Gov’t urged to respect right to protest vs. Pax Silica
"People's rights do not become suspended whenever the President is courting foreign investors.”
Oct
2023
4
3 youth indigenous peoples’ rights advocates abducted in Mindoro
The three were investigating human rights violations related to reports of bombings and shelling in the area earlier this year which were connected to mining and quarrying projects that affected the residents and indigenous people.
Oct
2023
4
After 5 months, Cordillera activists Dexter, Bazoo still missing
“If the government is truly not involved, then why aren't they helping in the search or offering other remedies for the families and organizations searching for Dexter and Bazoo?"
Oct
2023
4
Groups alarmed over Masbate bombing exercises
“The bombs did not reach our community. Prior to this, residents were apprehensive because it might reach our mountains. I do not know why but somehow it did not reach us. Maybe we are too far from where they were holding the exercises."
Sep
2023
27
Promulgation of charges vs Palparan postponed
Karapatan called on the Malolos Regional Trial Court Branch 19 "to act with haste in undertaking the promulgation hearing on the charges of kidnapping and serious illegal detention with serious physical injuries filed by farmer-brothers Raymond and Reynaldo Manalo."
Sep
2023
26
UN urged to investigate Aerotropolis project
Environmental group said the Aerotropolis project has "resulted in the displacement of coastal communities, the loss of their livelihood, the deforestation of their mangrove forest, and numerous cases of harassment from police and military agents."
Sep
2023
26
Eight civilians killed by military in one day
Karapatan demands a stop to what they describe as “steadily growing cases of violation against the International Humanitarian Law (IHL).”
Sep
2023
26
Rizal residents worry for their health as vog remains
The vog carries acidic gasses like sulfur dioxide (SO2), which can cause eye, throat, and skin irritation, breathing difficulties, chest tightness, headaches, sore throats, nausea, and fatigue. It can also worsen pre-existing health conditions such as asthma, lung problems, and heart disease.
Sep
2023
26
Malolos court set to promulgate charges against Palparan
On Sept. 27, the Malolos City Regional Trial Court Branch 19 will decide on the charges of kidnapping and serious illegal detention with physical injuries filed by farmer Raymond Manalo and his late twin brother, Reynaldo, against retired general Jovito Palparan Jr. and five other agents.
Sep
2023
26
Farmers seek higher palay procurement fund, more measures against agri smuggling
"There is an urgency to reinstate NFA's functions that were removed by the Rice Liberalization Law. Only then can the NFA have an influence on the local rice industry that is now dominated by the private sector. One of the priorities now is to be able to lower the price of rice and to make it affordable."
Sep
2023
26
Kin of drug war victim, advocates urge UN to proactively investigate killings in PH
"If the 'war on drugs' were effective, the proliferation of illegal drugs would no longer be an issue. If domestic investigations were efficient, I wouldn't be here asking for help again."
Sep
2023
25
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.
Sep
2023
25
Special Report | With budget cuts, technological state universities not so techie
Students from state universities are calling for higher budgets for science laboratories, classrooms, and equipment amid expectations of excellence.
Sep
2023
25
Ombudsman absolves cops, jail officers in Baby River Nasino case
“Reprimands against few government officials charged in the said cases can be viewed as mere slaps on the wrists, considering the sufferings endured by Nasino and NUPL and the gravity of the offenses. Full accountability for those responsible in violating their rights can be hardly gleaned from these decisions.” – Karapatan
Sep
2023
24
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2023
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Balik-Tanaw | The Parable of the Vineyard Workers and the plight of migrant workers
In 2021, the Philippine Statistic Authority estimates that about 1.83 million OFWs worked abroad from April to September of the same year. The same data reveal that about “four in every ten” OFWs work low-status or ‘elementary’ jobs, such as street vendors, construction and factory workers, cleaners, domestic helpers, and agriculture laborers. They are the hired workers, doing the 3Ds works, (dirty, dangerous, and demeaning). It was recorded that the majority of OFWs work in Asia, specifically Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Singapore, and Qatar.
