Memory as defiance: Remembering RJ Ledesma
Death is used as a warning but memory becomes a form of defiance.
Jun
2025
26
Recent killings of trans women prompt groups to push for LGBTQIA protection
“Kierra could've been celebrating with her community in Cagayan this Pride month, but her life was cut short due to hate perpetuated by a macho-patriarchal culture."
Jun
2025
26
Groups push for LGBTQIA+ couples’ medical rights in Cagayan de Oro
“This initiative will place not only the LGBT couples to be on equal footing with heterosexual couples in terms of medical and care decisions, it also validates the right to love and be taken care of by our partner.”
Jun
2025
25
Groups demand dismissal of charges vs IP rights defender
These charges were filed against a certain "Mary Jane Velasco", of which Niezel has no connection to.
Jun
2025
25
ICC prosecution opposes Duterte interim release bid
The prosecution said that it opposed Duterte’s interim release to the country cited by his lawyer saying that it is not an appropriate state to host the former president.
Jun
2025
25
Heed UN special rapporteur’s recommendations, families of victims of drug-related killings tell Marcos Jr.
“The case at the ICC against former president [Rodrigo] Duterte and his co-conspirators is proof that the justice system in the Philippines has failed in rendering justice for the thousands of victims, a fact acknowledged by the local officials."
Jun
2025
25
UN expert urges PH gov’t: Reconsider recoms on red-tagging, terrorism
“It is true that the situation under this administration is not as severe as the previous administration. But in terms of real change, I think the Philippines has to take a number of measures before it can turn the page on the past."
Jun
2025
24
After 25 years, SOGIESC Bill still awaits passage
It does not grant "special rights" but rather ensures equal protection against all forms of discrimination under the law.
Jun
2025
24
Groups denounce killing of former activist, journalist in GenSan
“Macalintal’s death is a grave loss to the human rights community and a chilling reminder of the dangers faced by those who champion justice in our country.”
Jun
2025
23
When schools harbor a sex offender, children are put in danger
The Safe Spaces Act outlined the obligations that all schools must adhere to. Schools must designate an officer-in-charge to handle these types of grievances. They are required to adopt a grievance procedure that investigates complaints and makes decisions within 10 days of receiving them, taking appropriate steps, such as administrative penalties, to resolve the situation.
Jun
2025
23
Bayan Muna slams US bombing of Iran, warns of blowback on PH economy
Carlos Zarate described the strike as a reckless act that “undermines diplomatic solutions and violates international law.” He accused the US of employing counterterrorism rhetoric to justify wars while ignoring deeper sources of instability such as Israel’s occupation of Palestine.
Jun
2025
23
LNG plant project in Lanao del Norte discontinued following groups’ opposition
“The people of Kauswagan are already suffering from the existing GNPower Kauswagan coal-fired power plant, which affects their livelihood from fishing, their health, and causes pollution in the area.”
Jun
2025
22
Rights groups urge UN to probe PH’s exploitation of counterterrorism laws
They urged the Special Rapporteur to initiate an urgent inquiry to what they described as the “systemic abuse of counterterrorism measures in the Philippines.”
Jun
2025
22
PH gov’t urged to enforce UN expert recommendations — int’l rights groups
“This is not only a matter of domestic concern, but a test of the Philippines’ commitments under ASEAN and international human rights conventions.”
Jun
2025
19
UN expert recommends NTF-ELCAC abolition amid rampant red-tagging and media attacks
Khan reiterated that the essence of freedom of speech and expression is dissent and criticism, and duty-bearers should express tolerance to remarks from the media and peoples’ organizations regardless of whether they will like it or not.
Jun
2025
19
Groups welcome Comelec’s cancellation of Duterte Youth’s registration
Gabriela Women’s Partylist National Vice Chairperson Sarah Elago said that the cancellation of Duterte Youth Partylist’s registration should pave the way for Commission on Elections (Comelec) to remove other “fake and bogus partylists,” including those backed by political dynasties and big businesses.
