Youth groups call on candidates to address education woes
“In schools, students are overcrowded — fighting for slots, for teachers — all while extreme heat is worsening in our schools.”
Youth groups call on candidates to address education woes
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As poverty worsens, peasant leaders blame Marcos Jr.’s economic policies
As poverty worsens, peasant leaders blame Marcos Jr.’s economic policies
Both leaders cited the country’s underdeveloped economy as the root of persistent poverty and inflation. Ramos explained that foreign monopolies and political elites dominate the economy, and that the Marcos administration has failed to strengthen vital sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing.
Children’s ‘pasyon’ stands in solidarity with orphans, victims of Duterte’s ‘drug war’
Children’s ‘pasyon’ stands in solidarity with orphans, victims of Duterte’s ‘drug war’
“The arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity marks a turning point. But it is only the beginning. Justice must not stop at symbolism, it must materialize in policy reform, prosecution of all perpetrators, and tangible support for the victims and their families.”
Starpower and national liberation
Starpower and national liberation
Himala is more than just a work of individual genius. It is yet the most powerful indictment of the semi-feudal and semi-colonial conditions in the Philippines.
Kontra Daya pushes for disqualification of Vendors Party-list
Kontra Daya pushes for disqualification of Vendors Party-list
“Crucial to the resolution of this case is the fundamental social justice principle that those who have less in life should have more in law. The party-list system is one such tool intended to benefit those who have less in life. It gives the great masses of our people genuine hope and genuine power. It is a message to the destitute and the prejudiced, and even to those in the underground, that change is possible. It is an invitation for them to come out of their limbo and seize the opportunity."
Daughter seeks court’s help for 81-year-old father mistakenly arrested as NPA leader
Daughter seeks court’s help for 81-year-old father mistakenly arrested as NPA leader
“Despite the evidence we presented, he wasn’t released. Why? Because there is a P7.8 million bounty on the person who shares the same name as our father."
Trump tariffs make green energy transition more urgent – think tank
Trump tariffs make green energy transition more urgent – think tank
“Nobody likes unnecessary risks, including businessmen. However, uncertainty will also affect ordinary consumers, whose economic activity is essential for the country's growth."
Group asked Judicial Bar Council not to promote ‘warrant factory judge’
Group asked Judicial Bar Council not to promote ‘warrant factory judge’
"The judiciary must be a sanctuary for rights and not an enabler of impunity.”
Indigenous peoples raise alarm over rising rights violations
Indigenous peoples raise alarm over rising rights violations
For the Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines, this report is not just documentation—it’s a renewed call for justice, accountability, and survival.
Renee Co’s fight for youth representation
Renee Co’s fight for youth representation
“It’s not enough to just know. We must raise political consciousness to action.”
Cuts in senior high core subjects compromise holistic education — ACT
Cuts in senior high core subjects compromise holistic education — ACT
"Education is not just about simplifying the curriculum, but about ensuring that our students learn the skills and knowledge they need for a meaningful life and for the development of our society.”
Market Watch | Farmers decry gov’t neglect amid inflation drop
Market Watch | Farmers decry gov’t neglect amid inflation drop
"Low inflation means nothing if food prices remain sky-high and wages are still insufficient."
Gov’t workers, partylist groups criticize CSC memo for ‘violating right to free expression’
Gov’t workers, partylist groups criticize CSC memo for ‘violating right to free expression’
“It also states that workers, including those in government, have the right to participate in policy making that affects their rights."
Brownout-free polls can avert elex fraud, protect teachers, groups assert
Brownout-free polls can avert elex fraud, protect teachers, groups assert
“Brownouts and power interruptions have historically been linked to election fraud — disrupting transmission, exposing vote counts to tampering, and endangering teachers and other frontliners who guard the people’s votes.”
Red-tagging, surveillance of LGBT youth activist in Nueva Ecija spark outrage
Red-tagging, surveillance of LGBT youth activist in Nueva Ecija spark outrage
“These acts of red-tagging and harassment are fabrications built on false narratives and are being used as justification to openly trample on the basic civil rights of youth and student activists like Eyu [Delfin],” Bahaghari-Nueva Ecija said in a statement.
Solidarity pours for Molbog’s fight for ancestral land
Solidarity pours for Molbog’s fight for ancestral land
“Deploying armed men in Indigenous communities to enforce displacement and make way for big business interests has no place in a democratic society.”
Bayan Muna Canada denounces red-tagging posters in Toronto
Bayan Muna Canada denounces red-tagging posters in Toronto
Bayan Muna Canada said that Filipino overseas voters are also prone to red-tagging.
Cebu environmental leader on NTF-ELCAC ‘watchlist’ fears for safety
Cebu environmental leader on NTF-ELCAC ‘watchlist’ fears for safety
Giovanni Gabuli, who chairs the environmental group Pundok Sagop Kalikopan and works with the Bacay Fisherfolk Association, has long advocated against harmful reclamation projects affecting local communities.
Progressive, rights groups launch white ribbon campaign in solidarity with EJK victims
Progressive, rights groups launch white ribbon campaign in solidarity with EJK victims
“That's why we are launching the white ribbon campaign today, as a symbol of our recognition that they [EJK victims] are the true victims, a symbol of our support for their quest for justice, a symbol of our call to hold accountable those responsible for the EJKs during Duterte's drug war.”
Misamis Oriental governor criticized for alleged hate speech vs Muslims, sexist remarks during campaign rally
Misamis Oriental governor criticized for alleged hate speech vs Muslims, sexist remarks during campaign rally
“Unabia’s statements undermine the dignity and professionalism of healthcare workers, particularly women nurses, and reduce their worth to their physical appearances."
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