Thousands of farmlands in Bicol converted to mining, energy, infra projects October 30, 2026 Farmers organizations warned that agricultural land conversion and large-scale development projects could displace farming communities, th...
SC ruling exposes pork barrel system October 30, 2026 A significant part of the ruling concerned the Strengthening Assistance for Government Infrastructure and Social Programs (SAGIP). Th...
Cyberlibel complaints vs journalists strengthen calls to decriminalize libel October 28, 2026 The criminal sanction for Philippine libel laws is “excessive” and is in violation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Ri...
Proposed foreign-funded wind projects threaten Bicol fishers October 28, 2026 “If they say this project is for development, development for whom? This is not for us fisherfolk.” Norberto Tobias of Tanggol San Migu...
Federico and Nelly Intise October 26, 2026 Spouses Federico and Nelly Intise are staff of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) from Maa, Davao City. They were ...
Farmers reiterate demand for genuine agrarian reform October 24, 2026 MANILA — Farmers, fisherfolk along with Indigenous peoples and advocates culminated this year’s Peasant Month on October 21 by marching fro...
Pulis October 24, 2026 Walang maaasahan sa institusyong hindi nagsisilbi sa interes ng mga nasa laylayan. Patola na, buwaya pa. Insulto man sa hal...
Southern Tagalog workers on 45-peso wage hike: ‘Insulting’ October 24, 2026 The workers reiterated their demand for a P1,200 (US$18.92) national minimum wage. CABUYAO CITY — Workers in Southern Tagalog denounc...
‘Release tortured Mangyan organizer’ October 23, 2026 “He needs immediate medical attention for injuries and trauma allegedly sustained during his detention.” Release him now! Indigen...
Farmers decry government’s lack of preparation for Super El Niño October 22, 2026 Farmers, scientists and environmentalists, held a forum, October 18 on the impacts of Super El Niño on farmers and fisherfo...
Mindanao beverage firm workers denounce unequal treatment October 22, 2026 Having equal pay is what we are after because we are delivering the same [products]. For months, workers have been demanding an end t...