Drug war victims hope for ICC trial vs Duterte
We fight back until no Duterte will ever sit in power again and rule this country.
Drug war victims hope for ICC trial vs Duterte
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.
AI-assisted disinformation used vs drug war families
AI-assisted disinformation used vs drug war families
“Duterte supporters and their bot network are fabricating lies in their desperation to bury the truth being told by relatives of drug war victims."
Duterte’s defense as empty rhetoric
Duterte’s defense as empty rhetoric
ICC’s ongoing hearing is important as the Philippine justice system makes it hard for victims and survivors to fight back against a state-enforced policy.
‘Last recourse’ | Victims, prosecution expose impunity on confirmation of charges hearing
‘Last recourse’ | Victims, prosecution expose impunity on confirmation of charges hearing
“I filed a case (but) I can still feel that those in power continue to control the justice that I have been waiting for so long.”
Duterte’s cowardice shows in letter to ICC
Duterte’s cowardice shows in letter to ICC
“We have longed for the moment when he will face his crimes."
REALITY CHECK: Rodrigo Duterte oversaw the policy of extrajudicial killings
REALITY CHECK: Rodrigo Duterte oversaw the policy of extrajudicial killings
Rodrigo Duterte himself ordered the killings several times before, during, and after his Presidential term.
Kin of ‘drug war’ victims ready for Duterte ICC hearing
Kin of ‘drug war’ victims ready for Duterte ICC hearing
“For us victims, the confirmation of charges against Duterte is an answered prayer. It is clear to us that the ICC shows the call for justice does not end in the Philippines."
Senate investigates Marihangin land dispute
Senate investigates Marihangin land dispute
“Their assertion is that their ancestral lands are being stolen through forgeries of their signatures.”
News in pictures: Kin, supporters urge Marcos Jr. to grant habeas corpus petition
News in pictures: Kin, supporters urge Marcos Jr. to grant habeas corpus petition
In solidarity with Veloso, supporters also brought a large heart-shaped open letter to boost her morale while they campaign for her freedom.
Kin welcome ICC’s inclusion of 500 more victims, naming of Duterte’s co-perpetrators
Kin welcome ICC’s inclusion of 500 more victims, naming of Duterte’s co-perpetrators
“Today, we have seen and read the names of the real culprits – they who have blood on their hands for implementing a deadly policy. The world ought to know who they are.”
Co-ownership rights of same-sex couples recognized, signals need for equality
Co-ownership rights of same-sex couples recognized, signals need for equality
“The courts have limits if the law remains outdated. Congress should keep up; let us finally pass the SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, Sexual Characteristics) Equality Bill. Everyone has the equal right to grow old and live with the one they love, and this includes the right to own property and other fundamental rights."
NDFP consultant still missing after 3 years
NDFP consultant still missing after 3 years
Under the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG) signed by the Philippine government and the NDFP in 1995, peace consultants like Ariel Badiang should be protected.
124 years on, church and workers renew bond of solidarity
124 years on, church and workers renew bond of solidarity
“We are not only looking back at history—we are talking about a living wage, security of tenure, job security, workplace safety, the eight-hour workday, and contractualization. These were already issues 124 years ago, and they are still the struggles we are fighting for today.”
‘Manindigan’ | Human rights campaign perseveres amid attacks, violations
‘Manindigan’ | Human rights campaign perseveres amid attacks, violations
“There are trials and hardships, but the victory born of our collective stand—and the freedom of those burdened with these cases—is far greater and far more meaningful.”
Mindoro survivor denies NTF-ELCAC ‘terror-grooming’ claims
Mindoro survivor denies NTF-ELCAC ‘terror-grooming’ claims
“The limits of youth’s social and political power to change the rotten system drive them to live the lives and join the struggle of the workers and peasants both in the cities and countryside,”
Anti-corruption activists fight back against sedition complaints
Anti-corruption activists fight back against sedition complaints
“Doubling down on the persecution of anti-corruption protesters, only reinforces our doubts on the sincerity of the government’s drive against bureaucratic corruption."
Negros human rights workers face harassment
Negros human rights workers face harassment
They constitute attacks against human rights defenders, as well as environmental and food defenders, who are working to protect land, livelihoods, and the environment for present and future generations.”
ICC finds Duterte fit for trial
ICC finds Duterte fit for trial
The Court clearly finds that Duterte is a perceptive person who has a broad understanding of what he has been charged with.
Makabayan solons, 30 others file impeachment vs Marcos Jr. over ‘abuse’ of budget powers
Makabayan solons, 30 others file impeachment vs Marcos Jr. over ‘abuse’ of budget powers
The impeachment complaint alleges three acts of betrayal of public trust, namely: the President’s institutionalization of systemic corruption, abuse of discretionary power over unprogrammed appropriations, and direct personal involvement in budgetary insertions and kickback schemes.
Amanda Echanis remembers childhood, motherhood in jail
Amanda Echanis remembers childhood, motherhood in jail
Echanis was once the youngest political prisoner at two years old when she was detained with her parents Randall and Linda for trumped-up charges.
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