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Dee Ayroso | May 7, 2026
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Elizabeth Magbanua
Elizabeth Magbanua
Labor organizer Elizabeth "Loi" Magbanua has been missing since May 3, 2022.
Toronto-based Filipino community seeks justice for Negros 19
Toronto-based Filipino community seeks justice for Negros 19
The concerns shall be transmitted to the Philippine government, stressing that the petition and recommendations will be sent to the concerned agencies.
Groups slam Tomahawk missile firing under Balikatan exercise
Groups slam Tomahawk missile firing under Balikatan exercise
“All missile systems [...] should be immediately removed since they endanger our communities and undermine our national security."
Groups decry Negros organizer’s arrest, cite ‘planted evidence’
Groups decry Negros organizer’s arrest, cite ‘planted evidence’
Julie Ann Balora an organizer of the National Federation of Sugar Workers, was traveling with companions from Victorias City when an unmarked vehicle cut off their van along a circumferential road in Barangay Matab-ang, Talisay City.
Why her impeachment case matters
Why her impeachment case matters
Despite repeated communication for Duterte to directly respond to these allegations, she did not attend the hearings.
Lawmakers, rights lawyers slam DND’s rejection of peace talks
Lawmakers, rights lawyers slam DND’s rejection of peace talks
“If we are ‘at peace,’ why does the armed conflict persist?”
Humanizing the victims: Toboso massacre not a win for the Philippine military
Humanizing the victims: Toboso massacre not a win for the Philippine military
“She was happy with what she did and we cannot stop her from doing something that gives her happiness. We have to respect that."
Cebu’s waste crisis needs zero-waste solutions, not waste-to-energy, advocates say
Cebu’s waste crisis needs zero-waste solutions, not waste-to-energy, advocates say
Jorge Emmanuel, a chemical engineer, cautioned that all waste-to-energy (WTE) technologies emit toxic substances, making them a questionable solution.
Binaliw landfill reopens amid unresolved issues after landslide
Binaliw landfill reopens amid unresolved issues after landslide
Experts and citizens continue to express concern over the resumption of the Binaliw landfill, citing unresolved issues that remain unaddressed by Prime Waste Solutions.
Leyte drivers say oil price rollbacks not enough
Leyte drivers say oil price rollbacks not enough
“We’ve learned to strictly manage our expenses by eating only twice a day."
Media groups on World Press Freedom Day: ‘Free Frenchie, justice for RJ!’
Media groups on World Press Freedom Day: ‘Free Frenchie, justice for RJ!’
The NUJP also emphasized the need to address the climate of impunity. If this still exists, “no amount of safety measures would be enough to protect ourselves from harm.”
At the barricade: A mother’s stand against mining in Dupax del Norte
At the barricade: A mother’s stand against mining in Dupax del Norte
“This success in Dupax del Norte is a success against mining all over the Philippines."
Workers’ forum, protest mark May 1 in Albay
Workers’ forum, protest mark May 1 in Albay
The minimum wage in the Bicol region at P455 ($7.41) per day will never be enough for daily expenses since inflation in the country continues to rise.
Progressives commemorate International Worker’s Day
Progressives commemorate International Worker’s Day
On International Workers’ Day, multisectoral formations marched alongside workers from España Blvd to Mendiola, demanding higher wages, the removal of value added tax, justice for recent state-perpetrated killings, and an end to US imperialism.
Philippines remains dangerous for journalists
Philippines remains dangerous for journalists
It is still under the dark orange category, which implies a “difficult” state of press freedom.
Soldiers, police face charges over Zamboanga City ‘massacre’
Soldiers, police face charges over Zamboanga City ‘massacre’
Concerned groups denounced the killing of three civilians, calling for an impartial investigation that is independent of the involved units.
Lawyer: Hold Philippine military accountable for Toboso 19 massacre
Lawyer: Hold Philippine military accountable for Toboso 19 massacre
“What happened in Toboso is a massacre."
Filipino community in NY holds vigil and indignation rally for Toboso 19
Filipino community in NY holds vigil and indignation rally for Toboso 19
“We are here to show the Philippine armed forces and government that we will continue to struggle in the footsteps of those they stole from us."
Journalist faces complaint over screenshots used in news report
Journalist faces complaint over screenshots used in news report
The materials are part of reporting on a matter of public interest, specifically the handling of government scholarship funds and student benefits.
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