Senate investigates Marihangin land dispute
“Their assertion is that their ancestral lands are being stolen through forgeries of their signatures.”
Senate investigates Marihangin land dispute
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.
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“The courts have limits if the law remains outdated.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.
Kin, groups denounce guilty verdict on detained journalist’s case
Kin, groups denounce guilty verdict on detained journalist’s case
The conviction went against a previous decision in October 2025 by the Court of Appeals which voided the civil forfeiture case against Cumpio and Domequil.
Activists face sedition charges from DOJ
Activists face sedition charges from DOJ
“The underlying message of this trumped-up case is clear—criticism of the regime will be met with legal harassment."
Hold gov’t, corporations accountable for destructive reclamation of Manila Bay — fishers
Hold gov’t, corporations accountable for destructive reclamation of Manila Bay — fishers
“Behind staged cleanups and media spectacles, the state has actively supported environmentally destructive projects, foremost of which are reclamation schemes."
Int’l rights groups demand release of Fil-Am activist Chantal Anicoche from military custody
Int’l rights groups demand release of Fil-Am activist Chantal Anicoche from military custody
"Chantal faces no case against her. The (Ferdinand) Marcos Jr. regime has no reason to delay Chantal's freedom."
Rights group reveals possible humanitarian law violations in Occidental Mindoro
Rights group reveals possible humanitarian law violations in Occidental Mindoro
Karapatan flagged the military offensives of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as an overkill. At least four battalions were deployed, with an average size of at least 500 soldiers per battalion under the control of 203rd Infantry Brigade.
Fishers kick off year fighting back vs dev’t aggression
Fishers kick off year fighting back vs dev’t aggression
In a statement, Pamalakaya pointed out that tens of thousands of fishing families were affected by renewable energy projects that the Department of Energy (DOE) granted permits.
Right(s) Up: Blocking aid to Palestinians violates int’l law
Right(s) Up: Blocking aid to Palestinians violates int’l law
“Allowing humanitarian aid is not a favour. It is an obligation under international law. Today, more than ever, Palestinians need more services, not less.”
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