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  • Collage photo of a POGO establishment being shut down and former President Rodrigo Duterte Investigate Duterte, The Philippines

    June 4, 2024

    POGOs and foreign organized crime groups: Rodrigo Duterte’s true legacy

    As the ongoing Senate investigation on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and the suspicious identity of Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo ramps up, one aspect of this issue that should… Continue reading "POGOs and foreign organized crime groups: Rodrigo Duterte’s true legacy"

  • Banner photo collage of Alice Leal Guo filing her candidacy for Bamban, Tarlac mayor and a stock image of the China and Philippines flags. The Philippines

    May 28, 2024

    The case of Alice Guo: How raiding a human trafficking ring uncovered a possible Chinese “sleeper agent” in the Philippines

    Forget anything on Netflix or Amazon Prime, the hottest series Filipinos are watching right now is the ongoing Senate investigation into the so-called Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). These are… Continue reading "The case of Alice Guo: How raiding a human trafficking ring uncovered a possible Chinese “sleeper agent” in the Philippines"

  • Banner photo collage of Karapatan Philippines protest against aerial bombings and Lumad bakwit evacuees. International Solidarity, The Philippines

    May 19, 2024

    International Humanitarian Law: Why even wars have rules

    In one of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s most notorious one-liners, he told soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in 2018 to, “shoot female rebels in the vagina”.… Continue reading "International Humanitarian Law: Why even wars have rules"

  • Banner photo of a collage of a photo of the International People's Tribunal and former President Rodrigo Duterte. Investigate Duterte, The Philippines

    May 18, 2024

    The International Peoples’ Tribunal: All eyes on the Duterte and Marcos regimes

    An international tribunal was convened this week, comprising of key judicial practitioners from various countries. Its purpose? To scrutinize alleged crimes against humanity committed by the current Philippine government under… Continue reading "The International Peoples’ Tribunal: All eyes on the Duterte and Marcos regimes"

  • Collage photo of a rally calling to Defend Press Freedom and a photo of Maria Ressa being arrested by Philippine police. Investigate Duterte, The Philippines

    May 4, 2024

    On World Press Freedom Day, we must demand a safer Philippines for journalists

    Last November, radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon – also known as “DJ Johnny Walker” – was shot dead by an assailant who entered his home studio during a live broadcast. In… Continue reading "On World Press Freedom Day, we must demand a safer Philippines for journalists"

  • Banner photo of Filipino construction workers and factory workers. The Philippines

    April 29, 2024

    The uphill battle of Filipino workers

    International Workers’ Day, colloquially called “May Day”, is earmarked as a day to celebrate the gains made by the international labour movement to advance workers’ rights but also to reflect… Continue reading "The uphill battle of Filipino workers"

  • Collage banner photo of UniTeam candidates Bongbong Marcos Sara Duterte and a photo of former President Rodrigo Duterte. The Philippines

    April 24, 2024

    Duterte and his allies must be held accountable for blatant destabilization attempts

    Last January, Rodrigo Duterte and his allies convened in his hometown of Davao City for a so-called “prayer rally”. The event was less religious and more political, with the former… Continue reading "Duterte and his allies must be held accountable for blatant destabilization attempts"

  • Banner collage photo of Shane Jones and Kermadec Islands New Zealand New Zealand

    March 28, 2024

    The Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary meant relinquishing our own marine resources, now the Government has scrapped it

    In the latest line of decisions made by the Coalition Government that has sent the liberal opposition into hysteria, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones announced that work on the… Continue reading "The Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary meant relinquishing our own marine resources, now the Government has scrapped it"

  • Banner collage photo of Health Alliance for Democracy rally against charter change and President Bongbong Marcos. The Philippines

    March 10, 2024

    Bongbong Marcos’ charter change serves oligarchs and multinational corporations, not ordinary Filipinos

    Despite the litany of woes Filipinos are currently experiencing, the administration of President Bongbong Marcos has chosen to prioritise a needless effort to replace the current Constitution instead. Since the… Continue reading "Bongbong Marcos’ charter change serves oligarchs and multinational corporations, not ordinary Filipinos"

  • Collage photo of Rodrigo Duterte at Hakbang ng Maisug forum; photo of Bongbong Marcos and Martin Romualdez The Philippines

    February 1, 2024

    Rodrigo Duterte’s rally in Davao City is a declaration of war against Marcos

    After being effectively sidelined by incumbent President Bongbong Marcos’ own people, prominent supporters and ex-government appointees of former president Rodrigo Duterte gathered in the latter’s hometown of Davao City on… Continue reading "Rodrigo Duterte’s rally in Davao City is a declaration of war against Marcos"

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