Atty. Edre Olalia of National Union of People’s Lawyers talks about the importance of respecting human rights and due process amid President Duterte’s “war on drugs.”
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QC’s pilot OASIS Schoolyards offer recess from extreme heat
They say that education is not limited to the four walls and corners of the classroom, but three elementary schools in Quezon City took that age-old adage further with a real-life lesson in addressing the worsening impacts of climate change. Diosdado P. Macapagal...
Women detainees seek independent probe into reported P7-M trust fund loss
At least 1,240 women persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) have signed a petition demanding the return of their money and the abolition of the prison’s trust fund system after an audit reportedly found up to P7 million in...
Detention of journalist, activists violates international law – UN body
The Philippine government continues to make a mockery of the international statutes it is bound to uphold by refusing to facilitate the release of Frenchie Mae Cumpio, Marielle Domequil, and Alexander Abinguna, three of the Tacloban 5 whose continued detention...
Psychosocial support module for human rights defenders, activists launched
By Chryseis Mactal Human rights defenders and activists need all the mental help they can get. This is the reason why health advocates and supporters have launched a learning package to strengthen the psychological well-being of human rights defenders and...