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.
Sep
2024
29
Rights defender seeks suspension of police behind ‘Bloody Sunday Massacre’
It has been more than three years. Yet, justice remains elusive for the victims and survivors of the series of police operations that left nine Southern Tagalog-based activists and unionists dead and others arrested over trumped-up charges.
Sep
2024
29
Makabayan unveils Senate slate for 2025 elections
The Makabayan Coalition unveiled its slate of senatorial candidates for the upcoming 2025 midterm election during its national convention at San Andres Sports Complex in Manila, Sept. 28.
Sep
2024
26
In Palawan, residents say San Miguel Corporation implicated in harassment, surveillance
In a press conference, Sept. 24, resident Tarhata Pelayo said that drones are being used by armed men who are known in their community to be affiliated with SMC to watch them every night.
Sep
2024
25
Special report | Young people living with HIV need strong support to fight epidemic
Young people living with HIV underscored the need to have a strong support among peers, community, and institutions to fight the epidemic.
Sep
2024
25
Special report | Cases among youth reveal policy gaps in HIV law
Reports from civil society organizations and the government revealed policy gaps in the Philippine HIV law: the consenting age for HIV treatment, enforcement of sex education, and implementation challenges.
Sep
2024
25
Moro woman activist joins Makabayan’s slate for the Senate race
“It is in you that every story I’ve heard in my youth and every report I’ve learned at university about our fight for rights, justice and self-determination were true."
Sep
2024
25
NDFP peace consultant, 2 others killed in Cagayan
Ariel Arbitrario, a participant in several formal rounds of peace negotiations between the NDFP and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines from 2016 to 2017 was killed with two others last September 11 in Barangay Baliuag, Peñabalanca, Cagayan, the CPP said.
Sep
2024
25
2-day transport strike a success – transport groups
"If the LTFRB only knows about extensions, what’s stopping the government from just scrapping the whole program instead of repeatedly deceiving and playing us around?”
Sep
2024
25
Health workers to join the partylist race
“We have no goons, guns and gold, but we have our principles and platform, our unity and our unlimited commitment to serve the people. And equally important, we have to guard against electoral fraud and attacks."
Sep
2024
25
3 PUP students freed after series of protests
"This incident is strong evidence of how narrow-minded and vicious the mindset of the Manila Police District is. It is a clear manifestation that they do not stand for the oppressed masses, but for the ruling class."
Sep
2024
24
Cagayan de Oro youth sees value in recalling human rights abuses during Martial Law
In Cagayan de Oro City, an artist group combats disinformation and misinformation about Martial Law through a documentary film.
Sep
2024
24
State forces involved in disappearance of James and Felix – mission
“To those who abducted them, we demand that you surface them now. We don’t see any reason why they abducted them. If there are any, then bring these to the court. Abduction does not have a place in a civilized society."
Sep
2024
23
Another one still pending: Judge dismisses murder case vs Masbate journos
“When the case against us was dismissed, we were elated. The decision is a milestone in defending and fighting for press freedom,” said Sison, also former chairperson of the Masbate chapter of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP).
Sep
2024
23
On breaking the chains that bind? Thoughts on SB19’s ‘Kalakal’
However, the song’s message extends beyond personal struggles, touching on broader societal issues, particularly the circumstances that young and new artists face. As Josh Cullen poignantly puts it, “paano pa kaya kapag naputol itong kadena,” which can be interpreted as metaphorical chains that bind many talented individuals, preventing them from reaching their full potential.
Sep
2024
23
52nd year of Martial Law imposition: Fighting back vs oppression continues
“If Marcos Sr. is notorious for thousands of human rights violations over his 14-year dictatorship, his son and namesake is fast gaining a name in the halls of infamy with 105 extrajudicial killings (EJK), 75 frustrated EJKs, 15 enforced disappearances, 145 illegal arrests and detentions, 42,426 forcibly evacuated, 44,604 victims of bombings and 63,379 victims of indiscriminate firing from July 2022.”
