Peasant organizer persists despite surveillance
Repeated surveillance restricted his movements and caused anxiety over his family's safety.
Peasant organizer persists despite surveillance
Rights groups slam PNP double standards over ‘Bato’ wanted notices
Rights groups slam PNP double standards over ‘Bato’ wanted notices
“The irony is glaring: a former police chief who once wielded the authority of the State now refuses to submit himself to legal process."
Hegseth visit exposes deepening US military intervention in the Philippines
Hegseth visit exposes deepening US military intervention in the Philippines
For ILPS Philippines, these agreements are not merely defense arrangements. They further integrate the country into Washington's military operations and its First Island Chain strategy against China.
SC ruling exposes pork barrel system
SC ruling exposes pork barrel system
A significant part of the ruling concerned the Strengthening Assistance for Government Infrastructure and Social Programs (SAGIP).
Southern Tagalog workers on 45-peso wage hike: ‘Insulting’
Southern Tagalog workers on 45-peso wage hike: ‘Insulting’
The workers reiterated their demand for a P1,200 (US$18.92) national minimum wage.
‘Release tortured Mangyan organizer’
‘Release tortured Mangyan organizer’
"He needs immediate medical attention for injuries and trauma allegedly sustained during his detention."
Palawan farmers remain landless
Palawan farmers remain landless
"Farmers have been promised land reform for decades, yet actual tillers remain excluded from the land they cultivate,”
Budget cuts, red-tagging hound LSPU students
Budget cuts, red-tagging hound LSPU students
“Student voices should not only be heard. They should also be considered in policy review."
Impunity persists 54 years after martial law imposition
Impunity persists 54 years after martial law imposition
“More than five decades have passed yet the painful legacy of martial law—human rights violations, injustice and lack of accountability—remains deeply entrenched.”
Student leader urges CHR to probe red-tagging, house visits
Student leader urges CHR to probe red-tagging, house visits
Members of the volunteer group were photographed and recorded during the activity without their consent.
Southern Tagalog communities call for justice on IHL anniversary
Southern Tagalog communities call for justice on IHL anniversary
My grandchild was traumatized because he saw how soldiers killed his father.
DHL workers strike as hundreds face mass layoffs
DHL workers strike as hundreds face mass layoffs
“DHL is clearly punishing us for daring to stand up for our constitutional rights, the right to organize and collectively bargain."
BPO worker’s dismissal as retaliation for labor organizing
BPO worker’s dismissal as retaliation for labor organizing
The termination of Kyle Enero is a textbook case of how corporations use vague allegations and administrative procedures to silence labor leaders.
Police, military disrupt youth consultation at Kalinga State University
Police, military disrupt youth consultation at Kalinga State University
More than a dozen armed and uniformed personnel were inside the university, including members of the 103rd Infantry Battalion and the Kalinga Police Provincial Office.
Warrant against labor leaders seen as part of crackdown on dissent
Warrant against labor leaders seen as part of crackdown on dissent
“Our demands are just,” Adonis said. “To fight for a living wage, secure jobs, and workers’ rights is just. To resist is just.”
Rights groups condemn military for hostaging the dead in Abra
Rights groups condemn military for hostaging the dead in Abra
“The AFP is keeping the dead hostage."
Experts challenge gov’t claims on Pax Silica
Experts challenge gov’t claims on Pax Silica
Pax Silica follows a pattern in which developing countries bear the environmental and social costs of technologies that largely benefit wealthier economies.
Pala’wan community resists mining as Brooke’s Point barricade gets dismantled
Pala’wan community resists mining as Brooke’s Point barricade gets dismantled
The Marcos Jr. administration's push to expand mining for critical minerals, alongside partnerships with foreign governments through initiatives such as Pax Silica, could further open biodiversity hotspots and Indigenous territories to extraction in response to foreign demand.
Mass layoff of 800 San Miguel workers seen as latest blow against union rights
Mass layoff of 800 San Miguel workers seen as latest blow against union rights
"It is revolting that his company has denied a steady source of income to its workers and violated their right to unionize."
Court ruling exposes constitutional violations in arrest of labor advocate
Court ruling exposes constitutional violations in arrest of labor advocate
Since the arrest was unlawful, the court held that the search conducted afterward was likewise unconstitutional.
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