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Right(s) Up: Poor investigation of disappeared activists as human rights violation

By  Dominic Gutoman

Human rights group Karapatan stressed that the numerous court rulings on the poor conduct of investigations on enforced disappearance show not just the state’s lack of due diligence but also the propensity to whitewash.

3 years of high prices, hunger for Filipinos under Marcos Jr.

By Michel Joy Radam

For Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas, the three years of Marcos Jr is a scam. “While the government keeps importing rice and other food, our local farmers continue to suffer losses. The President’s promises to lower rice prices and uplift farmers have proven to be a complete failure.”

Greed in Green: Marcos Jr.’s ‘green agenda’ masks profit-driven plunder

by Chantal Eco

Across the Philippines, many communities are losing their livelihoods and homes in the name of so-called development projects causing environmental destruction. With Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s presidency already at the halfway mark, the state of the Philippine environment is caught between lofty climate pledges and worsening ecological destruction. 

UN expert urges PH gov’t: Reconsider recoms on red-tagging, terrorism

By Alyssa Mae Clarin

“It is true that the situation under this administration is not as severe as the previous administration. But in terms of real change, I think the Philippines has to take a number of measures before it can turn the page on the past.”

Ex-NDF chief negotiator Luis Jalandoni dies at age 90

By Raymund Villanueva

“Through countless rounds of negotiations, Ka Louie stood firmly as a pillar of integrity and revolutionary resolve, always placing the Filipino masses at the center of the process.”

Ex-NDF chief negotiator Luis Jalandoni dies at age 90

By Raymund Villanueva

“Through countless rounds of negotiations, Ka Louie stood firmly as a pillar of integrity and revolutionary resolve, always placing the Filipino masses at the center of the process.”

Daughter seeks court’s help for 81-year-old father mistakenly arrested as NPA leader

By Anne Marxze Umil

“Despite the evidence we presented, he wasn’t released. Why? Because there is a P7.8 million bounty on the person who shares the same name as our father.”

On Women’s Day, Nexperia workers prove the power of strike

By Anne Marxze Umil

“It was nerve-wracking, especially since it was our first time and it was inside the company. But once we were there, we had no choice but to be brave. We had to stand firm—no one would give up,” a Nexperia woman worker said.


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Frail kidneys and frail systems

Frail kidneys and frail systems

Over and above the lack of health education, the financial strain brought by the high cost of antidiabetic medications made treatment compliance nearly impossible for her. As a result, her blood sugar levels became chronically uncontrolled, and by the age of 30, she was already put on insulin therapy. Maria was told to strictly adhere to this treatment regimen if she did not want her kidneys to fail. This significantly took a toll on both her mind and her already stretched pocket.

Prosecutor used foreign designations in terror financing case against NGO consortium

Prosecutor used foreign designations in terror financing case against NGO consortium

In a report by SunStar Cebu, the second hearing revealed that the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) failed to provide evidence during the second hearing to prove CERNET’s association with a designation of persons or entities. Prior to that, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) confirmed the consortium’s legitimacy.

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Greed in Green: Marcos Jr.’s ‘green agenda’ masks profit-driven plunder

Greed in Green: Marcos Jr.’s ‘green agenda’ masks profit-driven plunder

Across the Philippines, many communities are losing their livelihoods and homes in the name of so-called development projects causing environmental destruction. With Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s presidency already at the halfway mark, the state of the Philippine environment is caught between lofty climate pledges and worsening ecological destruction.

As more solar farms rise, Ilocos Norte community fears worsening climate impacts

As more solar farms rise, Ilocos Norte community fears worsening climate impacts

For years, residents of Barangay Paguludan-Salindeg in Currimao town have endured the impacts of solar energy projects in their community, including extreme heat and worsening flooding. These issues began with the construction of solar power plants by Mirae Asia Energy Corp. in 2016 and intensified when Nuevo Solar Energy Corp. started operating in 2023. Both power plants have a combined capacity of 85 megawatt.

When schools harbor a sex offender, children are put in danger

When schools harbor a sex offender, children are put in danger

The Safe Spaces Act outlined the obligations that all schools must adhere to. Schools must designate an officer-in-charge to handle these types of grievances. They are required to adopt a grievance procedure that investigates complaints and makes decisions within 10 days of receiving them, taking appropriate steps, such as administrative penalties, to resolve the situation.

Police memo links PH’s exit from money laundering ‘grey list’ to activist crackdown allegations

Police memo links PH’s exit from money laundering ‘grey list’ to activist crackdown allegations

A memorandum issued by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Regional Field Unit based in La Union province reveals the existence of “Project ‘Exit the Greylist.’” It directly links the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) process to at least one terrorist financing case against an activist.

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Mga tinig at huni ng Masungi (The voices and songs of Masungi)

Mga tinig at huni ng Masungi (The voices and songs of Masungi)

Their message is clear: environmental protection and biodiversity conservation are not optional: these are human and environmental rights that demand concrete commitment from the government to safeguard nature and the people who defend it.

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