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Father killed in Sorsogon clash, fact-finding team reports harassment
20+ hour, 19+ min ago (652+ words) CABUYAO, Laguna " A father on his way to his child's moving-up ceremony was killed in a remote barangay in Sorsogon on March 25, 2026 with human rights groups disputing the military's claim that his death was caused by a stray bullet. James…...
Child rights violations persist despite removal from UN list
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (803+ words) A lower number of reported cases does not necessarily mean fewer violations." CABUYAO, Laguna " The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) described as a milestone the government's removal from the United Nations' (UN) list of grave child rights violations. In separate…...
Filipino migrants in LA demand justice, accountability for trafficked caregivers
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (647+ words) MANILA " Filipino grassroots organizations in Los Angeles have launched a petition campaign to expose the plight of trafficked Filipino caregivers and demand accountability from employers and government agencies over persistent labor exploitation. In late 2024, a group of Filipino caregivers in…...
Women human rights defenders face rising tech-assisted violence
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (1619+ words) These tactics are meant to intimidate survivors, discourage witnesses, and bury the truth. Trigger warning: Mention of rape, sexual harassment, violence. MANILA " When Filipino women human rights defenders (HRDs) step forward to demand accountability, they are met with a new…...
Family, rights groups slam Mindoro artist-activist's "illegal arrest'
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (696+ words) Cabuyao, LAGUNA " "All we want is to see her, to make sure she is safe." This was the plea of Mayi Garzon in a video statement from Karapatan Southern Tagalog, mother of detained artist-activist Charlize (or Ceeka). She said that…...
Sarah Alikes, a mother and human rights defender
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (1315+ words) BAGUIO CITY " Life was busy but simple for a plantita like Sarah Abellon-Alikes, 66. Her day would start by attending to the needs of her family in Ifugao province. After all her household chores and gardening in her backyard were done,…...
Cordillera women pushing back against judicial harassment in the Philippines
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (357+ words) Women human rights defenders have been facing legal challenges filed by the Philippine government." Some women face financing terrorism charges, a crime that is punishable with imprisonment of up to 40 years and fines ranging from P500, 000 ($8, 300) to P1, 000, 000 ($16, 500). The law also mandates…...
Women, youth rally behind transportation groups amid increasing oil prices
1+ week, 5+ day ago (10+ words) Bulatlat...
Prohibiting forced marriage following rape upholds Muslim women's rights, dignity " groups
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (12+ words) Bulatlat...
Philippines on human rights watchlist due to crackdown on dissent
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (10+ words) Bulatlat...