Category : Human Rights


Cebu Activists Charged Over 2025 Flood Control Protest

Several Cebuano activists are facing criminal charges under the Public Assembly Act for a September 2025 protest against alleged corruption in government flood control projects, with Bayan-Central Visayas calling it political harassment.

Martial Wisdom Reveals Philippines' Postural Crisis of Lost Center

Drawing from Filipino and Japanese martial traditions, this analysis explores how nations like the Philippines collapse when they lose their center—sentro or gitna—and spacing—ma—leading to reactive politics, moral imbalance, and structural instability.

Study: 'Silent Violence' in Overcrowded Philippine Jails

Ateneo de Manila University research examines how overcrowding in Philippine jails creates sensory overload—smell, sound, heat—inflicting 'silent violence' beyond legal sentences, calling for sensory-attuned penal reforms.

Third Trillion Peso March Set for EDSA Anniversary

Organizers including Caritas Philippines have finalized plans for the third Trillion Peso March at EDSA Shrine, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution on February 25, 2026.

Epstein Files Reveal Global Child Abuse Cover-Ups

The release of the Epstein files has exposed shocking details of child sexual abuse involving global elites, highlighting systemic failures in institutions like the Catholic Church and boarding schools worldwide.

ICC Allows War on Drugs Victims in Pre-Trial vs Duterte

The International Criminal Court has authorized dozens of victims of the Philippine war on drugs to participate in pre-trial proceedings against former President Rodrigo Duterte, with hearings set to begin in February 2026.

Marcosian Legacy of Lawfare Against Activists Decried

The national chairman of the Student Christian Movement of the Philippines condemns the weaponization of laws against human rights workers, citing recent convictions as evidence of continuing state persecution under the Marcos Jr. administration.

Tacloban Court Convicts Journalist, Aid Worker

Human rights group condemns guilty verdict against journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and humanitarian worker Marielle Domequil for terrorism financing charges in Tacloban court ruling.

Cernet 27 Accused Social Worker Dies Amid Legal Battle

Cristina Dimataga Munoz, a social worker and former Cernet Inc. director, passed away from stage 4 breast cancer while facing fabricated terrorist financing charges, highlighting the plight of NGO workers in the Philippines.

KBP Questions Arrest of Bacolod Radio Manager

The KBP Negros Occidental Chapter urges authorities to protect the rights of arrested radio manager Erwin Delilan, raising concerns over due process and press freedom. Read their full statement.

ICC Appeals for Witnesses to PH Drug War Abuses

The International Criminal Court calls for direct witnesses, including police officers, to provide testimony on alleged crimes against humanity during the Philippines' War on Drugs. Former President Duterte remains in custody.

ICC Appeals for Witnesses in Duterte Drug War Probe

The ICC has issued a public call for witnesses, including police officers, to testify in the crimes against humanity case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Learn more about the ongoing trial.

Warring Families in Lanao del Sur Forge Peace Agreement

After over two years of conflict, two families in Lanao del Sur signed a peace agreement on January 8, 2026, facilitated by local officials. The settlement, involving blood money, marks a triumph for community-led peacebuilding in BARMM.

Blaan, Manobo ICCs Secure Ancestral Domain Titles in Davao

After 14 years, the Blaan and Manobo communities in Davao Occidental celebrate the approval of their CADTs, securing 123,094 hectares of ancestral land and waters for future generations. Read about this landmark victory for indigenous rights.

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