Family, rights groups slam Mindoro artist-activist’s ‘illegal arrest’
“What they called an ‘interview’ was actually an interrogation, with death threats.”
Family, rights groups slam Mindoro artist-activist’s ‘illegal arrest’
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Women human rights defenders face rising tech-assisted violence
Women human rights defenders face rising tech-assisted violence
“The more we speak, the more they target us,” Sheerah Escudero, sister of drug war victim Ephraim Escudero, told Bulatlat in Filipino. “Even the dead were not spared. They tell me, ‘How about the victims of drug addicts like your brother?’”
Sarah Alikes, a mother and human rights defender
Sarah Alikes, a mother and human rights defender
“There is strength in continuing the struggle."
Cordillera women pushing back against judicial harassment in the Philippines
Cordillera women pushing back against judicial harassment in the Philippines
In this series of stories of indigenous women human rights defenders of Cordillera, we give human face to those who were tagged as “terrorists” by the Philippines government.
Review: Sisa, the movie
Review: Sisa, the movie
Yes there was madness, but award-winning director Jun Robles Lana, chose to portray Sisa not as vulnerable or mentally broken but as a spy in the Philippine-American war. The only kinship to Rizal’s Sisa was to use madness as a disguise for espionage.
‘Made In Taiwan’ or ‘Made with Forced Labor’?
‘Made In Taiwan’ or ‘Made with Forced Labor’?
The fight is about whether migrant workers can speak out without losing their jobs, housing and right to stay.
Peasant groups run vs US war
Peasant groups run vs US war
Rising costs of food prices and daily living expenses make farmers more vulnerable to destitution, cyclical debt, and landlessness.
Mothers in the frontline against British mining operations
Mothers in the frontline against British mining operations
The role of women, particularly mothers, has been vital in the community’s resistance. They juggle child care, livelihood and their tasks at the barricade.
Women skip meals as oil prices soar – CWR
Women skip meals as oil prices soar – CWR
Policies favor private corporations over public welfare, further marginalizing women.
Groups frustrated over ruling affirming Cumpio, Domequil guilty verdict
Groups frustrated over ruling affirming Cumpio, Domequil guilty verdict
“Uy-Perez’s blind faith in the testimonies of self-declared rebel surrenderers is unacceptable and unjust.”
Talaingod case exposes impunity suffered by Lumad in the hands of paramilitary, criminalization of solidarity
Talaingod case exposes impunity suffered by Lumad in the hands of paramilitary, criminalization of solidarity
“Instead of going after the Alamara and the military, the government filed charges against the likes of Ka Satur (Ocampo) and Ma’am France (Castro).”
After 4 years of detention, court acquits child rights defender
After 4 years of detention, court acquits child rights defender
“The Court of Appeals’ decision affirms what we have long known—the accusations against our mother were baseless.”
Aid, other government measures not enough to cushion impacts of oil price hikes – groups
Aid, other government measures not enough to cushion impacts of oil price hikes – groups
“Without price controls and the repeal of deregulation policies, these measures merely create an illusion of control."
Workers face dispersal in Laguna economic zone amid CBA deadlock
Workers face dispersal in Laguna economic zone amid CBA deadlock
"CBA negotiations are meant to uplift labor conditions, but what we see is the opposite—wages stagnate while the cost of living continues to rise."
Prohibiting forced marriage following rape upholds Muslim women’s rights, dignity — groups
Prohibiting forced marriage following rape upholds Muslim women’s rights, dignity — groups
“It is a meaningful step forward in upholding the dignity, rights, and justice that every woman and girl deserves."
Philippines on human rights watchlist due to crackdown on dissent
Philippines on human rights watchlist due to crackdown on dissent
The Philippines has been rated “Repressed” for five consecutive years, the second worst rating a country can receive, indicating severe restrictions to the freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly, and association.
Solons, transport workers slam ‘useless’ energy emergency declaration
Solons, transport workers slam ‘useless’ energy emergency declaration
Absence of concrete price control mechanisms leaves transport workers, farmers, fisherfolk, and low-income households vulnerable to what it described as “war-driven oil shock."
Lanao del Norte abaca plant workers fight for just wages
Lanao del Norte abaca plant workers fight for just wages
Improving the workers’ situation should be at the center of CBA negotiations, especially amid rising cost of basic goods and services.
Group denounces killing of Negros Occidental broadcaster
Group denounces killing of Negros Occidental broadcaster
"It is a blatant attack to silence voices that seek to inform, question, and hold power to account for their civic duties and responsibilities and uphold the public’s right to know."
Tacloban court yet to decide on journo, Church worker’s appeals
Tacloban court yet to decide on journo, Church worker’s appeals
“The team as well as the families of Frenchie and Maye are hoping that the decisions will be made as soon as possible.”
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