UST faculty strike looms due to deadlock in salary hike, medical benefits
“It's time UST truly invests in its people,” USTFU President Emerito Gonzales said.
UST faculty strike looms due to deadlock in salary hike, medical benefits
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Court junks terror financing charges against Negros development workers
Court junks terror financing charges against Negros development workers
“This dismissal proves what we have always known: their accusations were built on lies, and their only goal was to weaken the resistance of the people. But they have failed.”
Protests held abroad after Duterte’s arrest
Protests held abroad after Duterte’s arrest
“This long-awaited development marks a significant victory for the thousands of victims of Duterte’s bloody war on drugs and their families as well as the repression and brutal killings of activists and civilian communities, who have relentlessly fought for justice despite threats, intimidation, and state repression.”
From bio to journ to law: Krissy Conti’s journey as people’s lawyer
From bio to journ to law: Krissy Conti’s journey as people’s lawyer
Kristina Conti has never seen being a lawyer as a glamorous job recalling how her mother was paid in the form of bananas, fish, and other trinkets. And although she now also stands as the 5th nominee for Bayan Muna Partylist, she said that she has no expectations to become a lawmaker.
Victims’ families, counsel face online harassment following Duterte’s arrest
Victims’ families, counsel face online harassment following Duterte’s arrest
“Online bashers have clearly demonstrated the continuing threat of a Duterte ‘hate’ network to families-victims as well as to witnesses of drug war killings."
Rejoin ICC, Marcos Jr urged
Rejoin ICC, Marcos Jr urged
The reason why Duterte withdrew from the ICC is to evade accountability. Now that he is in ICC’s custody, it is only right that the Philippines rejoin (ICC) for justice and accountability which is the long time call of the families of the victims of rights violations under the Duterte administration."
Duterte’s arrest also a test for accountability in SEA – human rights expert
Duterte’s arrest also a test for accountability in SEA – human rights expert
"The arrest is something, a message to the leaders that impunity is not forever."
International community welcomes Duterte’s arrest as he faces ICC charges for crimes against humanity
International community welcomes Duterte’s arrest as he faces ICC charges for crimes against humanity
UN Special Rapporteur Mary Lawlor and Amnesty International Secretary General Agnes Callamard have emphasized the importance of this moment for the victims of Duterte's controversial "war on drugs," calling for further accountability and legal action. As Duterte prepares for his initial hearing on March 14, the international community has urged continued efforts to address ongoing human rights violations in the Philippines.
Surigao del Sur LGUs push for direct intervention in the SC’s ruling on municipal waters
Surigao del Sur LGUs push for direct intervention in the SC’s ruling on municipal waters
Meanwhile, Oceana acting vice-president Rose-Liza Eisma-Osorio reminds local government officials and all enforcement agencies to continue fulfilling their statutory mandate to protect the 15-kilometer municipal waters from commercial fishing operations.
Progressives dare Marcos Jr to address Impunity, seek accountability for Duterte’s rights violations
Progressives dare Marcos Jr to address Impunity, seek accountability for Duterte’s rights violations
“Marcos should show that this is part of an effort against impunity. So, it’s important for him to file cases, not just against Duterte, but also against others. It’s important to reverse the legacy of impunity that Duterte laid down. This way, people can say, 'It’s not just politics.' This is really about addressing the problem of impunity."
‘Duterte was afforded due process, our loved ones were not’ – kin of drug war victims
‘Duterte was afforded due process, our loved ones were not’ – kin of drug war victims
“We will not be swayed. Our loved ones were killed, mercilessly desecrated and it was inhumane. Until now, the situation of the victims’ families is still not good,” Jane Lee, who lost her husband in Duterte’s “war on drugs” said.
Military neither confirms nor denies custody of missing Lumad leader
Military neither confirms nor denies custody of missing Lumad leader
“We condemn the military’s ploys and urge them to uphold transparency in accordance with Republic Act No. 10353—especially if they have nothing to hide,” the fact-finding team stated.
‘A long-awaited step toward justice,’ kin of ‘war-on-drugs’ victims applaud Duterte’s arrest
‘A long-awaited step toward justice,’ kin of ‘war-on-drugs’ victims applaud Duterte’s arrest
“There are mixed emotions among all the families of the victims. We hope that Bato and Go will be included as well. This is the day of reckoning for the powerful Duterte, who mercilessly took the lives of our loved ones."
Arrested indigenous Lumad leader denied access to lawyers, another still missing
Arrested indigenous Lumad leader denied access to lawyers, another still missing
“Until Enriquez is surfaced and Campos is granted immediate access to her family and lawyers, their rights and safety remain at risk,” said the team in a statement.
Economic, structural violence against women highlighted in International Working Women’s Day commemoration
Economic, structural violence against women highlighted in International Working Women’s Day commemoration
“The Filipino people are suffering while the cronies and allies of Marcoses enrich themselves.”
Bayan Muna slams NTF-ELCAC’s red-tagging spree
Bayan Muna slams NTF-ELCAC’s red-tagging spree
"This systematic red-tagging campaign using government resources is not only a blatant violation of election laws but also puts the lives of our candidates and supporters in danger.”
Mother’s love transcends repressive prison walls
Mother’s love transcends repressive prison walls
For Grace Albasin, visiting her daughter Myles is a bout between pain and love. “I leave the detention center, and my heart hurts. Yet, I know that being with her is the greatest love I can give.”
Youth party-list urges investigation on red-tagging case
Youth party-list urges investigation on red-tagging case
According to KPL’s statement, four unidentified self-proclaimed Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) personnels barged into the boarding house. The non-uniformed personnels inquired about Franco's whereabouts and claimed that the student-activist is an NPA recruiter.
For today’s youth, EDSA is not only about the past
For today’s youth, EDSA is not only about the past
"By honoring its legacy, we integrate its lessons into our daily lives. Meaning, we empower ourselves to stand up against injustices, as it is our right as youth."
Veterans and youth remember EDSA with pledge for justice
Veterans and youth remember EDSA with pledge for justice
“Our fight does not end with EDSA. The EDSA did not start on February 22 to 25. It started even before the martial law declaration of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. We can trace the revolutionary roots of our struggle in the fight of our ancestors against the colonizers. Even now, we continue this tradition."
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