Behind bars, political prisoners assert freedom
"We learned so much, including the daily indignities they experienced."
Apr
2026
18
NUPL wins 2026 global human rights award for defending victims of state abuses
The Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center selected NUPL for nearly two decades of coordinated legal work defending civil liberties amid documented cases of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and political persecution.
Apr
2026
18
5 demolitions in April flagged as rights violations of urban poor
"It appears that the authorities want to shortcut processes in favor of landowners and do away with holding proper consultations, providing relocation areas, among others."
Apr
2026
18
10,000 urban poor demand release of long-overdue crisis compensation
“We followed their procedures but they backed down. This is long overdue."
Apr
2026
17
Progressives say Zaldy Co should tell all on government corruption
“The pursuit of truth, accountability, and justice should not stop with Co. His co-perpetrators in Congress and Malacañang should also be investigated and prosecuted."
Apr
2026
17
Kowloon House workers strike vs management’s insistence on ‘pittance’ wage hike
The union also raised alarm over KFSI’s continued business expansion through new outlets – currently at around 85 outlets – while refusing to honor mandated wage obligations.
Apr
2026
16
Cebu fisherfolk face declining catch after bridge construction
The loss of fishing grounds due to reclamation and urban development without community consultation has forced some small-scale fisherfolk to fish outside their municipalities.
Apr
2026
15
Philippines as a US military base?
“Marcos is increasingly turning our islands into a war playground for US troops and its allies."
Apr
2026
15
Mother decries arrest, detention of artist-activist daughter
Ceeka has been transferred to the San Jose District Jail, where she will remain while her case remains pending.
Apr
2026
14
Groups slam US plan to build military oil depot in Mindanao
A subsequent move to intensify US military forces in the country.
Apr
2026
10
Group denounces libel vs Capiz broadcasters
The cases faced by Baskog Radio anchors India and Jay Lavapiez prove that libel laws have been weaponized for intimidation and retaliation.
Apr
2026
10
Fishing expenses up by 120% since oil price hike – fishers group
“If adequate support is not provided, fish production and the country's food security are at serious risk."
Apr
2026
10
After 2 years, son laments continuing disappearance of Mindanao labor organizer
"We do not know where to stand or how to feel, whether we could still hope or just move on."
Apr
2026
10
Over 700 families near Carbon Market face displacement, red-tagging amid privatization
“If this demolition pushes through, I will lose customers and the livelihood I inherited from my family. Being relocated would also mean more expenses for commuting and for transporting the food I sell.”
Apr
2026
10
‘Safer Cities’ operations, anti-poor, legally questionable – advocates
The lawyers raised a fundamental question: if the alleged violations are punishable only by fines, why were individuals arrested or taken into custody?
Apr
2026
10
Activists condemn Trump’s attacks on West Asia, US military exercises in the Philippines
“U.S. imperialism is the root of crisis and oppression in the Philippines and across the globe."
