Dominic Gutoman, Author at Bulatlat

For kin and advocates, justice remains elusive for children’s rights defender Sally Ujano

Just last year, the United Nations (UN) Women - Philippines also recognized the contribution of Ujano in championing human rights. She received a distinction as a Feminist Champion against Gender-Based Violence, along with other long-time women’s rights defenders Aida Santos, former executive director of Women's Educational, Development, Productivity, & Research Org (WeDpro) and Princess Nemenzo, former executive director of WomanHealth.

Dominic Gutoman | May 19, 2024

Search for missing labor activist expands in 1st month of disappearance

It has been more than a month since his disappearance but Lariosa remains missing. The effect of his abduction rippled down to other organizers in the Southern Mindanao region. The United Nations (UN) has identified that enforced disappearance is a frequently used strategy to spread terror, not only to the close relatives of the disappeared but also to their communities.

Dominic Gutoman | May 14, 2024

Fishers, advocates fear destruction of marine ecosystem in the name of Verde Island ‘preservation’

“The Philippines is home to the highest concentration of marine shore fish species in the world, sheltered in a marine corridor known as the Verde Island Passage (VIP). The richness of biodiversity in the VIP makes it comparable to the Amazon. This biodiversity hotspot is being imperiled by fossil gas projects of SMC."

Dominic Gutoman | May 14, 2024

‘Dehumanizing and traumatic’ | Kin of political prisoners assail strip search

Gloria Almonte, 63, wife of political prisoner Dionisio Almonte, is one of those who experienced the “degrading and traumatic” strip search at the New Bilibid Prison (NPB) when she opted to visit her husband on April 21, around 1:45 pm.

Dominic Gutoman | May 7, 2024

Youth, labor groups demand release of 6 activists arrested on Labor Day

“Peaceful and justified,” these are the words of Azrael de Guzman, one of the six arrested youth activists during the May 1 protest, in an open letter to the public, calling for their immediate release.

Dominic Gutoman | May 3, 2024

Finding hope in the search for the disappeared

“We will hold them accountable. The sun will rise tomorrow and there is hope. For as long as we are still together, with the families who are also with us, we are very inspired to continue the work.”

Dominic Gutoman | Apr 26, 2024

Despite suffering torture, environmental defenders continue fight against destructive projects

“We experienced an unimaginable intimidation and threat to my life through physical and psychological torture. Worse, they threatened the lives of our loved ones, and my family,” Eco Dangla said.

Dominic Gutoman | Apr 26, 2024

Rights group highlights PH gov’t failure in stopping drug-related killings

Continuing killings, repression, and the prevailing impunity in the Philippines are among the key findings reported by human rights group Amnesty International (AI)-Philippines.

Dominic Gutoman | Apr 26, 2024

Tartaria farmers defend their land, resist entry of armed goons

At least 60 armed personnel have been reportedly building fences in the farmlands of barangay Tartaria, Silang, Cavite since April 16, prompting farmers to defend their community.

Dominic Gutoman | Apr 19, 2024

50 families evicted to give way to parking lot

Under the 1992 Urban Development and Housing Act, the execution of demolition requires the notice upon the affected persons or entities at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of eviction, proper identification of all persons taking part in the demolition, and adequate relocation, among others.

Dominic Gutoman | Apr 19, 2024

Aglipayan Church stands with the indigenous peoples

“It is crucial to recognize the challenges faced by indigenous peoples. These include land rights issues, displacements from their ancestral domains due to mining activities, and militarization leading to armed conflicts and human rights violations,” the project rationale said.

Dominic Gutoman | Apr 19, 2024

Striking drivers, operators face financial woes

For single-unit operators like Chel Mallonga, 45, the impact of the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) would be drastic. Once consolidation pushes through, single-unit operators will no longer be granted franchises.

Dominic Gutoman | Apr 17, 2024

Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer

The fact-finding team on the disappearance of a labor organizer said that there are eyewitness reports that the Philippine military is involved.

Dominic Gutoman | Apr 14, 2024

Prioritize workers’ health, safety amid extreme heat — labor groups

A global research showed how more than 70 percent of industrial greenhouse gases have been linked to only 100 companies since 1988.

Dominic Gutoman | Apr 10, 2024

Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group

“Governments must protect the rights of every child, especially boys and girls living in countries that have contributed least to this problem but are enduring the most dangerous floods, storms, and heat."

Dominic Gutoman | Apr 4, 2024

17 years since the disappearance of Jonas Burgos, activists continue to be abducted

Human rights groups and families of victims of enforced disappearances held a “Sunset Gathering” at Bantayog ng mga Bayani to symbolize their continuing search for truth and justice.

Dominic Gutoman | Apr 4, 2024

2 Pangasinan-based environmental defenders abducted

by DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – Two Pangasinan-based environmental defenders and organizers were violently mauled and dragged into an SUV at about 8 p.m. on March 24 in Barangay Polo, San Carlos, Pangasinan, according to human rights group...

Dominic Gutoman | Mar 25, 2024

Ulat Bulilit unravels trauma, HRVs among children

“Children failed to fully realize their rights because they also bear the brunt of economic problems faced by their parents — low wages, contractualization, joblessness."

Dominic Gutoman | Mar 17, 2024

Drug war-related killings of children continue, refuting Marcos Jr’s claims

In the first six months of the Marcos Jr administration, the Children’s Legal Rights and Development Center documented 12 children killed. In 2023, 20 children died in Caloocan and Manila alone.

Dominic Gutoman | Mar 17, 2024

‘Defend our rivers,’ indigenous and envi groups denounce destructive mega dams

Kalikasan People’s Network for Environment said that the Marcos Jr administration still allows massive projects like Kaliwa-Kanan-Laiban Dam, Wawa Dam, Ahunan Hydropower project, Jalaur Mega-Dam, Saltan Dam, and the Pasig River Expressway, all of which endanger the affected communities.

Dominic Gutoman | Mar 14, 2024

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For kin and advocates, justice remains elusive for children’s rights defender Sally Ujano

Search for missing labor activist expands in 1st month of disappearance

Fishers, advocates fear destruction of marine ecosystem in the name of Verde Island ‘preservation’

‘Dehumanizing and traumatic’ | Kin of political prisoners assail strip search

Youth, labor groups demand release of 6 activists arrested on Labor Day

Finding hope in the search for the disappeared

Despite suffering torture, environmental defenders continue fight against destructive projects

Rights group highlights PH gov’t failure in stopping drug-related killings

Tartaria farmers defend their land, resist entry of armed goons

50 families evicted to give way to parking lot

Aglipayan Church stands with the indigenous peoples

Striking drivers, operators face financial woes

Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer

Prioritize workers’ health, safety amid extreme heat — labor groups

Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group

17 years since the disappearance of Jonas Burgos, activists continue to be abducted

2 Pangasinan-based environmental defenders abducted

Ulat Bulilit unravels trauma, HRVs among children

Drug war-related killings of children continue, refuting Marcos Jr’s claims

‘Defend our rivers,’ indigenous and envi groups denounce destructive mega dams

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