Southern Tagalog communities call for justice on IHL anniversary
My grandchild was traumatized because he saw how soldiers killed his father.
Southern Tagalog communities call for justice on IHL anniversary
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.
‘Historic wage hike’ falls short of living wage, labor groups say
‘Historic wage hike’ falls short of living wage, labor groups say
"The NCR minimum wage remains far below the estimated family living wage, which labor advocates say now exceeds P1,300 a day."
Philippine-Aussie military drills disrupt lives and livelihoods of Bicol communities
Philippine-Aussie military drills disrupt lives and livelihoods of Bicol communities
"The people were forced to leave their homes and livelihoods to accommodate military operations that do not serve their interests."
Labor group urges PHL ratification of ILO convention
Labor group urges PHL ratification of ILO convention
"For too long, platform companies have profited from a business model built on precarious work, low pay, and the denial of labor rights."
Groups unite to monitor impeachment, defend constitutional accountability
Groups unite to monitor impeachment, defend constitutional accountability
For the organizers, the impeachment trial is not simply another political battle in Manila—it is a test of democratic institutions and the Filipino people's capacity to demand accountability from those in power.
Family decries continuing harassment against detained artist-activist
Family decries continuing harassment against detained artist-activist
But while Ceeka’s condition remains stable, her family said that military personnel continue to make repeated attempts to approach her inside detention.
ICJ ruling on right to strike boosts workers’ struggle
ICJ ruling on right to strike boosts workers’ struggle
Even if non-binding, the ICJ advisory opinion is expected to influence international labor jurisprudence and state compliance with labor conventions.
Unclear AFP custody of slain revolutionary’s body sparks rights concerns
Unclear AFP custody of slain revolutionary’s body sparks rights concerns
For rights defenders, the Cauayan incident cannot be separated from this broader climate of militarization and impunity.
Rights advocates slam barring of US pastor probing Negros killings
Rights advocates slam barring of US pastor probing Negros killings
“This appears to be another attempt of the Marcos Jr. regime to hide its war crimes from international eyes.”
Groups warn Philippines becoming US war launch pad amid Balikatan
Groups warn Philippines becoming US war launch pad amid Balikatan
Central to the criticism was the reported live-firing of a US Tomahawk missile that traveled approximately 630 kilometers from Tacloban City to Nueva Ecija.
Groups decry Negros organizer’s arrest, cite ‘planted evidence’
Groups decry Negros organizer’s arrest, cite ‘planted evidence’
Julie Ann Balora an organizer of the National Federation of Sugar Workers, was traveling with companions from Victorias City when an unmarked vehicle cut off their van along a circumferential road in Barangay Matab-ang, Talisay City.
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