‘A ruling for rapists,’ Gabriela on SC ruling
"Rape is rape. Rape is indignity. No matter the nature or specifics, rape is a violation of a person's humanity."
‘A ruling for rapists,’ Gabriela on SC ruling
Anne Marxze D. Umil was Bulatlat’s first intern turned into its investigative reporter. She takes most things seriously, except praises about her. Sometimes, she cracks jokes that make everyone in the newsroom giggly.
Anne Marxze D. Umil was Bulatlat’s first intern turned into its investigative reporter. She takes most things seriously, except praises about her. Sometimes, she cracks jokes that make everyone in the newsroom giggly.
‘Lemita family will continue to pursue justice’ – lawyers
‘Lemita family will continue to pursue justice’ – lawyers
“In due time, the NUPL will move for reconsideration of the resolution and reassert that the police respondents’ theories — nay, fake plots — of self-defense and lawful performance of one’s duty are, under the circumstances, not compelling enough to overcome a finding of probable cause. They should be indicted before a court of law and made to answer for their crimes."
Grant kin, lawyers access to abducted sugarcane farmers, military told
Grant kin, lawyers access to abducted sugarcane farmers, military told
"Together with our volunteers, member organizations and individuals and other supporters, SUGAR is deeply saddened and agitated by the fact that the institutions which are supposed to protect are the ones perpetrating harassments and human rights abuses against their people. We are not doing anything unlawful, we are just asking for the support of the administration for the local sugar industry and our livelihood."
Teacher-solon to Sara: Address the problems of the education sector
Teacher-solon to Sara: Address the problems of the education sector
“The fact that the DepEd itself had stated that there are 91,000 new classrooms needed in the whole country to address its shortage tells us that the department has to work truly hard to fill this gap."
Kin of drug war victims: ICC probe will ferret out truth, give justice to our loved ones
Kin of drug war victims: ICC probe will ferret out truth, give justice to our loved ones
“It is our prayer that the ICC investigation will ferret out truth and evidence that can bring justice and accountability for the killings of our loved ones."
ICC rejects Philippine gov’t appeal to suspend probe
ICC rejects Philippine gov’t appeal to suspend probe
“In the absence of persuasive reasons in support of ordering suspensive effect, the Appeals Chamber rejects the request. This is without prejudice to its eventual decision on the merits of the Philippines’ appeal against the Impugned Decision."
UN expert urges the passage of bill protecting Filipino human rights defenders
UN expert urges the passage of bill protecting Filipino human rights defenders
“As we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights and the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, I couldn’t think of a better way that the Philippine government could show its value, its worth, than adopting and implementing this act. It definitely would show commitment to the work of human rights defenders."
US lawmaker reintroduces bill seeking to tie US gov’t aid to PH human rights reforms
US lawmaker reintroduces bill seeking to tie US gov’t aid to PH human rights reforms
“Tax dollars should not fund the Philippine military death squad. I urge you in Congress to pass the Philippine Human Rights Act."
Rights violations continue under Marcos Jr.
Rights violations continue under Marcos Jr.
“Even though we have a new administration, it’s just superficial. The system and the domestic mechanisms remain the same – still detrimental to the rights of the unionists and union organizers."
Fisherfolk victimized by fake surrender scheme
Fisherfolk victimized by fake surrender scheme
“We denounce the PNP-La Union and the state institutions behind this sham surrender scheme for taking advantage of our distressed fisherfolk to carry out their worn-out tactics of coercion and deception for anti-insurgency drive."
News in Pictures | Progressives mark 28th death anniversary of Flor Contemplacion, call for end of labor export policy
News in Pictures | Progressives mark 28th death anniversary of Flor Contemplacion, call for end of labor export policy
“The case of Flor Contemplacion shows two things-the poor conditions and slave-like treatment of our fellow Filipinos overseas and the indifference of our government itself."
‘Release women political prisoners’ – groups
‘Release women political prisoners’ – groups
“These women and all who came before them have had to claw their way out of the quagmire of limitations imposed on women—especially poor women—in a feudal-patriarchal society, and asserted their rightful place in the struggle for rights and justice. Only for the state to shove them back into a box, literally and figuratively."
Rights group calls on CHR to probe rights violations in Rizal, Kalinga
Rights group calls on CHR to probe rights violations in Rizal, Kalinga
“In the end, we call for the resumption of peace talks, an end to the militarization in the countryside, and hold the perpetrators accountable."
Group calls for support for fishers affected by Mindoro oil spill
Group calls for support for fishers affected by Mindoro oil spill
Citing data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the group said that in the second quarter of 2022, Palawan and Oriental Mindoro contributed 86.79 percent and 2.57 percent to the total regional fisheries production, respectively. This translates to 59,895.53 metric tons in the local fisheries production.
‘Stop indiscriminate bombings in Kalinga’- peace advocates
‘Stop indiscriminate bombings in Kalinga’- peace advocates
“We condemn the indiscriminate bombings and shellings and the atmosphere of terror brought about by the continuing military combat operations."
From being a victim to becoming a migrant women’s rights advocate
From being a victim to becoming a migrant women’s rights advocate
Erwiana’s story was among the many stories of domestic workers who, despite the impact of abuse on her - physically and emotionally, have risen up again and worked for the welfare of fellow migrant workers.
‘Together we are stronger’ – Indonesian women migrant workers
‘Together we are stronger’ – Indonesian women migrant workers
“We face the same problem. We don’t want women in this situation. We had to help each other because together we are stronger."
Transport strike compels Malacañang to review jeepney phaseout
Transport strike compels Malacañang to review jeepney phaseout
In a press conference on Wednesday, March 8, Piston President Mody Floranda said that the officials from the Palace have agreed to review the Omnibus Franchising Guidelines (OFG) or the Department of Transportation’s Order No. 2017-011.
On the fringes | Meeting Mary Jane
On the fringes | Meeting Mary Jane
Leaving the place was heartbreaking knowing that you will be leaving behind a kababayan, a Filipina who is innocent but life is in limbo because of an illegal recruiter.
Rights groups urge BIR to issue a demand letter to Marcos Jr.
Rights groups urge BIR to issue a demand letter to Marcos Jr.
“When will President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his family pay for their estate tax dues?”
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