DENR urged to revoke permits of 22 Manila Bay reclamation projects
There is already a strong basis to stop the reclamation in Manila Bay but the DENR continues to turn a blind eye.
DENR urged to revoke permits of 22 Manila Bay reclamation projects
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.
Alleged aerial strafing in Oriental Mindoro endangers civilians, indigenous people — groups
Alleged aerial strafing in Oriental Mindoro endangers civilians, indigenous people — groups
Human rights groups expressed alarm on reports of aerial strafing in indigenous peoples communities in Pola, Oriental Mindoro.
Prison guards delay Bilibid political prisoners access to essential amenities
Prison guards delay Bilibid political prisoners access to essential amenities
In a letter addressed to Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Catapang and Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, support group Kapatid said that the political prisoners are the only group in the NBP without these basic amenities.
Senate urged to proceed with impeachment trial immediately – Bayan Muna
Senate urged to proceed with impeachment trial immediately – Bayan Muna
In a position paper submitted to Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, Neri Colmenares said that the proposal for an impeachment court to convene on June 2, 2025 or in the next Congress, is without constitutional basis or legal basis.
Pattern of terrorism financing charges: Cordillera labor leader becomes latest target
Pattern of terrorism financing charges: Cordillera labor leader becomes latest target
“Mike is a known cultural worker and labor leader who dedicated much of his life organizing workers in Baguio City and miners employed by exploitative large-scale mining corporations in the Cordillera. He has consistently advocated for workers’ rights and welfare while also bringing his advocacy from the communities to performance stages in the streets."
EXPLAINER: How to report election fraud and anomalies
EXPLAINER: How to report election fraud and anomalies
An alliance of election ICT professionals and election watchdogs provides a step-by-step guide on how to report election fraud in the 2025 midterm elections.
Red-taggers, rights violators vying for 2025 elections flagged
Red-taggers, rights violators vying for 2025 elections flagged
“The common denominator of these candidates is their direct hand in the atrocities committed against the Filipino people. We appeal to the people not to vote for these human rights violators,” said Cristina Palabay, human rights group Karapatan’s secretary general.
More than half of party-lists linked to political dynasties, big businesses and corruption cases
More than half of party-lists linked to political dynasties, big businesses and corruption cases
The original intent of the party-list law is to give the marginalized and underserved sectors of society a chance to participate in the elections and lawmaking. But a recent study by election watchdog Kontra Daya flagged 55 percent of the party-list groups participating in the 2025 elections for their links to political dynasties, big businesses, police/military connection, corruption, and dubious advocacy.
#Bulatlat24 | The decisiveness to give journalism a chance
#Bulatlat24 | The decisiveness to give journalism a chance
Now, I write stories, join people’s organizations in fact-finding missions, and, like in my previous work, engage with partners. Sustaining relationships with our sources, especially those in the grassroots, is a significant part of my work. Communicating with sources, partners, and even readers makes me feel more grounded in reality.
Indigenous peoples’ rights activist freed after week-long detention
Indigenous peoples’ rights activist freed after week-long detention
Indigenous peoples’ rights activist Myrna Cruz-Abraham was released on bail on February 4, after spending eight days in detention following what rights groups described as her illegal arrest in San Rafael, Bulacan.
Solons honor Edcel Lagman as rights defender
Solons honor Edcel Lagman as rights defender
A statesman, legislator, and defender of human rights. These encapsulate how Makabayan lawmakers remember Albay First District Rep. Edcel Lagman who passed away on January 30 due to cardiac arrest.
Former Bayan Muna lawmakers honored with IBP President’s Awards for Human Rights Advocacy
Former Bayan Muna lawmakers honored with IBP President’s Awards for Human Rights Advocacy
Both Neri Colmenares and Carlos Zarate are working as pro-bono legal counsels for victims of human rights violations in the current and past administrations. Both of them were lawmakers and three-term members of the House of Representatives, representing the marginalized sector under the Bayan Muna Partylist.
Prosecutor junks criminal, terrorism charges vs Bulacan peasant leader
Prosecutor junks criminal, terrorism charges vs Bulacan peasant leader
The City Prosecutor said that the military did not see the three respondents arrive at the place of the incident. In addition, the affidavit of a certain Erick Simogan who was introduced as a “former member of CPP-NPA-NDF” was also deemed questionable by the court because he was also not present during the time and place of the incident.
Adolescent pregnancy as human rights crisis
Adolescent pregnancy as human rights crisis
By DOMINIC GUTOMANBulatlat.com MANILA -- Adolescent pregnancy is not just a health issue but also a human rights crisis. Child rights defenders stressed this point as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to veto Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy (PAP Bill) or...
‘Overdue Gaza ceasefire not enough, occupation should end’
‘Overdue Gaza ceasefire not enough, occupation should end’
“Unless the root causes of this conflict are addressed, Palestinians and Israelis cannot even begin to hope for a brighter future built on rights, equality and justice. Israel must dismantle the brutal system of apartheid it imposes to dominate and oppress Palestinians and end its unlawful occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory once and for all."
Ancestral land title application in Palawan marred with delays
Ancestral land title application in Palawan marred with delays
Nearly 20 years in the making, their application for CADT remains uncertain. Current Molbog indigenous leaders said that ten of their elders have already died waiting in vain.
In La Union, fisherfolks forced to ‘surrender’ in exchange for ayuda
In La Union, fisherfolks forced to ‘surrender’ in exchange for ayuda
MANILA – For more than a week, the forced “surrender” campaign in Agoo, La Union has intensified, targeting members of a fisherfolk organization. Ilocos Human Rights Alliance (IHRA), a local chapter of human rights group Karapatan, reported on January 20 that seven...
Following arrest of development workers, PDG reports surveillance
Following arrest of development workers, PDG reports surveillance
Two men on board a motorcycle arrived outside the compound of Paghida-et sa Kauswagan Development Groun (PDG) in Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, at approximately 9:30 a.m. One of them took photographs of the vicinity using a mobile phone, while the driver remained on standby.
Negros-based NGO calls for CHR probe into the arrest of their workers
Negros-based NGO calls for CHR probe into the arrest of their workers
“The arrest and harassment of development workers not only undermine their ability to serve vulnerable communities but also erode the democratic freedoms enshrined in our Constitution,” said PDG in the letter.
Martial law survivors fear dismissal of ill-gotten wealth cases with new Sandiganbayan justice
Martial law survivors fear dismissal of ill-gotten wealth cases with new Sandiganbayan justice
Martial law survivors fear that the appointment of Geraldine Faith Econg could reverse hard-won gains in the anti-martial law struggle.
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