Student leader urges CHR to probe red-tagging, house visits
Members of the volunteer group were photographed and recorded during the activity without their consent.
Jan
2025
30
Overseas Filipino workers bat for ‘sound family living wage’ in the Philippines
Migrant workers overseas believe that a Philippine wage hike will be the lasting solution to the worsening cases of abuses of overseas Filipinos, claiming that the local economic crisis in the Philippines only breeds an environment for the rampant human trafficking of Filipino workers abroad.
Jan
2025
30
Prosecutor junks criminal, terrorism charges vs Bulacan peasant leader
The City Prosecutor said that the military did not see the three respondents arrive at the place of the incident. In addition, the affidavit of a certain Erick Simogan who was introduced as a “former member of CPP-NPA-NDF” was also deemed questionable by the court because he was also not present during the time and place of the incident.
Jan
2025
29
Central Luzon calls for true government representation and reforms
The Makabayan Coalition introduced their senatorial candidates in an assembly here in San Fernando, attended by various sectors across Central Luzon.
Jan
2025
29
Financing terrorism charges against community journalist, baseless
Several media organizations condemned the charges of financing terrorism filed against Deo Montescarlos, calling these as an attempt to stifle press freedom.
Jan
2025
29
Jan
2025
29
38 years later, Southern Tagalog farmers continue to fight for Mendiola Massacre victims
“During that time, I was a daughter. Now, I'm a mother. However, the truth is, there is still no justice for the 13 martyrs. There is still no genuine land reform up to now. We continue to march to the streets to urge a department to implement genuine land reform,” Miriam Villanueva said in Filipino.
Jan
2025
29
No evidence | Prosecutor junks financing terrorism charges vs Tacloban NGO
The case against the Leyte Center for Development Inc. was dismissed due to insufficient evidence to support the terrorism financing charges. The Office of the City Prosecutor in Tacloban City, in its resolution, found that the testimonies of former rebels against LCDE lacked credible proof of a conspiracy.
Jan
2025
29
Adolescent pregnancy as human rights crisis
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Jan
2025
28
Proposed deployment ban in Kuwait will not stop abuses vs OFWs – migrant group
The Migrante Middle East said that without providing an alternative to the rising unemployment and lack of living wage in the Philippines, the government will only be putting the lives and livelihood of Filipino migrant workers even more at risk.
Jan
2025
26
UP Cebu student leaders decry P2.08-billion budget cut
The youngest constituent university of the University of the Philippines System is experiencing the effects of the reduced budget.
Jan
2025
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Jan
2025
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Students in Rizal province lambast Army’s red-tagging in schools
“Is this where the people’s budget goes?” asked KPL Rizal Chairperson Edz Pascual. “Instead of addressing the youth’s problems such as high tuition fees, inadequate facilities, teachers, and a lack of budget for education, [schools] are prioritizing partnerships with the 80th IBPA, who wastes our money in spreading misinformation, threats, and intimidation.”
Jan
2025
23
‘Overdue Gaza ceasefire not enough, occupation should end’
“Unless the root causes of this conflict are addressed, Palestinians and Israelis cannot even begin to hope for a brighter future built on rights, equality and justice. Israel must dismantle the brutal system of apartheid it imposes to dominate and oppress Palestinians and end its unlawful occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory once and for all."
Jan
2025
22
Ayala-led guards revive fencing operations vs. Cavite farmers
Tartaria residents and supporters defended their community but were met with violence, with Jarton guards forcibly entering the outpost erected by locals and burning it down.
Jan
2025
21
Cebu-based student publication kicked out of its campus office
Known for its critical coverage of tuition and other fee increases (TOFI) and administrative policies affecting students, the Cebu-based student publication Today’s Carolinian was removed from its office without prior notice.
