Broadcaster’s rape jokes denounced, journalists call for safer newsrooms
Cases of sexual harassment in newsrooms and media industry remain underreported.
May
2026
21
PH gov’t urged to arrest Bato after SC denial of TRO plea
“This ruling is important. It affirms that attempts to block arrest through last-minute petitions and technical maneuvers should not be used to frustrate justice."
May
2026
20
What were civilians doing in Toboso, Negros Occidental
“For the months that they were in Barangay Salamanca, Errol reported that 18-hectares of land being cultivated by 16 peasant worker families, or 32 individuals, should have long been awarded to the farm workers. Based on Errol’s research, the person controlling the land only holds a tax declaration, not title."
May
2026
20
Bullets rained down in Toboso, residents tell fact-finding team
A national fact-finding mission organized by human rights groups revealed that the Armed Forces of the Philippines used excessive military force on April 19. Residents also confirmed that at least six of the 19 killed were civilians.
May
2026
19
Ordering a peace negotiator to resign as minister weakens Moro unity?
“Resignation in the middle of this COA audit can be construed as an admission of guilt, or an abandonment of duty.”
May
2026
19
Rights advocates slam barring of US pastor probing Negros killings
“This appears to be another attempt of the Marcos Jr. regime to hide its war crimes from international eyes.”
May
2026
19
US, Malacañang urged: ‘Disclose the true nature of Pax Silica’
A huge portion of the nation’s land will be used for the production of AI supply chains, which they viewed as an undertaking meant to serve the US industrial and military needs.
May
2026
19
State violence, impunity worsen violence vs women
Violence committed by state forces extends beyond domestic abuse cases.
May
2026
19
No more delays in Duterte impeachment trial, Senate told
“The Senate should not become an institution that protects the corrupt and murderers."
May
2026
19
Academics unite to defend GE courses
“Removing GE subjects means undermining critical thinking and human development among our students."
May
2026
18
LGBTQIA+ children, girls more vulnerable to sexual abuse
Online risks become more complex with the proliferation of artificial intelligence, deepfakes, grooming, and the misuse of children’s images.
May
2026
17
Bato is a fugitive, PH is bound to implement ICC arrest warrant — OSG
“The essence of being a fugitive from justice lies in the deliberate act of placing oneself beyond the reach of law enforcement."
May
2026
17
Youth groups condemn military harassment of Tarlac student leader
The military’s visit in Valix’s home is a blatant form of surveillance and red-tagging.
May
2026
17
Envoy flexes military background amid reports of abuses by Israelis in Siargao
Social media posts surfaced, documenting other accounts of violence and intimidation involving Israeli tourists.
May
2026
16
Judge known for defective search warrants seeks promotion for 3rd time
Hustisya reiterates that Burgos-Villavert earned notoriety as a “search warrant factory” for issuing numerous questionable warrants.
May
2026
15
Senate chaos deepens over ICC standoff
“First, they turned the Senate into a safe house for Bato, and then they conspired to allow him to escape instead of surrendering the suspect to law enforcement agencies."
