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.
Mar
2025
25
La Union-based organization harassed for helping children
“We are alarmed by this invasion of our privacy and safety. This constitutes illegal surveillance and harassment, violating our rights. We are not engaged in any illegal activities; we are simply volunteering to address educational gaps in our communities."
Mar
2025
23
Attacks on women journalists covering Duterte’s ICC trial denounced
“These attacks follow a familiar playbook—when powerful men feel threatened by factual reporting, they resort to gendered attacks to discredit women journalists.”
Mar
2025
23
UST faculty strike looms due to deadlock in salary hike, medical benefits
“It's time UST truly invests in its people,” USTFU President Emerito Gonzales said.
Mar
2025
22
Court junks terror financing charges against Negros development workers
“This dismissal proves what we have always known: their accusations were built on lies, and their only goal was to weaken the resistance of the people. But they have failed.”
Mar
2025
21
Getting to know children’s book authors
“I believe parents, me included, should always encourage young readers to read Filipino books in order to not get out of touch with our own identity as Filipinos. It’s good that they are also exposed to foreign shows and books but at the end of the day they are not our stories. They are not our experiences. Surrounding them with Filipino books is what will make them differentiate between our own stories and experiences versus that of others."
Mar
2025
21
Seaweed loss affects Manila Bay women’s livelihood
As part of Manila Bay, Bataan's proximity to the country's capital made it an appealing industrialization site, resulting in the reclamation of its rich marine coastlines which drew migrant fishers to the province.
Mar
2025
21
Protests held abroad after Duterte’s arrest
“This long-awaited development marks a significant victory for the thousands of victims of Duterte’s bloody war on drugs and their families as well as the repression and brutal killings of activists and civilian communities, who have relentlessly fought for justice despite threats, intimidation, and state repression.”
Mar
2025
21
Bangsamoro Organic Law: MILF questions gov’t compliance
“How can you lead if you don’t have supervision and control?”
Mar
2025
20
Largest single-day child death toll recorded in Gaza, shattering ceasefire deal
“In line with the tactics that the Israeli authorities have applied since October 2023, they have once again chosen to collectively punish the people of Gaza – with the explicit approval of their closest ally, the United States – striking with an intensity not seen since the early stages of the war."
Mar
2025
20
5 Dodongs, Jay Kamote and Miggy Mango, more dubious names in VP Sara’s confidential funds
"The deliberate listing of these fictitious names to justify half a billion pesos in confidential funds is a clear indication of corruption."
Mar
2025
19
From bio to journ to law: Krissy Conti’s journey as people’s lawyer
Kristina Conti has never seen being a lawyer as a glamorous job recalling how her mother was paid in the form of bananas, fish, and other trinkets. And although she now also stands as the 5th nominee for Bayan Muna Partylist, she said that she has no expectations to become a lawmaker.
Mar
2025
19
‘Hahamakin ang Lahat’: Rebyu sa Dulang ‘O Pag-ibig na Makapangyarihan’
Ika nga ni Balagtas, hahamakin ng pag-ibig ang lahat. Ganito rin sa pagrerebolusyon. Walang kawala ang mga indibidwal at nagtutunggaling uri sa lipunan.
Mar
2025
18
Victims’ families, counsel face online harassment following Duterte’s arrest
“Online bashers have clearly demonstrated the continuing threat of a Duterte ‘hate’ network to families-victims as well as to witnesses of drug war killings."
Mar
2025
18
Rejoin ICC, Marcos Jr urged
The reason why Duterte withdrew from the ICC is to evade accountability. Now that he is in ICC’s custody, it is only right that the Philippines rejoin (ICC) for justice and accountability which is the long time call of the families of the victims of rights violations under the Duterte administration."
Mar
2025
17
Senatorial candidates push for 2025 envi agenda
Environmental platforms are shaping up to be a litmus test for Senate contenders—who’s the greenest and who’s the dirtiest?
