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Pedestrians walk across the footbridge in Philcoa under the glaring sun.
Bulatlat Contributors | Jul 12, 2026
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As praises pour in for Alex Eala, questions remain over government support
As praises pour in for Alex Eala, questions remain over government support
A review of publicly available government records for this story did not find documentation confirming whether the approved financial assistance was eventually released or the final amount, if any, that reached Eala.
Mass layoff of 800 San Miguel workers seen as latest blow against union rights
Mass layoff of 800 San Miguel workers seen as latest blow against union rights
"It is revolting that his company has denied a steady source of income to its workers and violated their right to unionize."
Network launched to protect, defend Mindanao youth activists
Network launched to protect, defend Mindanao youth activists
"The establishment of the Hands Off Mindanao Youth Activists Network is a declaration that the youth will continue to stand together in defense of our rights, our communities, and our future."
Frenchie Mae Cumpio cited in RSF’s report on weaponization of national security
Frenchie Mae Cumpio cited in RSF’s report on weaponization of national security
“Every abusive prosecution, every arbitrary detention, and every law misused against the press undermines not only the freedom to report but also the public’s right to access information.”
Court ruling exposes constitutional violations in arrest of labor advocate
Court ruling exposes constitutional violations in arrest of labor advocate
Since the arrest was unlawful, the court held that the search conducted afterward was likewise unconstitutional.
VP Sara’s grave threats cannot be justified — rights lawyer
VP Sara’s grave threats cannot be justified — rights lawyer
Grave threats cannot be used as justification.
Progressive groups confront NTF-ELCAC officials in UN Counter-Terrorism Week
Progressive groups confront NTF-ELCAC officials in UN Counter-Terrorism Week
“The states do not appear to actively care about human rights, nor do they even pay lip service to it to appear that they uphold [the fourth pillar].”
VP Sara’s assassination threats notable, difficult to refute
VP Sara’s assassination threats notable, difficult to refute
The assassination threats made by Vice President Sara Duterte against high-ranking government officials were difficult to refute, as these were witnessed by the Filipino people.
Progressives call for VP Sara’s conviction
Progressives call for VP Sara’s conviction
This is the second time that Duterte got impeached at the House of Representatives.
Cebu groups to the Filipino public: Don’t look away from Impeachment Trial
Cebu groups to the Filipino public: Don’t look away from Impeachment Trial
Progressive groups here called on Filipinos nationwide to stay engaged and continue monitoring the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, warning that public attention is key to holding those in power accountable.
Groups say suspension of red-tagger Badoy’s medical license not enough
Groups say suspension of red-tagger Badoy’s medical license not enough
“Six-months suspension is entirely disproportionate to the severe, life-threatening danger she has inflicted upon the medical community.”
Sunflower and sablay
Sunflower and sablay
UP graduates pose for a photo with sunflowers as they celebrate their graduation at UP Diliman. The annual sunflower season bloom has become a tradition that marks graduation season at UP Diliman.
Friendship what? | Progressives protest continued US domination on PH soil
Friendship what? | Progressives protest continued US domination on PH soil
“There can be no genuine friendship between an imperialist power and its neocolony.."
Clearing the Green: How clean energy projects are destroying forests and watersheds that keep communities safe
Clearing the Green: How clean energy projects are destroying forests and watersheds that keep communities safe
From the island and mountains of Rizal to the watershed of Samar Island, wind energy projects are being built on the forests that protect communities from floods and landslides.
Uncertainty forces Lumad to enter disputed ancestral land in Bukidnon
Uncertainty forces Lumad to enter disputed ancestral land in Bukidnon
The operating team allegedly destroyed their bangkaso (sacred altar), a grave violation to their culture as Indigenous peoples.
Upper middle income country, what?
Upper middle income country, what?
No amount of rosy figures churned out by the government and credit-rating institutions could erase the reality of the crisis faced by millions of Filipinos.
Child rights advocates oppose lowering criminal responsibility age
Child rights advocates oppose lowering criminal responsibility age
“Punishment is not the answer. Proper intervention is needed to guide children towards reason."
Alliance formed vs destructive solar energy projects
Alliance formed vs destructive solar energy projects
Aside from being displaced from their lands, farmers were subjected to intimidation from private armies, harassment, and fabricated charges.
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