Category : Human Rights


UP Diliman Demands Justice for Slain Student Councilor

The UP Diliman University Student Council condemns the killing of councilor Alyssa Alano during a military operation in Negros Occidental, calling her an innocent civilian, while the Philippine Army refutes claims of human rights violations.

Legal Grounds for ICC to Pursue Duterte Case Detailed

Human rights lawyer Neri Colmenares presents two legal bases for the ICC to proceed with its investigation into former President Rodrigo Duterte, despite the Philippines' withdrawal from the Rome Statute in 2019.

Cebu Archbishop Defends Pope from Trump's Verbal Attacks

Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy strongly supports Pope Leo XIV against US President Donald Trump's criticism, emphasizing the Pope's moral role. Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David also condemns Trump's 'messianic' social media imagery as dangerous.

Davao Conference Urges Solidarity for Palestine Peace

Pro-Palestine groups held a National Solidarity Conference in Davao, advocating for peace in the Middle East and raising funds to support Palestinians, with international attendees and calls for youth involvement.

BI Intercepts Filipina Trafficking Victim at Davao Airport

Immigration officers at Davao International Airport stopped a 38-year-old Filipina from boarding a flight to Thailand, uncovering a human trafficking scheme involving deceptive recruitment via Facebook and a planned job as a cleaner in Albania.

Norway-Philippines Women, Peace and Security Forum Held

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila and OPAPRU's Women, Peace and Security Center of Excellence convened a forum on March 25 in Makati. The event gathered diverse stakeholders to discuss advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in the Philippines.

Bangsamoro Fatwa Bans Forced Marriage of Rape Survivors

A landmark religious ruling in the Bangsamoro region prohibits forcing rape survivors to marry their perpetrators under Shari'ah law, marking a significant advancement for women's rights and survivor-centered justice in Muslim Mindanao.

Rights Advocate Sally Ujano Acquitted by Court of Appeals

Women and child rights advocate Ma. Salome 'Nanay Sally' Ujano has been acquitted of rebellion charges by the Court of Appeals, which overturned a lower court's conviction and ordered her immediate release from the Correctional Institute for Women.

Iloilo City Passes Health Care Proxy Card Ordinance

Iloilo City Council has enacted the Health Care Proxy Card Ordinance, enabling residents to designate a trusted health care agent for medical decisions, with free notarization and digital cards provided.

National Healing Requires Truth, Mercy, and Conscience Awakening

A profound examination of how nations must confront internal fractures through truth and mercy rather than political slogans. The article explores the dangers of fear-driven politics, the outsourcing of conscience, and the essential balance between justic

Water Filtration Units Installed at Cebu City Jail Facilities

A Memorandum of Agreement signing and turnover ceremony marked the installation of advanced water filtration systems at Cebu City Jail facilities, addressing long-standing water safety issues for Persons Deprived of Liberty and Children in Conflict with t

Funeral Homily Lesson: Prioritize Poor in Global Crisis

Reflecting on a cousin's business ethics during the pandemic, this article explores Catholic Social Teaching principles and their urgent application to the Middle East war crisis, arguing for pro-poor, pro-labor policies in transportation and beyond.

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