“Another victory for the youth — a clear manifestation of fighting for rights and injustices of the Filipino people is not unlawful.”
DOJ junks kidnapping, other charges vs. rights lawyer, youth leaders
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Police nabs Igorot woman known for defending ancestral land in Kalinga
“The arrest of Belen is a very clear example of the dangers of red-tagging, resulting in violations to the right to life, liberty and security of human rights defenders, including indigenous women human rights defenders who are fighting for their communities’ land, resources and rights.”
Southern Tagalog workers clamor for speedy, timely distribution of 13th month pay
Providing workers with their “bare minimum government mandated benefits” is not enough to solve the crisis workers are facing.
Petitioners urge SC to halt enforcement of terror law
“The issuance of the IRR has set the stage for the unimpeded implementation of the assailed law; the targeting of activists and critics of the government; the suppression of dissent; and the curtailment of civil and political rights, all in the altar of national security,” the motion read.
Health workers call tax exemption for temporary workers divisive
“This is divisive and deceptive among our ranks because all health workers whether temporary or regular are all prone to the deadly virus in hospital and health facilities.”
Experts, advocates say terror law is dangerous, open to abuse
With the release of implementing rules and regulations, experts and concerned citizens see the potential of the law of being abused and used against those who simply want to express their opinion on issues affecting the country.
TWIPH: Pandarambong ni Imelda Marcos
Ang mga kaso ng pandarambong ni Imelda Marcos at paghahanap ng hustisya.
Implementing rules ‘worse than Terror Law itself’ – rights advocates
The Anti-Terrorism Act violates international standards on human rights and countering-terrorism with its vague and overboard definitions of “terrorism” as well as the excessive powers it grants to the Executive branch of the government.
Bishop, Makabayan solons oppose House-approved budget
Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of the Diocese San Carlos and co-chairperson of the Church People – Workers Solidarity said that the proposed 2021 national budget “does not guarantee adequate health care especially to the poorest of the poor and those severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Until the last minute, political prisoner Reina Mae Nasino denied of ‘proper mourning’
“Why did this happen? I thought this would be our moment. This is not solemn. Don’t you have a family?” Marites Asis, mother of Reina Mae Nasino
Why rights groups shun government-led ‘independent probe on rights abuses’ in the Philippines
Time and again, human rights organizations have called for independent investigation of mounting cases of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, arrests and filing of trumped-up cases, to name a few.