Ten years on, Duterte’s kill order strikes deep
Memory is brutal for the families of drug war victims.
Ten years on, Duterte’s kill order strikes deep
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.
EU urged to scrutinize Philippine human rights record amid trade nego
EU urged to scrutinize Philippine human rights record amid trade nego
“Any agreement that claims to promote sustainable development must be assessed based on its impact on grassroots communities and people's rights and livelihoods, particularly those of workers, farmers, Indigenous peoples, and human rights defenders."
Families of disappeared endure pain after two decades
Families of disappeared endure pain after two decades
"What is deeply painful and infuriating is that Palparan is the one we ended up speaking with."
Philippines’ human rights record worse than average in Southeast Asia
Philippines’ human rights record worse than average in Southeast Asia
The Philippines, together with Indonesia, received a score of 4.6 out of 10 in the Safety from the State metric. This indicates that many people are not adequately protected from arbitrary arrest, torture and ill-treatment, forced disappearance, and extrajudicial killing.
Justice sought for trans woman killed in Nueva Ecija
Justice sought for trans woman killed in Nueva Ecija
“I heavily mourn for Bella because their stories reveal how violence against trans people is sustained by machismo and patriarchy that treats trans existence as disposable.”
Affirming gender identity through faith: Review of ‘Si Wowa, Diyos, at Bayan!’
Affirming gender identity through faith: Review of ‘Si Wowa, Diyos, at Bayan!’
"Fearless in love. And this much is certain about Wowa: that she was shaped and forged by her love for God and the people. She stands today as one tempered by the witnessed prayers on the streets."
Right(s) Up: Legal gender recognition upholds rights of transgender, non-binary people
Right(s) Up: Legal gender recognition upholds rights of transgender, non-binary people
Philippine laws deny transgender individuals the right to have their gender legally recognized.
Activists demand justice for queer political prisoners
Activists demand justice for queer political prisoners
“True equality cannot exist where people are imprisoned for their political beliefs and advocacy."
Mothers of disappeared ask: Where is convicted rights violator Palparan?
Mothers of disappeared ask: Where is convicted rights violator Palparan?
“Allowing a convicted perpetrator of grave human rights violations to receive extraordinary accommodations sends the wrong message—that accountability may be evaded by those with power or connections."
Independence Day marked by protest vs. US-backed AI hub
Independence Day marked by protest vs. US-backed AI hub
“Equally disturbing are the links between Pax Silica and corporations and contractors tied to US and Israeli military technologies, surveillance systems, autonomous warfare, and the global arms industry, which reveal the deeply militarized character of this project."
Marcos Jr. challenged to certify Equality Bill as urgent
Marcos Jr. challenged to certify Equality Bill as urgent
“As long as there are trans people being killed, young gay people rejected by their families, or gay workers being denied promotion because of their gender, Pride will remain a protest."
Philippines’ failed bid for UNSC seat reflects human rights record
Philippines’ failed bid for UNSC seat reflects human rights record
“Marcos Jr. regime has lost a platform for its brazen hypocrisy on the Philippines’ dirt-and-grime human rights record."
Anti-corruption campaign as church’s peace work
Anti-corruption campaign as church’s peace work
“Good governance and politics of change are part of the peace talks. This should compel them to go back to the negotiating panel."
Rights defenders dedicate awards to grassroots
Rights defenders dedicate awards to grassroots
“This is a recognition of the continuing need to fight for human rights in this country in the middle of an exacerbating crisis.”
Cumpio, Domequil continue fight for freedom
Cumpio, Domequil continue fight for freedom
Both of them did not have the chance to inform their families about the sudden transfer.
Truth Commission established, EJK families press for inclusion
Truth Commission established, EJK families press for inclusion
“The Truth Commission was created to ensure that the stories of victims, survivors, and families are heard, verified, and preserved."
Right(s) Up: Safe workplace remains elusive
Right(s) Up: Safe workplace remains elusive
At least one worker dies every day from preventable accidents.
Duterte’s non-cooperation fuels continued ICC detention
Duterte’s non-cooperation fuels continued ICC detention
"Non-cooperation with the ICC, especially at this point, denies victims and the Filipino people the due process and justice that they have long sought."
Union decries retaliation by Chinese resto management
Union decries retaliation by Chinese resto management
"The sudden stoppage of production is a threat to our job security."
Broadcaster’s rape jokes denounced, journalists call for safer newsrooms
Broadcaster’s rape jokes denounced, journalists call for safer newsrooms
Cases of sexual harassment in newsrooms and media industry remain underreported.
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