Youth activist missing in Mindoro
Her disappearance follows the death of Jerlyn Rose Doydora, a youth activist from Kabataan Party-list who was also in the province on January 1.
Youth activist missing in Mindoro
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.
Filipino activists march in solidarity with Venezuela
Filipino activists march in solidarity with Venezuela
“The imperialist US targets Venezuela because it nationalizes its oil industry, driving away the American corporations."
Groups denounce US military attacks vs Venezuela
Groups denounce US military attacks vs Venezuela
"The defense of Venezuelan sovereignty is inseparable from the defense of Philippine sovereignty.”
US military aggression in Venezuela violates int’l human rights law
US military aggression in Venezuela violates int’l human rights law
The Venezuelan government said that they have been defending their sovereignty and right to self-determination for more than 200 years of independence.
SC affirms conviction of Kian’s killers
SC affirms conviction of Kian’s killers
“[W]hen Kian was shot, he was not in a position to defend himself,” a portion of SC’s decision read.
Marihangin residents, allies fear holiday invasion of ancestral land
Marihangin residents, allies fear holiday invasion of ancestral land
"This newest spate of attacks is linked to the ambitious luxury tourism project of San Miguel Corp. in Balabac."
‘Feigning cognitive impairments’ | Prosecution, victims urge ICC to proceed with hearing
‘Feigning cognitive impairments’ | Prosecution, victims urge ICC to proceed with hearing
“It strongly appears that Mr Duterte is feigning cognitive impairments in an attempt to avoid a trial on the merits,” the Prosecution of the International Criminal Court (ICC) stated based on the report from the panel of medical experts.
Political prisoners languish in overcrowded jails, a stark irony in corruption impunity
Political prisoners languish in overcrowded jails, a stark irony in corruption impunity
“The political prisoners were the ones who stood in the line of fire against the struggle against corruption and the struggle for justice, freedom and national democracy."
Closing Lumad schools not enough, gov’t targets humanitarian mission activists
Closing Lumad schools not enough, gov’t targets humanitarian mission activists
"We will not stop until justice is served. We have done nothing wrong. Their accusations bear no truth and we will continue to challenge it and push for any legal remedies available to us."
Karapatang pantao para sa masa
Karapatang pantao para sa masa
This explainer goes beyond defining human rights: it exposes the systemic failures that enable violations and reminds that the marginalized—as rights-holders— should be empowered to know, claim, and defend their rights.
‘A serious blow’ | SC upholds protection from police, military for 2 enforced disappearance survivors
‘A serious blow’ | SC upholds protection from police, military for 2 enforced disappearance survivors
“This decisive ruling is a victory for truth and justice, furthermore exposing the brazen tactics of state forces who abduct, harass, and terrorize those who dare defend the environment and fight for the rights of communities under attack.”
Victim-survivors lead march for justice, accountability on int’l human rights day
Victim-survivors lead march for justice, accountability on int’l human rights day
Under the Marcos Jr. administration, Karapatan said that there are 14 enforced disappearances, 134 extra-judicial killings, 822 arbitrary arrests, 577 forced or fake surrenders, more than 70,000 victims of indiscriminate firing and 48,000 victims of forced evacuation.
Marcos, Duterte face corruption, rights violations
Marcos, Duterte face corruption, rights violations
“State-sponsored terror under Marcos Jr. continues to weaponize laws and fully mobilize the state’s armed forces to silence staunch defenders of people’s rights and anti-corruption advocates, to intimidate citizens and activists in protests, and to terrorize communities."
Close to 300 Palawan residents accused of squatting on their ancestral lands
Close to 300 Palawan residents accused of squatting on their ancestral lands
“We will not leave Marihangin. This is where we grew up, where our ancestors are buried. This is where our generation planted our crops and fished.”
Lawyers turn to SC to denounce courtroom red-tagging
Lawyers turn to SC to denounce courtroom red-tagging
By introducing the red-tagging document in the RTC case, NUPL stressed that the lawyer formerly associated with NTF-ELCAC may have violated provisions of the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA)
‘People’s warrant of arrest’ vs Marcos Jr.
‘People’s warrant of arrest’ vs Marcos Jr.
Human rights groups said that those who get arrested are anti-corruption protesters instead of government officials involved in corruption scandals.
Drug war families find hope as ICC denies Duterte’s bid for interim release
Drug war families find hope as ICC denies Duterte’s bid for interim release
“I am eagerly praying for Duterte to live long. So when justice comes, he could feel our pain and grief in killing our loved ones."
Police violence, torture cases surface as new anti-corruption protest looms
Police violence, torture cases surface as new anti-corruption protest looms
Abella emphasized that the disturbing evidence, showing police’s unnecessary and excessive force against the protesters on September 21 is a “mockery” of the Philippine government’s repeated claims of “maximum tolerance.”
Enforced disappearance survivors in distress over police visits to loved ones
Enforced disappearance survivors in distress over police visits to loved ones
“These visits and questioning in the absence of counsel have been causing much stress and anxiety to the Petitioner (Dangla) and his relatives who are still recovering from the aftermath of his abduction,” the counter-manifestation reads.
Right(s) Up: UN endorsement of Trump’s plan on Gaza, a violation of Palestinian’s right to self-determination
Right(s) Up: UN endorsement of Trump’s plan on Gaza, a violation of Palestinian’s right to self-determination
“No other authority can dictate Gaza’s future except the Palestinian people themselves.”
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