Global report highlights Filipino resistance to rights violations March 13, 2026 MANILA – The Filipino people’s resistance against anomalous flood control projects, the impunity in Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal drug campaign, ...
Collective action of drug war families marks Duterte’s first year in ICC March 11, 2026 MANILA – “We have seen that our collective action can hold even the most powerful official, a former president, accountable,” said Llore Pas...
With deregulation, the Philippines is most vulnerable in Asia to oil shocks March 11, 2026 Unlike many Asian countries, the Philippines has long dropped, in the name of deregulation, key policy tools, such as state-controlled stra...
Garments factory imposed forced leave, early retirement scheme – labor rights monitor March 10, 2026 MANILA — Garments factory Metro Wear, a supplier for global brands Victoria’s Secret and Lululemon, reportedly subjected its workers to forc...
ICC Appeals Chamber rejects Duterte’s release plea March 08, 2026 MANILA – The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber upheld on March 6 former President Rodrigo Duterte’s detention at The Hague,...
Negros lawyer, human rights worker seek Supreme Court protection March 05, 2026 MANILA – Lawyering for the most disadvantaged sectors is not a crime. A Negros-based lawyer and a human rights worker traveled to Manila on...
UN experts express alarm over conviction of Cumpio, Domequil March 05, 2026 “Cumpio and Domequil deserve to be free to fight for justice.” CAGAYAN DE ORO — Five United Nations special rapporteurs were alarmed by a...
Anti-dynasty bill passed by House panel criticized: ‘Prohibit, not regulate’ March 04, 2026 CAGAYAN DE ORO — Progressive lawmakers decried what they viewed as a bill that seeks to “regulate” political dynasties instead of prohibitin...
Environmentalists demand repeal of Philippine Mining Act of 1995 March 03, 2026 By Viggo Sarmago Bulatlat.com MANILA — Environmental groups along with residents of mining affected communities trooped to the Senate on Tu...
Right(s) Up: US–Israel violates UN Charter, IHL in strikes on Iran March 03, 2026 Context: The United States and Israel’s joint military aggression against Iran is a violation of international human rights and internatio...
No rule violated in filing impeachment raps vs Sara Duterte – Makabayan March 02, 2026 “That is the effect of the constant changing of the SC’s decision just to junk the impeachment.” MANILA — The Makabayan coalition express...
Groups slam EDCA expansion in PHL, US-Israel attacks vs Iran March 01, 2026 As host to numerous U.S. military sites and weapons systems, the Philippines could likewise become a target in similar conflicts involving ...
What every media worker should know about the SC decision on the GMA talents case March 01, 2026 The talent system, a euphemism for contractual employment, is not limited to GMA but a widespread practice in the multi-billion peso TV ind...