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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.
“Congress should investigate why Meralco was not held accountable and how laws could be strengthened to truly defend the rights of the people."
"It's infuriating that those who are protesting to demand for a daily living wage of P1,200 ($19.53), lower prices of basic goods, and respect for the rights of workers and ordinary Filipinos are the very ones being charged."
Dr. Kent Carpenter produced research that reshaped how scientists understand marine life in the Philippines.
"We can't stop fishing because that's where we make a living."
The pre-colonial Ivatan society, defined by its fortified idjangs (mountain fortresses) and autonomous participation in the Maritime Jade Road, was a sovereign entity. To subsume their heritage under a Chinese claim based on ancient trade networks or proximity is an epistemic assault.
A review of publicly available government records for this story did not find documentation confirming whether the approved financial assistance was eventually released or the final amount, if any, that reached Eala.
"It is revolting that his company has denied a steady source of income to its workers and violated their right to unionize."
"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."
“Every abusive prosecution, every arbitrary detention, and every law misused against the press undermines not only the freedom to report but also the public’s right to access information.”
Since the arrest was unlawful, the court held that the search conducted afterward was likewise unconstitutional.
Grave threats cannot be used as justification.
“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].”
The assassination threats made by Vice President Sara Duterte against high-ranking government officials were difficult to refute, as these were witnessed by the Filipino people.
This is the second time that Duterte got impeached at the House of Representatives.
Progressive groups here called on Filipinos nationwide to stay engaged and continue monitoring the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, warning that public attention is key to holding those in power accountable.
“Six-months suspension is entirely disproportionate to the severe, life-threatening danger she has inflicted upon the medical community.”
UP graduates pose for a photo with sunflowers as they celebrate their graduation at UP Diliman. The annual sunflower season bloom has become a tradition that marks graduation season at UP Diliman.
“There can be no genuine friendship between an imperialist power and its neocolony.."
From the island and mountains of Rizal to the watershed of Samar Island, wind energy projects are being built on the forests that protect communities from floods and landslides.
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