Groups remember Martial Law with protests
The September 21 protests will also be held in various parts of the country.
Jan
2023
14
It isn’t perfect, but…
The inflation rate remains sky-high. Low productivity is putting the country’s food security at risk. Filipino fisherfolk are unable to fish in much of the Philippines’ own waters. Poverty and hunger are devastating millions. Entire regions are flooded and reeling from the onslaught of climate change. The pandemic is still a problem, and the economy yet to recover.
Jan
2023
14
Cebu-based activists reported missing
“We are demanding the urgent action and cooperation of state forces in our collective efforts to identify the whereabouts of Dyan and Armand. We assert that there is nothing wrong with their work and the advocacies they carry with them, and that citizens who decisively tread the path that they have should not be harassed, threatened, silenced, or arrested."
Jan
2023
14
Farmer killed in ‘fake encounter’ in Himamaylan – rights group
“There is no truth to the allegations of the military that he is a member of the New People's Army (NPA), as vouched by his family members."
Jan
2023
13
High court ruling on West PH Sea exploration, a warning to Marcos Jr. not to enter lopsided deals
A Filipino fisherfolk group lauded the recent decision of the Supreme Court that ruled the 2005 Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking (JMSU) as unconstitutional, saying that it provides more reason for the Marcos Jr. administration not to forge a joint gas and oil exploration with China at the expense of the country’s sovereignty.
Jan
2023
13
Daughter of political prisoner assails ‘inhumane’ strip search during jail visit
In a handwritten complaint, Bona Fides Lusania said she was subjected to a strip search last Jan. 8, which was her first visit to her political prisoner father since the pandemic broke.
Jan
2023
12
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.
Jan
2023
11
Youth oppose NCSTP as the ‘new face of brutal mandatory military training’
“Nationalism should not be forced.”
Jan
2023
11
Rice farmers cushion losses with resilient farmer-bred variety
The PBB 401 rice variety stands out because it has repeatedly shown its resilience to floods, including those induced by extreme weather events.
Jan
2023
11
2 pregnant red fighters still missing, says women’s group
NPA fighters Aurily Havana and Jennifer Binungkasan were allegedly abducted by members of the 402nd Infantry Brigade last November 3, 2022, in Barangay Libertad, Butuan City.
Jan
2023
10
The Fighting Times of Jon Melrod
This book will certainly arm the consciousness and inspire a new generation of labor organizers and workers of the skills and attitude to challenge the odds.
Jan
2023
10
Subsistence catch
A fisherman's subsistence catch along the shorelines of Botolan, Zambales.
Jan
2023
9
Quezon City court acquits human rights defenders of perjury charges
"Truth and justice prevailed today against liars and butcher such as former National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon and National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict."
Jan
2023
8
Balik-Tanaw | The Epiphany of the Lord
Sometimes it is called The Three Kings or the Visit of the Magi. This feast is familiar to us. It conjures up colorful pictures of a journey, a search, with only a star as a guide. It is placed in the liturgical cycle to deepen and broaden an understanding of incarnation. The chosen Scripture texts are inspirational as they open us up to the needs of the world, and the wisdom of nature.
Jan
2023
8
Promised ‘compromise’ on fishing not good enough
Does Marcos Jr. think the Davos and Japan trips require more of his time and attention than the myriad domestic problems needing urgent actions that his administration faces in the new year?
Jan
2023
8
Court to decide on the perjury case against human rights defenders
A local court in Quezon City is set to decide on the perjury case filed against 10 human rights defenders on Monday, Jan. 9.
