Victims’ families seek justice miles away from home
"The impunity that Duterte wielded during his time is very much felt until now."
Victims’ families seek justice miles away from home
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ICC member states told, ‘Do not accept Duterte’
ICC member states told, ‘Do not accept Duterte’
"Do not let yourselves be used by this fascist and his daughter if you call yourselves as rights-respecting governments,” human rights advocate Cristina Palabay told the ICC member states.
Siargao locals lead protest for Palestine, warn of Israeli settler threats on island
Siargao locals lead protest for Palestine, warn of Israeli settler threats on island
Residents have grown increasingly uneasy about the influx of Israeli tourists, many of whom are former or active members of the Israeli military.
Right(s) Up: Israel’s war crimes violate Genocide Convention and International Humanitarian Law
Right(s) Up: Israel’s war crimes violate Genocide Convention and International Humanitarian Law
Taking into account the mass killings of Palestinians in Gaza, the resulting serious bodily and mental harm, and the lack of accountability, the Commission finds that there is a consistent pattern that clearly shows the intent to physically destroy Palestinians in Gaza as a group.
Filipinos express solidarity with ongoing Indonesian protests
Filipinos express solidarity with ongoing Indonesian protests
“Politicians are taking money from the workers and the people that should be spent for social services, social protection and social justice programs that advance labor and human rights."
Bayan Muna slams US bombing of Iran, warns of blowback on PH economy
Bayan Muna slams US bombing of Iran, warns of blowback on PH economy
Carlos Zarate described the strike as a reckless act that “undermines diplomatic solutions and violates international law.” He accused the US of employing counterterrorism rhetoric to justify wars while ignoring deeper sources of instability such as Israel’s occupation of Palestine.
PH activists demand release of Madleen civilians, end blockade of Gaza
PH activists demand release of Madleen civilians, end blockade of Gaza
Sailing toward Gaza was a form of resistance to break the siege and provide humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people.
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Filipinos condemn Israel’s airstrikes, aid blockade vs Gaza
Filipinos condemn Israel’s airstrikes, aid blockade vs Gaza
“Since breaking the ceasefire, the Zionist-Israel and its number one funder has shown no mercy to our Palestinian brothers and sisters. They play deaf while the list of martyrs and victims grows longer, and those still alive have nowhere safe to go,” said Amirah Lidasan, secretary-general of MCPA.
Ramadan observed with calls to free Palestine
Ramadan observed with calls to free Palestine
"Because Israel is not deserving to be a state. It is a state committing genocide."
Largest single-day child death toll recorded in Gaza, shattering ceasefire deal
Largest single-day child death toll recorded in Gaza, shattering ceasefire deal
“In line with the tactics that the Israeli authorities have applied since October 2023, they have once again chosen to collectively punish the people of Gaza – with the explicit approval of their closest ally, the United States – striking with an intensity not seen since the early stages of the war."
Palestinian refugees in the Philippines face uncertain future
Palestinian refugees in the Philippines face uncertain future
In the wake of the US elections and the outsized support of Israeli political capital by a far-right government in Washington, the Palestinians also expressed worry about their legal status in the Philippines, a close US and Israeli ally. As it stands, they do not have official asylum status, despite making pleas to government officials and the Department of Justice.
International groups condemn military offensives in Oriental Mindoro
International groups condemn military offensives in Oriental Mindoro
Asian indigenous peoples and advocates from Indonesia, India, Tripura, Bangladesh, Nepal, Denmark, and Australia express their solidarity with the Mangyan indigenous peoples in Mindoro and join the call to uphold Mangyan rights to ancestral lands and self determination, to stop the militarization, and uphold the International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
NEWS IN PICTURES | Veloso family prays for clemency in a week-long vigil
NEWS IN PICTURES | Veloso family prays for clemency in a week-long vigil
Mary Jane Veloso’s accounts reveal the realities of Filipino migrant workers who are victimized by human traffickers. Mary Jane’s family and supporters call for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to grant her clemency, a conditional release of a person deprived of liberty (PDL), mitigating the consequences of criminal liability.
Signature campaign urges PH government to grant clemency to Mary Jane Veloso
Signature campaign urges PH government to grant clemency to Mary Jane Veloso
“We hope that our government will put Mary Jane in a safe place, and that she will be granted clemency by our government,” said Celia Veloso, Mary Jane’s mother, during the program commemorating the birth of Andres Bonifacio last November 30 (Saturday).
Mary Jane Veloso will soon be home
Mary Jane Veloso will soon be home
Veloso’s case was brought to international attention after she was sentenced to die in Indonesia. Prior to this, her family spent more than five years seeking government assistance to prove that she was a victim of human trafficking.
Middle East crisis and the need for Philippine solidarity
Middle East crisis and the need for Philippine solidarity
Raymundo said that as of early October, Israeli forces launched over 4,000 attacks in northern Lebanon, using white phosphorus and fuel bombs, destroying more than 1,000 hectares of land and displacing around 9,400 people.
American activist blacklisted, barred from entering the Philippines
American activist blacklisted, barred from entering the Philippines
“Despite the government’s claims, Copeland did not participate in any protests during the International Observers Mission."
Medical facilities can no longer cope with needs, casualties in Gaza — Doctors Without Borders
Medical facilities can no longer cope with needs, casualties in Gaza — Doctors Without Borders
MSF recorded that only 17 out of 36 hospitals in Gaza are partially functional. Six of their staff have also been killed and since October 2023, their team and patients have had to leave 14 health infrastructure due to attacks.
A year since October 7 attacks, Filipino progressives join global call against Israel genocide in Gaza
A year since October 7 attacks, Filipino progressives join global call against Israel genocide in Gaza
October 7 marks the Al-Aqsa Flood, an operation led by Hamas and Palestinian nationalist groups to resist the illegal occupation of Israel in Gaza.
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