17+ hour, 37+ 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…...

2+ day, 10+ 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…...

2+ day, 11+ 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…...

6+ day, 2+ 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…...

6+ day, 1+ 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…...

6+ day, 13+ 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,…...

6+ day, 12+ 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…...

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