Lianga Massacre and the Lumad struggle
More than a decade has passed but justice remains elusive.
Lianga Massacre and the Lumad struggle
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Groups condemn violence in Nueva Vizcaya, 11 arrested residents released on bail
Groups condemn violence in Nueva Vizcaya, 11 arrested residents released on bail
Progressive groups condemned what they described as worsening state violence against the anti-mining community in Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya.
Indigenous communities, advocates launch network opposing Pax Silica
Indigenous communities, advocates launch network opposing Pax Silica
“We must prioritize the people, not foreign profits.”
From uprooting GMO rice to planting own rice varieties, Bicolano farmers promote organic farming
From uprooting GMO rice to planting own rice varieties, Bicolano farmers promote organic farming
“There are still genetically modified crops that are still being forced to be introduced and tried to plant in our farms even though for several decades it has been proven that it poses many risks and diseases."
DHL workers strike as hundreds face mass layoffs
DHL workers strike as hundreds face mass layoffs
“DHL is clearly punishing us for daring to stand up for our constitutional rights, the right to organize and collectively bargain."
Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s message on National Press Freedom Day
Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s message on National Press Freedom Day
I urge young journalists to never stop writing — our pens have once toppled down a dictatorship.
Not one surfaced despite court orders, families demand review of legal remedies
Not one surfaced despite court orders, families demand review of legal remedies
“Not a single success story, not one was recovered even with orders from the court."
Unwavering, a mother of EJK victim confronts a decade of impunity
Unwavering, a mother of EJK victim confronts a decade of impunity
“It was easy for other people to tell me to give up the fight. But win or lose, I’ll never stop fighting. I’ll never lose hope for Darwin."
Critical minerals policy framework linked to Pax Silica?
Critical minerals policy framework linked to Pax Silica?
“The presidential order is apparently intended to assure potential investors that national government mechanisms are in place to respond to Pax Silica's mineral requirements.”
UPLB decries systematic red-tagging of constituents
UPLB decries systematic red-tagging of constituents
“The government must be held accountable for continuing to fund and sustain avenues that manufacture malicious narratives."
UN body fortifies demand to free detained journalist, activists
UN body fortifies demand to free detained journalist, activists
“To ignore this UN ruling is to further slain the Philippines' record on press freedom, human rights, and democracy.”
EXPLAINER: Why mental health professionals want DepEd’s live shooter drill deferred
EXPLAINER: Why mental health professionals want DepEd’s live shooter drill deferred
Psychiatrists and child mental health specialists insist that preparedness and psychological well-being should not be treated as competing priorities.
Right(s) Up: Why journalists and advocates push for decriminalization of libel
Right(s) Up: Why journalists and advocates push for decriminalization of libel
“The intent of libel is to harass and exhaust. Exhaust our resources and time that we could have been utilizing to perform our work."
Cantilan LGU issues pro-mining resolution despite residents’ opposition
Cantilan LGU issues pro-mining resolution despite residents’ opposition
The public hearing appeared to have been held merely for compliance.
Women prisoners demand abolition of cashless system
Women prisoners demand abolition of cashless system
The disappearance of millions of pesos destroyed the very foundation of the system that prison officials asked them to trust.
State neglects fuel education crisis, student union says
State neglects fuel education crisis, student union says
“Class suspensions do not create the learning crisis."
Groups slam ‘visit’ to Misamis Oriental steel company for US military exercise
Groups slam ‘visit’ to Misamis Oriental steel company for US military exercise
This activity raises questions about national sovereignty and the increasing US military forces in the country.
James Jazmines and Felix Salaveria Jr
James Jazmines and Felix Salaveria Jr
Activists and senior citizens James Jazmines and Felix Salaveria Jr. were disappeared in Albay province in August 2024.
Ripples of Joy
Ripples of Joy
Vroi (wearing gray shirt), a young keeper of stray dogs and cats from Sta. Josefa, Agusan del Sur, spends a carefree afternoon playing in the water with his friends. Within life's simple pleasures, his story is an epitome of both the joy of childhood and an uncommon compassion for animals.
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