FIRST PERSON: I will miss my Lola’s funeral because of red-tagging
My grandmother just died but I am unable to go home to mourn properly.
Neil Eco
REVIEW: ‘Radyo Siday’ documentary as a glimpse into the Waray folk’s lives, struggles, and musings
The Waray speaking areas in the region, particularly in the provinces of Samar and Leyte, have one such program that provides an outlet for the struggling, poetic masses: DYVL’s Siday program.
15 year-old survivor of military torture, rape seeks justice; dreams of becoming a lawyer
After more than a year of enduring in silence, a minor from Quezon province comes forward with the horrors she experienced at the hands of Philippine military forces belonging to the 59th Infantry Battalion.
Chakoy, human rights defender in jail
lexander Abinguna, known fondly to us as Chakoy, has been in jail for nearly two years now. The cases against him are much like the trumped-up charges filed against activists: illegal possession of firearms and illegal possession of explosives.
‘Pagod na kami’: Ligtas na balik-eskwela, hiling ng mga estudyante at guro
“Pagod na kami.” Ganito ang saloobin ng maraming estudyante, guro, at mga magulang sa muling pagbubukas ng taong akademiko ngayong linggo. Ito na kasi ang ikalawang taon kunsaan sarado pa rin ang mga paaralan, kaya’t balik-‘distance learning set-up’ ang mga klase....
Frenchie Mae, locked up but not backing down
After being detained for over a year, how is Frenchie Mae Cumpio?