BARMM polls plagued by militarization, fraud, violence
A highly militarized environment may create a “climate of fear” that could result in voter disenfranchisement.
Jun
2023
27
‘Gadon’s appointment proves Marcos Jr. not sincere to address poverty’
“We do not see any compelling reason for Gadon to be appointed to this position. This is nothing but a political reward for his continuing defense of the Marcos family."
Jun
2023
27
Safe
A visual take on occupational safety and health and how it is sacrificed by greed for profit and power.
Jun
2023
27
Importing sugar not a sweet deal, won’t lower price, farmers say
"While we are importing sugar in record volume, prices of sugar went up by at least 80 percent under Marcos Jr."
Jun
2023
26
Mayon evacuees clamor for long-term assistance
For communities living around Mayon Volcano’s six-kilometer danger zone, evacuation is part of their life.
Jun
2023
25
Balik-Tanaw | Random thoughts on fear, adventure, and the dance of life
I was blessed by children today. Two children, actually. A young girl, 10-year old Sophie, and a 3-month old baby boy, Matteo. Sometimes, one can’t contain oneself, by the joy these two pure souls may offer this poor, weak soul. Life can be so burdensome.
Jun
2023
24
At Ground Level | Two similar killings, two decades apart
In the early 2000s, government soldiers brutally killed a couple, Expedito and Manuela Albarillo, in a surprise attack on their home in San Teodoro, Mindoro Oriental. Their bodies, mutilated by the intense gunfire, were dragged out of their house by the perpetrators, later identified as Philippine Army soldiers commanded by then Col. Jovito Palparan Jr.
Jun
2023
24
Residents refute military’s claims on Negros killings, mission says
"Families experience loss of livelihood, severe trauma, especially among children, and a grave violation of their freedom of association. Farmers who cultivate the land and feed the nation deserve peace, justice and the right to enjoy the fruits of their labor."
Jun
2023
22
Tinig Migrante | Visiting Mary Jane
This year marks the 13th year of Mary Jane’s detention on death row. And while there is no imminent threat of execution since she was granted a temporary reprieve by the Indonesian government in 2015 to allow her to testify against her traffickers in an ongoing legal case in the Philippines as a victim of human trafficking, Mary Jane does not deserve to be imprisoned for another single day.
Jun
2023
22
Four farmers in Pili arrested for cyberlibel
Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas called for the dropping of the charges filed against the Pili 4 and that they be released immediately. “Beyond this, the proposed Naga Airport Development Project must be reevaluated to ensure the preservation of prime rice fields in Pili.”
Jun
2023
22
After five years, Veloso family spends two days with Mary Jane
“I hope she will be given clemency at the soonest possible time so we can be together. Our life in the Philippines may be simple, but what’s important is that we are together.”
Jun
2023
20
Rights group pushes for amendments to protective writ
In a statement, Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay said that there have been many occasions that the courts dismissed writ of amparo petitions despite clear threats on their life, security and liberty.
Jun
2023
20
Cordillera activists turn to SC for protection
"We ask the Supreme Court not to wait for red-tagging and death threats to materialize into extrajudicial killings, or detention, trumped-up charges and even abductions to become enforced disappearances."
Jun
2023
19
Negros Bishop pleads for justice for Faustos; NDFP accuses AFP as child killers
“This heinous act is a blatant violation of the rights of the child and the special protections under international humanitarian law."
Jun
2023
18
Balik-Tanaw | God will carry us on eagle’s wings
It is a daunting task if we think of it without God in the equation. This call of God to discipleship today is not far more or far less formidable than in the time of the apostles. The contexts are very different but there is one constant: it is God who calls us to be laborers for his harvest. When the going gets tough, God will carry us on eagle’s wings. When faced with death, we know that it is life in God that awaits us.
Jun
2023
17
At Ground Level | Calling out FM Jr. on HR violations
Almost a year after taking office, the new administration hasn’t taken any perceptible step towards making decisive, positive changes in the country’s dismal human rights situation. This is a major long-festering national malaise that Ferdinand Marcos Jr. seems to be determined to ignore.
