Memory as defiance: Remembering RJ Ledesma
Death is used as a warning but memory becomes a form of defiance.
Jun
2025
19
Rights defenders commend UN special rapporteur’s recommendations
The UPR Watch said that Khan’s report reflects the wanton violations of human rights in the country under the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration.
Jun
2025
19
Int’ lawyers group opposes Duterte’s temporary release
“While interim release mechanisms serve important human rights purposes, they must not supersede ensuring accountability of individuals accused of very serious crimes against humanity.”
Jun
2025
18
ILO to negotiate binding standards for 150 million platform workers
“This is a breakthrough for millions of platform workers worldwide who have waited too long for international protections."
Jun
2025
18
Should Habagat woes be part of BFAR’s disaster aid?
Though Habagat’s seasonal pattern is predictable, its impact on municipal fishers remains overlooked.
Jun
2025
18
UN urged to investigate Manila Bay ‘destructive’ seabed quarry projects
At least 10 seabed quarrying projects are approved for utilization of marine sediment in Manila Bay, which Pamalakaya said, will be used for various reclamation projects in Manila Bay.
Jun
2025
18
Progressive, IT groups criticize a senator for spreading AI-generated ‘fake news’
Computer Professionals’ Union, an organization of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professionals and advocates, in a statement expressed alarm on the use of AI-generated content propagating false information for political gains and interest.
Jun
2025
18
Filipino delegations to UN rights council session to expose continuing violations in the PH
“to bring to the attention of the international community the continuing fight for justice
of families of victims of extrajudicial killings and the ‘war on drugs.’”
Jun
2025
18
Groups call for release of Batangas activists
The slow judicial system was made worse by the appalling jail conditions in Quezon province.
Jun
2025
17
Old problems greet students, teachers anew this school year
According to ACT, with the 165,000 shortage in classrooms, schools are forced to implement double–or triple–shift classes.
Jun
2025
17
Global media watchdogs question disallowed visit to detained Filipino journalist
Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s case has been listed as one of the 10 most urgent press freedom cases in the world.
Jun
2025
17
The growing family of ‘Missing Tati’
The missing Tati for 18 years now is what Yumi was saying in every phase of her life, “I am missing Tati.” However, her story was a testimony of how our youth today must deal with ---process difficulties, positively explore life with family and friends, making the best of yourself so you could be that someone who will be ready to help other people effectively.
Jun
2025
15
Moderate wage hike won’t affect employment, prices — study
While a 31% increase in Metro Manila’s minimum wage may seem bold by today’s standards, it’s far from unprecedented. The study cites the last legislated wage hike in 1989, which was even higher at 40 percent, and notes that the economy absorbed it without causing a crisis. This emphasizes the study’s broader point: a fair wage hike helps restore workers’ rightful share in national growth.
Jun
2025
14
4PH socialized housing not for poor Filipinos
Housing offered by the 4PH Program remains financially inaccessible for poor families even with Pag-IBIG Fund’s amortization plan.
Jun
2025
13
Families of ‘drug war’ victims denounce Duterte’s bid for temporary release
“Age and health, while relevant, cannot outweigh the rights of victims to see the process of justice carried to its end. The facilities of the ICC, the conditions of which are vastly superior to those in Philippine prisons, can guarantee the humane treatment of Duterte while he is detained."
Jun
2025
13
Former Bayan Muna rep press the Senate, ‘impeachment court must convene’
“The people, not just in Metro Manila but in provinces all over the country, must hold protest actions to also urge the Senate to convene on June 21 so that this huge amount of public funds, which could have been used for free medicine, education, food, and other social services to the people, went.”
