Lanao del Norte plant workers end 52-day strike, clinch wage increase
The union was able to clinch wage increase, signing bonus, back pay, and adjustments in their work hours.
Lanao del Norte plant workers end 52-day strike, clinch wage increase
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Indigenous rights activist seeks probe over military harassment, coercion
Indigenous rights activist seeks probe over military harassment, coercion
“This case of surveillance and harassment is a violation of my right to life, liberty, and security. I am worrying for my safety and mental health after the incident,” Desposado wrote in the affidavit.
Years since court orders, the disappeared have yet to surface — families
Years since court orders, the disappeared have yet to surface — families
"That is why we are here—because the Court issued a ruling affirming that Jonas was indeed a victim of enforced disappearance, ordering the Armed Forces of the Philippines to surface my son.”
Indigenous peoples alliance criticizes new NCIP chair
Indigenous peoples alliance criticizes new NCIP chair
“The snake, no matter how it changes its skin, is still a snake.”
ICC constitutes Trial Chamber on Duterte crimes against humanity
ICC constitutes Trial Chamber on Duterte crimes against humanity
The judges are selected in consideration of the overall judicial workload of the Court, the workload and individual concerns of respective judges, their previous involvement in cases, experience and expertise.
NDFP, anti-imperialist group slam ‘US-backed’ abuses in Negros killings
NDFP, anti-imperialist group slam ‘US-backed’ abuses in Negros killings
It linked these operations to sustained military support from the United States, particularly through Foreign Military Financing (FMF), which has risen from about $40 million annually from prior 2024 to a $500-million package announced in July 2024, alongside expanded joint exercises such as Balikatan.
Workers prepare for Labor Day protests vs crisis, war, repression
Workers prepare for Labor Day protests vs crisis, war, repression
The growing militancy among workers reflects the severity of the crisis gripping their livelihoods.
UP community mourns death of students in Toboso, Negros
UP community mourns death of students in Toboso, Negros
“The root of decades-long suffering on the island of Negros is the exploitation of sugar workers by powerful haciendas, heightened by counter-insurgency military operations that seek to suppress dissent and organization through manifold killings and human rights violations throughout history."
Investigations into Toboso killings sought
Investigations into Toboso killings sought
“It cannot simply be that the military’s account is accepted at face value when there are witnesses and evidence pointing to a different truth. What happened in Toboso must be investigated clearly and impartially."
Hong Kong OFWs call for justice for Toboso 19
Hong Kong OFWs call for justice for Toboso 19
"They can cut all the flowers, but they cannot stop spring from coming. They cannot stop the reckoning of the people they have starved, displaced, and killed."
Lawyers urge public to reject unverified claims on Toboso 19 killings
Lawyers urge public to reject unverified claims on Toboso 19 killings
MAD said “disinformation thrives when claims are amplified faster than facts, when doubt is dismissed rather than examined, and when scrutiny is framed as hostility.”
Groups decry ‘massacre’ in Zamboanga City
Groups decry ‘massacre’ in Zamboanga City
“I saw it with my own two eyes. What happened was a massacre."
Cyberlibel case dropped vs food heritage advocate
Cyberlibel case dropped vs food heritage advocate
Felix admitted that the case affected his mental health and physical well-being,
As ICC confirms charges vs Duterte, women kin amplify call for justice
As ICC confirms charges vs Duterte, women kin amplify call for justice
"We are looking forward not only to a trial, but also for Duterte’s conviction."
‘Why did the military kill a journalist?’
‘Why did the military kill a journalist?’
Ledesma was in Toboso to find out the situation of the locals who will be affected by the renewable energy projects.
Right(s) Up: Negros massacre warrants probe on int’l humanitarian law violations
Right(s) Up: Negros massacre warrants probe on int’l humanitarian law violations
CIVICUS and Karapatan are calling for an immediate and independent investigation into the killings to ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable.
It’s final: Rodrigo Duterte to face ICC trial for crimes against humanity
It’s final: Rodrigo Duterte to face ICC trial for crimes against humanity
“Duterte meant to engage in the charged conduct, and intended, or was aware that violent crimes including murder would be committed in the ordinary course of events as a result of the implementation of the Common Plan."
Duterte defeated twice on ICC jurisdiction challenge
Duterte defeated twice on ICC jurisdiction challenge
“It is sad that we can only see the glimpse of justice in the international court, instead here in the Philippines. We are hoping that not only Duterte, but all those who carried out the fake war on drugs, will be held accountable.”
Altermidya demands justice for journalist killed in Negros Occidental
Altermidya demands justice for journalist killed in Negros Occidental
“We give the highest honor to our colleague RJ, who until his last breath served marginalized communities by immersing and reporting on their stories."
Kowloon House workers win fight for wage hike, release of service charges
Kowloon House workers win fight for wage hike, release of service charges
"The struggle of Kowloon is also a struggle for other workers to attain a living wage, secure jobs, and their rights."
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