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“I heavily mourn for Bella because their stories reveal how violence against trans people is sustained by machismo and patriarchy that treats trans existence as disposable.”
"No threat will ever change our commitment to honest, responsible journalism."
"Instead of finally putting teeth into the constitutional prohibition against political dynasties, this counterfeit bill does the exact opposite."
"Fearless in love. And this much is certain about Wowa: that she was shaped and forged by her love for God and the people. She stands today as one tempered by the witnessed prayers on the streets."
Philippine laws deny transgender individuals the right to have their gender legally recognized.
“While many cases against human rights defenders have been dismissed for lack of evidence, it is clear that anti-terror laws are wielded by the Philippine government to silence critical voices."
The groups condemned the slow-moving justice system, and Veloso's continued detention in the country, despite her recognized status as a victim of human trafficking.
"The people were forced to leave their homes and livelihoods to accommodate military operations that do not serve their interests."
The continued failure to return Wendel’s remains is a form of torture inflicted on the family left behind.
The couple reportedly went to the forested area just to gather wood and sell them to buy school supplies for their children.
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.
"For too long, platform companies have profited from a business model built on precarious work, low pay, and the denial of labor rights."
“Small fishers especially are going hungry.”
"The current FOI framework lacks the permanence, enforcement mechanisms, and institutional reach that only legislation can provide."
“True equality cannot exist where people are imprisoned for their political beliefs and advocacy."
While the island’s economy relies heavily on its famous white-sand beaches and natural attractions, locals and conservation advocates worry that unmanaged tourism growth could lead to environmental degradation.
“A teacher should only be teaching and giving out grades to their students. But no, they do everything.”
For the organizers, the impeachment trial is not simply another political battle in Manila—it is a test of democratic institutions and the Filipino people's capacity to demand accountability from those in power.
Pamalakaya urged the Department of Agriculture to immediately mobilize their calamity assistance fund to provide economic aid to small-scale fisherfolk struggling from the impacts of Habagat.
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