Rights groups condemn plan to lower criminal responsibility age
“Children do not get exposed to violence separate from their environment."
Rights groups condemn plan to lower criminal responsibility age
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Agrarian reform anniversary greets Bukidnon farmers with ‘police questioning’
Agrarian reform anniversary greets Bukidnon farmers with ‘police questioning’
“Who would not be afraid of that situation? Is the PNP aware of DAR matters? Of course, we are just human. We felt terrified.:
Fishers’ fuel expenses remain high despite price rollback
Fishers’ fuel expenses remain high despite price rollback
The fisherfolk have been experiencing income loss for more than three months.
Kalibutan | Not poor, but plundered: How imperialist war feeds the climate crisis
Kalibutan | Not poor, but plundered: How imperialist war feeds the climate crisis
From the Himalayas to the Pacific Islands, we are fighting the same beast. We see the convergence of everything—the climate crisis, the mining companies, the war machines, the geopolitics.
Justice sought for trans woman killed in Nueva Ecija
Justice sought for trans woman killed in Nueva Ecija
“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.”
Media groups denounce slay try on Roxas City broadcaster
Media groups denounce slay try on Roxas City broadcaster
"No threat will ever change our commitment to honest, responsible journalism."
Why oppose HOR’s anti-political dynasty bill?
Why oppose HOR’s anti-political dynasty bill?
"Instead of finally putting teeth into the constitutional prohibition against political dynasties, this counterfeit bill does the exact opposite."
Affirming gender identity through faith: Review of ‘Si Wowa, Diyos, at Bayan!’
Affirming gender identity through faith: Review of ‘Si Wowa, Diyos, at Bayan!’
"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."
Right(s) Up: Legal gender recognition upholds rights of transgender, non-binary people
Right(s) Up: Legal gender recognition upholds rights of transgender, non-binary people
Philippine laws deny transgender individuals the right to have their gender legally recognized.
Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s case cited in UN report
Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s case cited in UN report
“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."
Mary Jane Veloso’s testimony ends 11-year-long stalled legal proceedings
Mary Jane Veloso’s testimony ends 11-year-long stalled legal proceedings
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.
Philippine-Aussie military drills disrupt lives and livelihoods of Bicol communities
Philippine-Aussie military drills disrupt lives and livelihoods of Bicol communities
"The people were forced to leave their homes and livelihoods to accommodate military operations that do not serve their interests."
Months after massacre, victim’s remains not yet given to family
Months after massacre, victim’s remains not yet given to family
The continued failure to return Wendel’s remains is a form of torture inflicted on the family left behind.
Soldiers kill Lumad woman mistaken as NPA in Bukidnon
Soldiers kill Lumad woman mistaken as NPA in Bukidnon
The couple reportedly went to the forested area just to gather wood and sell them to buy school supplies for their children.
Youth groups sound alarm over red-tagging, forced interrogation of student leader
Youth groups sound alarm over red-tagging, forced interrogation of student leader
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.
Labor group urges PHL ratification of ILO convention
Labor group urges PHL ratification of ILO convention
"For too long, platform companies have profited from a business model built on precarious work, low pay, and the denial of labor rights."
Fisherfolk families in GenSan struggling to return to sea, seeking shelter
Fisherfolk families in GenSan struggling to return to sea, seeking shelter
“Small fishers especially are going hungry.”
After 10 years, obtaining gov’t data via e-FOI portal remains a challenge
After 10 years, obtaining gov’t data via e-FOI portal remains a challenge
"The current FOI framework lacks the permanence, enforcement mechanisms, and institutional reach that only legislation can provide."
Activists demand justice for queer political prisoners
Activists demand justice for queer political prisoners
“True equality cannot exist where people are imprisoned for their political beliefs and advocacy."
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