Groups remember Martial Law with protests
The September 21 protests will also be held in various parts of the country.
Dec
2022
1
‘Peace consultant and peasant organizer stabbed, hacked’ – NDF Negros
The National Democratic Front in Negros (NDF-Negros) said peace consultant and poet Ericson Acosta and peasant organizer Joseph Jimenez were stabbed and hacked, belying claims of the military that the two died during gun fight in Kabankalan City last Nov. 30.
Dec
2022
1
‘Loving God is loving the poor’ | RMP to continue serving marginalized communities amid relentless attacks
The sisters saw the need for medical assistance in rural communities and this led them to start community-based health programs. With the help of RMP's partner health organizations and professionals, such as the Council for Health and Development, local community health workers in rural areas were trained to manage their own health programs, prepare herbal medicine, and teach alternative treatment like acupuncture and massage.
Nov
2022
30
NDF-Negros: Military murdered peace consultant-poet Ericson Acosta
NDF-Negros spokesperson Bayani Obrero said in a statement that Acosta and a companion were captured alive at around two o’clock in the morning of November 30 but were announced as casualties in a “fake encounter” a few hours later.
Nov
2022
30
On Bonifacio Day, workers demand wage increase, better working conditions
The minimum wage in the Philippines barely covers the needs of a family of five.
Nov
2022
30
Women workers decry union-busting, red-tagging
Among the issues confronting women workers are union-busting and redtagging.
Nov
2022
29
Clergywoman slapped with trumped-up charges for standing with the indigenous peoples
“She was also actively involved in many relief and rehabilitation programs for the most vulnerable communities and people in Mindoro. She supported and collaborated with the ecumenical organizations in advancing human rights advocacy, and offered sanctuary to those fleeing from violence and attacks."
Nov
2022
29
Advocate dedicates her energy and time for the indigenous peoples amid harassment
“I never wanted to get rich or get famous. I want a meaningful life, that's why I became an activist."
Nov
2022
29
Honoring women human rights defenders
November 29 is international women human rights defenders’ day. In the Philippines, several women human rights defenders are being attacked for defending and promoting human rights.
Nov
2022
29
How Adora Faye’s activism has inspired her son’s human rights work
“Adora Faye exemplifies the lingering legacy of the US-Marcos dictatorship: victims who never achieve justice and are punished twice over for their continuing fight for democracy, social justice and women's emancipation."
Nov
2022
29
Remembering Richie Extremadura and the comfort women’s undying call for justice
Richie, former national coordinator of Lila Pilipina, passed away on August 25 due to anemia and complications from diabetes. Her leadership in Lila Pilipina pushed forward the fight of the comfort women movement for decades in the Philippines. Amid disinformation and wars of aggression, her legacy is worth remembering.
Nov
2022
28
Why SB19’s ‘Mapa’ makes us cry
Here’s a journalist’s take on why SB19’s Mapa will always be a tearjerker.
Nov
2022
28
Jeepneys’ just energy transition bogged down by lack of support
"A just transition to jeepney modernization entails putting critical infrastructure in place and empowering small cooperatives while developing renewable energy sources."
Nov
2022
26
Amazon’s squeeze will be stopped
For working people, the price of everything is going up. For everyone, the global temperature keeps rising. But instead of supporting its workers, communities and the planet, Amazon is squeezing every last drop it can. That’s why, today, they are coming together across 35 countries to Make Amazon Pay.
Nov
2022
25
Food advocates say wage hike needed to urgently address inflation
"The supervening event of a very high inflation is enough reason to raise the wages of workers, salaries of employees and livelihoods of [Filipinos]."
Nov
2022
24
Gov’t workers renew calls for higher pay despite Marcos Jr.’s apathy to their plight
Various government workers' unions have gathered to call for higher pay and better working conditions as they assail the apparent indifference of the Marcos Jr. administration to their plight.
