Corruption, a violation of right to life, safety – Southern Tagalog activists
Corruption is not just about stolen money. It is about stolen lives and stolen futures.
Corruption, a violation of right to life, safety – Southern Tagalog activists
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CHR launches probe on operation vs LGBTQ in Maguindanao del Sur
CHR launches probe on operation vs LGBTQ in Maguindanao del Sur
LGBTQ organizations earlier asserted that there is no Philippine law as well that criminalizes same-sex relationships
Drug war families find hope as ICC denies Duterte’s bid for interim release
Drug war families find hope as ICC denies Duterte’s bid for interim release
“I am eagerly praying for Duterte to live long. So when justice comes, he could feel our pain and grief in killing our loved ones."
Police violence, torture cases surface as new anti-corruption protest looms
Police violence, torture cases surface as new anti-corruption protest looms
Abella emphasized that the disturbing evidence, showing police’s unnecessary and excessive force against the protesters on September 21 is a “mockery” of the Philippine government’s repeated claims of “maximum tolerance.”
Justice still elusive after 16 years of Ampatuan massacre
Justice still elusive after 16 years of Ampatuan massacre
Media groups reiterated that families only received partial justice, as 44 individuals, including prominent members from the Ampatuan clan, were convicted since the promulgation in December 2019, and at least over 70 persons involved, including individuals carrying the Ampatuan surname, remain at large.
Enforced disappearance survivors in distress over police visits to loved ones
Enforced disappearance survivors in distress over police visits to loved ones
“These visits and questioning in the absence of counsel have been causing much stress and anxiety to the Petitioner (Dangla) and his relatives who are still recovering from the aftermath of his abduction,” the counter-manifestation reads.
Women journalists under attack worldwide
Women journalists under attack worldwide
Similar to Filipino journalists, the Ukrainian journalist had her share of witnessing women journalists being killed and imprisoned for their work.
Ateneo students call for People’s Transition Council
Ateneo students call for People’s Transition Council
“We want to convey through this walkout that the youth should continue to intervene and be consistent in their protests against corruption.”
‘Enrile’s burial in hero’s cemetery is historical distortion’ – groups
‘Enrile’s burial in hero’s cemetery is historical distortion’ – groups
This burial will not be a simple act of protocol but an effort to confer honor on a former Defense Minister whose role in the machinery of martial rule cannot be separated from its atrocities, repression, and plunder.
Families of unjustly detained Filipinos in US condemn lack of government aid
Families of unjustly detained Filipinos in US condemn lack of government aid
Filipino families who have been affected by immigration policies have relentlessly contacted the Philippine Consulate and Embassy only to be met with red tape and slow bureaucracy.
Bayan demands resignation of Marcos, Duterte
Bayan demands resignation of Marcos, Duterte
“Bayan calls for widespread, bigger, and bolder protests to pursue accountability and push for the ouster of Marcos and Duterte,”
Youth demand to end corruption, repression on National Students Day
Youth demand to end corruption, repression on National Students Day
“Despite the fear that the state wants to instill on us, they just proved that protesting against corruption is just and the right thing to do,” Raven Racelis said.
Wife of slain botanist demand just, right judgement in 15-year pursuit for justice
Wife of slain botanist demand just, right judgement in 15-year pursuit for justice
Recalling the difficulties that she had to go through and the patience she had to muster with the slow judicial process in the Philippines, especially when state forces are involved, Glenda could only hope for a right and just decision.
Urban poor declare Marcos Jr. administration ‘guilty of corruption’ as homelessness worsens
Urban poor declare Marcos Jr. administration ‘guilty of corruption’ as homelessness worsens
“While millions remain homeless, the corruption of housing funds continues. Government officials benefit from each hollow block, while the poor are being thrown away in floods, death zones, and hunger,”
National Day of Action Against Corruption held as a build up to ‘Baha sa Luneta 2.0’
National Day of Action Against Corruption held as a build up to ‘Baha sa Luneta 2.0’
The human cost of corruption: 13.7 million families now live in poverty and 4.5 million families reported going hungry because state funds intended for social services were lost to graft.
Drug war families warn, ‘We will not allow Duterte go unpunished’
Drug war families warn, ‘We will not allow Duterte go unpunished’
Pasco further emphasized that the ICC’s prosecution of Duterte is crucial especially when the domestic courts failed them.
Duterte lawyers ask ICC to stop proceedings, demand immediate release
Duterte lawyers ask ICC to stop proceedings, demand immediate release
In its October 23, 2025 decision, the PTC held that the interpretation of Article 127, which outlines the withdrawal of a State Party from the Rome Statute, must be consistent with the overall object and purpose of the Statute—to "put an end to impunity and ensure that the most serious crimes do not go unpunished.”
‘Trafficking victim, not criminal’ | Kin, supporters turn to SC to free May Jane Veloso
‘Trafficking victim, not criminal’ | Kin, supporters turn to SC to free May Jane Veloso
“She does not deserve to suffer behind bars not only because she is not a criminal under our legal system, but because she is a victim of trafficking,”
Enrile remembered as rights violator, plunderer
Enrile remembered as rights violator, plunderer
CARMMA summed up Enrile’s legacy as defined by “lies, deception, and a complete lack of integrity – qualities unworthy of honor.”
Mayo Uno 6 activists acquitted of all charges
Mayo Uno 6 activists acquitted of all charges
"Their victory reaffirms a basic truth: joining a protest to demand fair wages and job security is not a crime, but a constitutional right."
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