Youth groups call on candidates to address education woes
“In schools, students are overcrowded — fighting for slots, for teachers — all while extreme heat is worsening in our schools.”
Youth groups call on candidates to address education woes
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Thomas Franco: The defiant voice of Tarlac’s youth activism
Thomas Franco: The defiant voice of Tarlac’s youth activism
In Tarlac, a province deeply intertwined with agrarian struggle and historical resistance, Thomas Franco emerges as a voice among the new generation of activists. As the assistant vice president (AVP) for Luzon and regional coordinator of Kabataan Partylist, Franco embodies the resilience of youth organizing in Central Luzon.
Youth party-list urges investigation on red-tagging case
Youth party-list urges investigation on red-tagging case
According to KPL’s statement, four unidentified self-proclaimed Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) personnels barged into the boarding house. The non-uniformed personnels inquired about Franco's whereabouts and claimed that the student-activist is an NPA recruiter.
For today’s youth, EDSA is not only about the past
For today’s youth, EDSA is not only about the past
"By honoring its legacy, we integrate its lessons into our daily lives. Meaning, we empower ourselves to stand up against injustices, as it is our right as youth."
Campus militarization intensifies, undermining academic freedom
Campus militarization intensifies, undermining academic freedom
"If this program is pushed through, the militarization of the schools could have dangerous consequences for the democratic aspects of our country. Given the current political climate, the state might use the militarization of young people for selfish purposes, which would inevitably lead to human rights violations."
Online red-tagging leads to threats, state violence – report
Online red-tagging leads to threats, state violence – report
Amnesty International Philippines (AIPh) launched their October 14 report titled “I Turned My Fear Into Courage,” summing up how the authorities have used social media, Facebook in significant cases, to stifle dissent through red-tagging. They dubbed Facebook as a “cheap and effective” way for the government to harass and intimidate critics.
Special report | Young people living with HIV need strong support to fight epidemic
Special report | Young people living with HIV need strong support to fight epidemic
Young people living with HIV underscored the need to have a strong support among peers, community, and institutions to fight the epidemic.
Special report | Cases among youth reveal policy gaps in HIV law
Special report | Cases among youth reveal policy gaps in HIV law
Reports from civil society organizations and the government revealed policy gaps in the Philippine HIV law: the consenting age for HIV treatment, enforcement of sex education, and implementation challenges.
2 golds, 2 bronzes and zero capital outlay: PH sports program suffers budget cut
2 golds, 2 bronzes and zero capital outlay: PH sports program suffers budget cut
The recent achievements of some Filipino athletes in the 2024 Paris Olympics should be analyzed in the context of how much the Philippine government is allocating funds for sports development.
4 youth activists from Southern Tagalog file charges against military officials
4 youth activists from Southern Tagalog file charges against military officials
Four youth human rights defenders filed civil and criminal complaints against former 59th Infantry Battalion commander Lt. Col. Ernesto Teneza Jr., 16 military officers, and five other witnesses before the Office of the Ombudsman on July 19.
Groups seek justice for IP student killed in a military operation
Groups seek justice for IP student killed in a military operation
“While no words can truly console Kuni's family, we stand in unwavering solidarity with them and all Lumad people fighting for their children's right to education amidst escalating violence, militarization, and impunity in their ancestral lands,” said SOS Network, demanding justice for Kuni, his family, and all victims of Lumad killings.
Youth, labor groups demand release of 6 activists arrested on Labor Day
Youth, labor groups demand release of 6 activists arrested on Labor Day
“Peaceful and justified,” these are the words of Azrael de Guzman, one of the six arrested youth activists during the May 1 protest, in an open letter to the public, calling for their immediate release.
Filipino youth groups persistent in fight for free education, academic freedom
Filipino youth groups persistent in fight for free education, academic freedom
Youth and students across the country marked the International Students’ Day with protests last Friday, Nov. 17. They highlighted their calls not only for the education sector but also the calls of different marginalized sectors.
Campus journos, youth activists in Naga decry red-tagging, surveillance
Campus journos, youth activists in Naga decry red-tagging, surveillance
“They [soldiers] should be the ones protecting our youth who speak up, not the ones repressing our rights to speak out." - Aila Joy Esperida, editor-in-chief of The Democrat.
Rights groups demand release of youth activist Alexa Pacalda
Rights groups demand release of youth activist Alexa Pacalda
Almost three years after her arrest, human rights worker Alexa Pacalda remains imprisoned.
On 1st day of transport strike vs. jeepney phaseout, Filipino youth say it’s their fight too
On 1st day of transport strike vs. jeepney phaseout, Filipino youth say it’s their fight too
On the first day of the week-long transport strike against the jeepney phaseout, it was not just the drivers and small operators that went out on the streets to protest. Young Filipinos were there, too.
Youth groups: Address education crisis, ditch mandatory ROTC
Youth groups: Address education crisis, ditch mandatory ROTC
Filipino youth groups are calling on lawmakers to address the pressing issues affecting the educator sector instead of prioritizing measures seeking to make the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) mandatory.
Campus journalists call out Meta over deleting of posts on censorship, red-tagging
Campus journalists call out Meta over deleting of posts on censorship, red-tagging
A group of campus journalists called out social media giant Meta over the deleting of their earlier statement condemning censorship and red-tagging.
Youth group’s Facebook Page deleted, members locked out after multiple log-in attempts
Youth group’s Facebook Page deleted, members locked out after multiple log-in attempts
“We vehemently condemn this brazen attack on the youth. This is a conscious and orchestrated attack to deplatform dissent and to silence the critical voice of the youth.”
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