of int’l humanitarian law’
‘Army use of child a violation of int’l humanitarian law’
“What the 93rd Infantry Battalion did is equal to hostage-taking,"
Deterioration of civic space continues under Marcos Jr — global report
Deterioration of civic space continues under Marcos Jr — global report
The Philippines has been rated “Repressed” for five consecutive years.
‘Human rights reparation starts with justice’
‘Human rights reparation starts with justice’
“Essentially, reparation should be proportional to the gravity of the violations committed and the extent of harm suffered.”
On The Fringes | Mentally surviving the rotten healthcare system
On The Fringes | Mentally surviving the rotten healthcare system
I spent more hours in the waiting area than in my consultations. Most of my conversations with the doctor took only 15 to 30 minutes.
Ombudsman dismisses human rights complaints vs military even without hearing
Ombudsman dismisses human rights complaints vs military even without hearing
“The abduction of Tamano and Castro represents just one case among hundreds of victims of state-sponsored violence."
Gov’t urged to respect right to protest vs. Pax Silica
Gov’t urged to respect right to protest vs. Pax Silica
"People's rights do not become suspended whenever the President is courting foreign investors.”
Martial law survivors enraged by SC’s reversal of Imelda Marcos graft conviction
Martial law survivors enraged by SC’s reversal of Imelda Marcos graft conviction
“It spits in the face of the victims of human rights violations whose lives were robbed while the Marcoses lived an extravagant lifestyle."
Cagayan Valley activists deny terror financing raps, call for repeal of terror laws
Cagayan Valley activists deny terror financing raps, call for repeal of terror laws
“The terrorism laws in the Philippines are targeting the wrong people. Most of them are working in environmental defense like the 11 activists of Cagayan Valley.”
Public memory of ‘drug war’ killings survives
Public memory of ‘drug war’ killings survives
The exhibit serves as a living archive and memorial to the victims and their bereaved families, with artists, journalists, and advocacy groups helping build a space for solidarity and collective remembrance.
Right(s) Up: Transfemicide as trans women rights violation
Right(s) Up: Transfemicide as trans women rights violation
The Society of Trans Women of the Philippines (STRAP) raised this point at the launch of Project Kierra, a trans-led initiative that seeks to document the killings and campaign for justice.
Not one surfaced despite court orders, families demand review of legal remedies
Not one surfaced despite court orders, families demand review of legal remedies
“Not a single success story, not one was recovered even with orders from the court."
Unwavering, a mother of EJK victim confronts a decade of impunity
Unwavering, a mother of EJK victim confronts a decade of impunity
“It was easy for other people to tell me to give up the fight. But win or lose, I’ll never stop fighting. I’ll never lose hope for Darwin."
Right(s) Up: Why journalists and advocates push for decriminalization of libel
Right(s) Up: Why journalists and advocates push for decriminalization of libel
“The intent of libel is to harass and exhaust. Exhaust our resources and time that we could have been utilizing to perform our work."
US sanctions vs. ICC hinders victims’ quest for justice
US sanctions vs. ICC hinders victims’ quest for justice
"When judicial actors are threatened for applying the law, it is the international legal order itself that is placed at risk. Threats and coercive measures also impact the ability of victims to seek justice."
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