Makabayan bloc urges probe on US e-waste dumping
Dumping hazardous waste of developed countries like the US signifies “shifting their own waste burdens to countries” like the Philippines.
Makabayan bloc urges probe on US e-waste dumping
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Part 3: Luzon Economic Corridor and Pax Silica: Defense-industrial imperialist project
Part 3: Luzon Economic Corridor and Pax Silica: Defense-industrial imperialist project
So-called defense industrial cooperation with U.S. imperialism will only bind the country more tightly to the U.S. war industry's supply chain and U.S. strategic priorities, but it does not guarantee technology transfer, long-term modernization, or self-reliance.
Part 2: Unprecedented deepening of US military intervention
Part 2: Unprecedented deepening of US military intervention
Under the Marcos Jr. regime, U.S. military involvement in the Philippines has expanded dramatically.
‘Historic wage hike’ falls short of living wage, labor groups say
‘Historic wage hike’ falls short of living wage, labor groups say
"The NCR minimum wage remains far below the estimated family living wage, which labor advocates say now exceeds P1,300 a day."
How Isty Petrolla sparked resistance in BPO sector
How Isty Petrolla sparked resistance in BPO sector
A tribute to BPO workers organizer Mary Grace "Isty" Petrolla, who passed away on June 2.
Bukidnon farmers continue campaign for land rights
Bukidnon farmers continue campaign for land rights
A state university and 1,500 farmers are locked in a dispute over 600 hectares of farm.
Ten years on, Duterte’s kill order strikes deep
Ten years on, Duterte’s kill order strikes deep
Memory is brutal for the families of drug war victims.
War and plunder: US imperialism in the Philippines
War and plunder: US imperialism in the Philippines
U.S. imperialism in the Philippines today represents not merely a continuation of traditional neocolonial domination but a substantial deepening of imperialist control shaped by the intensifying U.S-China competition
Eastern Visayas progressive queers celebrate Pride by protesting US imperialism
Eastern Visayas progressive queers celebrate Pride by protesting US imperialism
“As queer people living in Eastern Visayas, it is our responsibility not only to fight for our rights in the LGBTQIA+ community, but to also fight alongside the fisherfolk in Tacloban who bore the brunt of the Balikatan exercises that took place from April 20 to May 8.”
Interfaith leaders unite to call for truth, accountability
Interfaith leaders unite to call for truth, accountability
"Our call is simple, clear, and direct. If someone sinned, they must answer for it. No exemptions, no VIPs, no matter the alliance or party. The corrupt must be jailed from top to bottom."
Venezuela, the ground beneath us
Venezuela, the ground beneath us
The ground beneath us is never as stable as we believe. For Venezuela, the tremors of U.S. imperialism and the tremors of the earth have become one and the same.
EU urged to scrutinize Philippine human rights record amid trade nego
EU urged to scrutinize Philippine human rights record amid trade nego
“Any agreement that claims to promote sustainable development must be assessed based on its impact on grassroots communities and people's rights and livelihoods, particularly those of workers, farmers, Indigenous peoples, and human rights defenders."
Southeast Asian academics unite vs acad freedom attacks
Southeast Asian academics unite vs acad freedom attacks
"Suppressing academic freedom stifles the very spirit of education.”
‘Pride is protest’| LGBTQIA+ advocates brave rains to press for equality and social reforms
‘Pride is protest’| LGBTQIA+ advocates brave rains to press for equality and social reforms
Beyond LGBTQIA+ rights, participants called for lower prices of basic commodities, a living wage of P1,200, the removal of the 12-percent value-added tax on essential goods, and greater government accountability.
Families of disappeared endure pain after two decades
Families of disappeared endure pain after two decades
"What is deeply painful and infuriating is that Palparan is the one we ended up speaking with."
Court dismisses forcible entry case vs Bayombong bishop, anti-mining advocates
Court dismisses forcible entry case vs Bayombong bishop, anti-mining advocates
"As Bishop of this Diocese, I carry the responsibility given to me at ordination to stand with the poor."
Rights defenders unsafe under Marcos Jr. admin
Rights defenders unsafe under Marcos Jr. admin
There have been 1,240 documented cases of red-tagging in 2025 which is double the amount of red-tagging incidents in 2024.
Balik-Tanaw | Who sits on the throne?
Balik-Tanaw | Who sits on the throne?
Every generation faces a defining question. Not whether people believe in God, but which god they actually serve.
Watchdog exposes illegal dumping of US e-waste in the Philippines
Watchdog exposes illegal dumping of US e-waste in the Philippines
"The worst kind of trash is the government that surrenders Philippine sovereignty. They can't even manage their own waste, yet why do they accept waste from foreigners?”
2 weeks after the quake, over 100 families in Saranggani move to ‘safer’ evacuation site
2 weeks after the quake, over 100 families in Saranggani move to ‘safer’ evacuation site
Beyond shelter, livelihoods remain uncertain. In their community, the coast has been elevated, disrupting fishing grounds.
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