Behind bars, political prisoners assert freedom
"We learned so much, including the daily indignities they experienced."
Apr
2026
3
Cordillera women pushing back against judicial harassment in the Philippines
In this series of stories of indigenous women human rights defenders of Cordillera, we give human face to those who were tagged as “terrorists” by the Philippines government.
Apr
2026
3
Sarah Alikes, a mother and human rights defender
“There is strength in continuing the struggle."
Apr
2026
1
Si Hesukristo noon at ngayon
Nangahas siyang ilantad ang mga mali sa lipunan—ang pang-aabuso at pang-aapi ng uring naghahangad maghari sa kapwa at angkinin ang mga lupain at bunga ng kalikasan. Nag-organisa siya upang maipalaganap ang tamang kaisipan at mahikayat ang mga tao na kumilos upang baguhin ang isang kaayusang di-makatarungan kung saan iilan lamang ang nakikinabang.
Mar
2026
31
Review: Sisa, the movie
Yes there was madness, but award-winning director Jun Robles Lana, chose to portray Sisa not as vulnerable or mentally broken but as a spy in the Philippine-American war. The only kinship to Rizal’s Sisa was to use madness as a disguise for espionage.
Mar
2026
31
‘Made In Taiwan’ or ‘Made with Forced Labor’?
The fight is about whether migrant workers can speak out without losing their jobs, housing and right to stay.
Mar
2026
30
Mothers in the frontline against British mining operations
The role of women, particularly mothers, has been vital in the community’s resistance. They juggle child care, livelihood and their tasks at the barricade.
Mar
2026
30
Peasant groups run vs US war
Rising costs of food prices and daily living expenses make farmers more vulnerable to destitution, cyclical debt, and landlessness.
Mar
2026
28
Women skip meals as oil prices soar – CWR
Policies favor private corporations over public welfare, further marginalizing women.
Mar
2026
28
Groups frustrated over ruling affirming Cumpio, Domequil guilty verdict
“Uy-Perez’s blind faith in the testimonies of self-declared rebel surrenderers is unacceptable and unjust.”
Mar
2026
27
Talaingod case exposes impunity suffered by Lumad in the hands of paramilitary, criminalization of solidarity
“Instead of going after the Alamara and the military, the government filed charges against the likes of Ka Satur (Ocampo) and Ma’am France (Castro).”
Mar
2026
27
After 4 years of detention, court acquits child rights defender
“The Court of Appeals’ decision affirms what we have long known—the accusations against our mother were baseless.”
Mar
2026
26
Aid, other government measures not enough to cushion impacts of oil price hikes – groups
“Without price controls and the repeal of deregulation policies, these measures merely create an illusion of control."
Mar
2026
26
Workers face dispersal in Laguna economic zone amid CBA deadlock
"CBA negotiations are meant to uplift labor conditions, but what we see is the opposite—wages stagnate while the cost of living continues to rise."
Mar
2026
26
Prohibiting forced marriage following rape upholds Muslim women’s rights, dignity — groups
“It is a meaningful step forward in upholding the dignity, rights, and justice that every woman and girl deserves."
Mar
2026
26
Philippines on human rights watchlist due to crackdown on dissent
The Philippines has been rated “Repressed” for five consecutive years, the second worst rating a country can receive, indicating severe restrictions to the freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly, and association.
