Behind bars, political prisoners assert freedom
"We learned so much, including the daily indignities they experienced."
May
2026
20
Bullets rained down in Toboso, residents tell fact-finding team
A national fact-finding mission organized by human rights groups revealed that the Armed Forces of the Philippines used excessive military force on April 19. Residents also confirmed that at least six of the 19 killed were civilians.
May
2026
19
Ordering a peace negotiator to resign as minister weakens Moro unity?
“Resignation in the middle of this COA audit can be construed as an admission of guilt, or an abandonment of duty.”
May
2026
19
Rights advocates slam barring of US pastor probing Negros killings
“This appears to be another attempt of the Marcos Jr. regime to hide its war crimes from international eyes.”
May
2026
19
US, Malacañang urged: ‘Disclose the true nature of Pax Silica’
A huge portion of the nation’s land will be used for the production of AI supply chains, which they viewed as an undertaking meant to serve the US industrial and military needs.
May
2026
19
State violence, impunity worsen violence vs women
Violence committed by state forces extends beyond domestic abuse cases.
May
2026
19
No more delays in Duterte impeachment trial, Senate told
“The Senate should not become an institution that protects the corrupt and murderers."
May
2026
19
Academics unite to defend GE courses
“Removing GE subjects means undermining critical thinking and human development among our students."
May
2026
18
LGBTQIA+ children, girls more vulnerable to sexual abuse
Online risks become more complex with the proliferation of artificial intelligence, deepfakes, grooming, and the misuse of children’s images.
May
2026
17
Bato is a fugitive, PH is bound to implement ICC arrest warrant — OSG
“The essence of being a fugitive from justice lies in the deliberate act of placing oneself beyond the reach of law enforcement."
May
2026
17
Youth groups condemn military harassment of Tarlac student leader
The military’s visit in Valix’s home is a blatant form of surveillance and red-tagging.
May
2026
17
Envoy flexes military background amid reports of abuses by Israelis in Siargao
Social media posts surfaced, documenting other accounts of violence and intimidation involving Israeli tourists.
May
2026
16
Judge known for defective search warrants seeks promotion for 3rd time
Hustisya reiterates that Burgos-Villavert earned notoriety as a “search warrant factory” for issuing numerous questionable warrants.
May
2026
15
Senate chaos deepens over ICC standoff
“First, they turned the Senate into a safe house for Bato, and then they conspired to allow him to escape instead of surrendering the suspect to law enforcement agencies."
May
2026
14
Senate chaos shows vital media role despite hostile condition
“In moments of crisis, clarity is resistance, and truth is the nation’s defense."
May
2026
14
UN, ASEAN and the Senate scandal
“Even if the Philippines is no longer a state party to the ICC, the Philippine government owns the continuing obligation to cooperate in any investigation conducted by the ICC since it is the essence of Article 27 that survives even after the withdrawal."
