Prison officials accountable for P7 million missing fund
The Bureau of Corrections should investigate its erring personnel, file the necessary charges and demand that she return what she embezzled instead of squeezing the PDLs dry.
Jul
2025
1
Kabataan Party-list vows to bring youth’s fight in 20th Congress
“Because Marcos Jr. is not taking our calls and demands over the past three years seriously, and now the crisis in society is only getting worse, we are holding him accountable, and we will continue our calls until real change is achieved."
Jul
2025
1
Rights group demands immediate release of ‘Imus 5’
“Protest art falls within the purview of freedom of expression.”
Jul
2025
1
Group eyes countercharges against cops over ‘wrongful’ arrest of 81-year old man
“The law cannot allow six months of unlawful incarceration and the irreparable harm it caused to pass without consequence."
Jul
2025
1
Rainbow realities: A queer author writes radical stories for children
“The state of queer literature today is shaped by this intersectionality—by understanding that gender and class [struggle] are deeply intertwined.”
Jun
2025
30
Champions of gender justice in the church
For Jessa, this commitment is personal. As a proud trans man practicing his priesthood with the IFI, he witnessed the church’s affirming stance on gender equality as he did not encounter any forms of discrimination.
Jun
2025
30
Trike TODA eviction sparks transportation woes for PUPians
"Public transportation should be efficient and inclusive, but the government’s focus on elite interests is evident in the displacement of HITODA drivers, impacting PUPians as well."
Jun
2025
30
Railway expansion threatens livelihood of community
Residents said project contractors only gave them a few days notice to move out as an additional barricade is being put up at the site.
Jun
2025
30
Family of slain Lumad farmer in Surigao del Sur calls for justice
"This has happened many times, not just to my brother. The others just kept silent without justice.”
Jun
2025
29
First Stonewall Philippines protest held
The Bahaghari-led protest, which mobilized civil society groups, allies, and LGBTQIA+ community members, featured the mural "Ang Liwanag ng Bahaghari" (The Light of the Rainbow) as the vibrant backdrop for the event stage.
Jun
2025
29
Free political prisoners, justice for victims of torture – rights groups
“This persistent pattern of human rights violations underscores the fact that laws alone have never been sufficient and effective against torture and other rights violations, and reflects the State’s hypocrisy in claiming to protect human rights and holding perpetrators accountable.”
Jun
2025
28
[LIST] PH local government efforts advancing LGBTQIA+ inclusion
There are now efforts in some local government units to address the needs of the community and began introducing targeted programs, a move that, while uneven, signals an emerging recognition of the gaps in support the community needs.
Jun
2025
26
Victims urge ICC to reject Duterte’s bid for interim release
In a response to Duterte’s petition, Paolina Massed, principal counsel for the victims, said the former president’s interim release “would be hard to fathom for the victims who have clearly expressed the view that he should remain in detention at the Court pending the pre-trial proceedings.”
Jun
2025
26
Group blasts ELCAC’s lies against UN expert
“The NTF-ELCAC’s convoluted concept of ‘peace and development’ means that everything it does—from red-tagging to threats, from abductions and enforced disappearances and fake surrenders to killings and bombings—should be accepted as long as it wipes out any communist, dissenter, or social change advocate."
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.”
