By FRANCK DICK ROSETEBulatlat.com CAGAYAN DE ORO — Lawyers of detained journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and lay worker Marielle Domequil maintained that their clients are innocent, disagreeing with the court decision that was only based on testimonies from “rebel returnees” without supporting...
According to a report, at least 15 developed countries and the European Union have announced their pledges during the summit, which totaled almost $700 million.
“Until now, the water in our community remains commercialized and we have to either fetch water or have it delivered.”
For workers in Southern Tagalog, repression is as normal as resistance.
But if there is anything that the struggle for their right to housing taught them, Sionicio said that there are other fights they have to win, particularly their right to a decent living.
By AILA JOSOL and YZELLE ROSE PADABulatlat.com MANILA — Women’s group Lila Pilipina denounced the Philippine-Japan military pact as the Japanese failed to acknowledge their war crimes against Filipinos and comfort women. “They are again talking about war measures with...
Human rights alliance, Defend Southern Tagalog continues to echo the call for justice and the protection of activists against terror charges after court junked cases against human rights defender Ken Rementilla and Jasmin Rubia. By JACINTO LINGATONGBulatlat.com SANTA...
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIOBulatlat.com MANILA — “We are appalled. Appalled and ashamed that the Philippine government has yet again sided with the United States in refusing to support the ceasefire. Gaza is being reduced to rubble, children are dying after being...
For Bolinget, the ATC’s designation is “an assault to their basic rights” as their bank accounts and other assets, including the CPA’s, were frozen by the Anti-Money Laundering Council.
Terror charges against human rights defender and Tanggol Batangan Spokesperson Hailey Pecayo were dismissed on November 20 due to insufficiency of evidence.
Progressive groups commended United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights Ian Fry’s recommendations to the government concerning the pressing issues on climate change and human rights following his 10-day official visit in the country.
“A national law is not needed to impose the serving of half rice in establishments.”
By ALYSSA MAE CLARINwith reports from Jeanelle UngrianoBulatlat.com MANILA – Journalists and press freedom advocates lit candles in front of the College of Mass Communication of the University of the Philippines Diliman as they called for justice for the journalists...