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.
Feb
2025
24
Alleged aerial strafing in Oriental Mindoro endangers civilians, indigenous people — groups
Human rights groups expressed alarm on reports of aerial strafing in indigenous peoples communities in Pola, Oriental Mindoro.
Feb
2025
22
Bayan Muna decries LRT fare hike as ‘anti-people’
Bayan Muna has opposed the fare increase, arguing it will hit low-income earners the hardest, particularly minimum wage workers, students, and daily commuters, who rely on LRT-1 for affordable transportation.
Feb
2025
21
Fight against human rights abuses continues — farmers’ groups
After the dismissal of charges against the Bulacan peasant leader, farmers' groups vowed to continue fighting against human rights abuses.
Feb
2025
21
Comelec urged to enforce red-tagging guidelines even on state forces
Red-tagging, the practice of labeling individuals and organizations as communists or terrorists without due process, creates a foreboding environment, which may compromise the safety of candidates as well as their supporters and voters.
Feb
2025
19
Prison guards delay Bilibid political prisoners access to essential amenities
In a letter addressed to Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Catapang and Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, support group Kapatid said that the political prisoners are the only group in the NBP without these basic amenities.
Feb
2025
19
Senate urged to proceed with impeachment trial immediately – Bayan Muna
In a position paper submitted to Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, Neri Colmenares said that the proposal for an impeachment court to convene on June 2, 2025 or in the next Congress, is without constitutional basis or legal basis.
Feb
2025
19
EXPLAINER: How to make your vote count in the 2025 midterm elections
Voting is one of the democratic rights you have as a Filipino. But for first-time voters, the process can be overwhelming. What time should you go? What if your name isn’t on the list? How can you make sure your vote counts? This guide will answer all these questions and help you step into the polling station with confidence, knowing your vote matters.
Feb
2025
17
Migrants Agenda discussed at the first global proclamation rally of Makabayan bloc
“Without the OFW remittance that has kept the Philippine economy afloat in the last four years, maybe the Philippines would already be doomed,” said Makabayan senatorial candidate and former Bayan Muna Representative Teodoro Casiño.
Feb
2025
17
Rights group urges Comelec to issue guidelines on red-tagging
“Red-tagging combined with homophobic rants also foments irrational fear, hatred and bigotry and can be a prelude to hate crimes and fascist attacks against the targets."
Feb
2025
16
Until her last breath, CPP top leader Maria Malaya did not give up
The CPP said Malaya was a member of the Central Committee and Political Bureau, and of the Mindanao Commission and served as secretary of the Northeast Mindanao Regional Party Committee. Ka Maria also served as spokesperson of the National Democratic Front in Northeast Mindanao.
Feb
2025
16
Pattern of terrorism financing charges: Cordillera labor leader becomes latest target
“Mike is a known cultural worker and labor leader who dedicated much of his life organizing workers in Baguio City and miners employed by exploitative large-scale mining corporations in the Cordillera. He has consistently advocated for workers’ rights and welfare while also bringing his advocacy from the communities to performance stages in the streets."
Feb
2025
15
Progressives slam red-tagging of party-list groups in Cagayan de Oto
“These red-tagging posters only prove the endless intimidation and deception of the State against organized and progressive voices.”
Feb
2025
15
Farmers group condemns hoarding of rice in Bulacan warehouse
“This is a blatant deception and exploitation of the people, especially during a time of soaring rice prices and an ongoing food crisis.”
Feb
2025
15
2 freed activists demand perpetrators to be held accountable
The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers said that the case of John Griefen Arlegui and Reynaldo Viernes “underscores the dangerous trend of using fabricated criminal charges as a tool to suppress progressive political candidates and their supporters.”
Feb
2025
14
Martial law survivors slam Upsilon Fraternity’s award to Marcos Sr.
“It appears that the illustrious brotherhood of the oldest fraternity of the University of the Philippines has been attacked by amnesia. Forget the numerous cases of ill-gotten wealth? Or the still unpaid estate taxes running into billions?”
