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‘Ghost witness’ in political prisoners case exposed in trial
‘Ghost witness’ in political prisoners case exposed in trial
The two witnesses testified that no “Carlos De Dios” had lived in the barangay where the three accused were arrested.
Advocates renew calls for Talaingod 13 conviction reversal
Advocates renew calls for Talaingod 13 conviction reversal
“By sustaining this conviction, the State codifies a chilling precedent."
UN expert questions handling of rights defender killed by police
UN expert questions handling of rights defender killed by police
UN Special Rapporteur on human rights defender Mary Lawlor urged the Philippine government to reopen the investigation, stressing that the documentary evidence tends to support wrongful death litigation.
Mining firm files cyberlibel vs anti-mining residents’ lawyer
Mining firm files cyberlibel vs anti-mining residents’ lawyer
The cyberlibel complaint against Santos comes amid continuing opposition to NLMRC’s exploration activities, with residents maintaining a barricade to protest the company’s operations.
Network launched to protect, defend Mindanao youth activists
Network launched to protect, defend Mindanao youth activists
"The establishment of the Hands Off Mindanao Youth Activists Network is a declaration that the youth will continue to stand together in defense of our rights, our communities, and our future."
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.
Progressive groups confront NTF-ELCAC officials in UN Counter-Terrorism Week
Progressive groups confront NTF-ELCAC officials in UN Counter-Terrorism Week
“The states do not appear to actively care about human rights, nor do they even pay lip service to it to appear that they uphold [the fourth pillar].”
Groups say suspension of red-tagger Badoy’s medical license not enough
Groups say suspension of red-tagger Badoy’s medical license not enough
“Six-months suspension is entirely disproportionate to the severe, life-threatening danger she has inflicted upon the medical community.”
Ten years on, Duterte’s kill order strikes deep
Ten years on, Duterte’s kill order strikes deep
Memory is brutal for the families of drug war victims.
Families of disappeared endure pain after two decades
Families of disappeared endure pain after two decades
"What is deeply painful and infuriating is that Palparan is the one we ended up speaking with."
Rights defenders unsafe under Marcos Jr. admin
Rights defenders unsafe under Marcos Jr. admin
There have been 1,240 documented cases of red-tagging in 2025 which is double the amount of red-tagging incidents in 2024.
Philippines’ human rights record worse than average in Southeast Asia
Philippines’ human rights record worse than average in Southeast Asia
The Philippines, together with Indonesia, received a score of 4.6 out of 10 in the Safety from the State metric. This indicates that many people are not adequately protected from arbitrary arrest, torture and ill-treatment, forced disappearance, and extrajudicial killing.
‘Justice for Negros 19′ network launched as probe remains in limbo
‘Justice for Negros 19′ network launched as probe remains in limbo
The Justice for Negros 19 campaign network said that it will organize public fora, cultural productions and solidarity activities in the coming months to sustain its call for accountability.
Months after massacre, victim’s remains not yet given to family
Months after massacre, victim’s remains not yet given to family
The continued failure to return Wendel’s remains is a form of torture inflicted on the family left behind.
Soldiers kill Lumad woman mistaken as NPA in Bukidnon
Soldiers kill Lumad woman mistaken as NPA in Bukidnon
The couple reportedly went to the forested area just to gather wood and sell them to buy school supplies for their children.
Youth groups sound alarm over red-tagging, forced interrogation of student leader
Youth groups sound alarm over red-tagging, forced interrogation of student leader
Youth and environmental groups denounced the interrogation and red-tagging of University of the Philippines University Student Council (USC) Councilor-elect Angel Lopez on June 13 amid community immersion in a community in Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya.
Activists demand justice for queer political prisoners
Activists demand justice for queer political prisoners
“True equality cannot exist where people are imprisoned for their political beliefs and advocacy."
Mothers of disappeared ask: Where is convicted rights violator Palparan?
Mothers of disappeared ask: Where is convicted rights violator Palparan?
“Allowing a convicted perpetrator of grave human rights violations to receive extraordinary accommodations sends the wrong message—that accountability may be evaded by those with power or connections."
Former NGO worker in Bukidnon slams police visit: ‘I was traumatized’
Former NGO worker in Bukidnon slams police visit: ‘I was traumatized’
"Every time there is someone who knocks on our door, I feel nervous. If I hear some voices of men outside our home, I start to worry."
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