The cracks in the so-called UniTeam alliance of President Bongbong Marcos Jr. and his vice-president and running-mate in the 2022 election, Sara Duterte, have exacerbated in recent days with the… Continue reading "Falling educational standards and worsening teaching conditions: Sara Duterte’s legacy as Education Secretary"
Recently, a United Nations expert on climate change and human rights declared a fact that every human right defender in the Philippines already knew: that the National Task Force to… Continue reading "The world is breathing down Marcos’ neck: Repeal the Anti-Terror Law, disband the NTF-ELCAC now!"
Much like it was during the time of his father, activists are again finding themselves under constant attack under the present administration of President Bongbong Marcos. Last week, a fresh… Continue reading "Trade unionist murdered, indigenous rights activists abducted in new wave of Marcos state terrorism"
A cost of living crisis is gripping the world. The lingering aftershocks of the Covid-19 pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine, and increasing geopolitical hostility have left no country in the… Continue reading "The Marcos-Duterte government have misplaced priorities"
After going missing last September 2, youth activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro were resurfaced by the Philippine military at a press conference on 19 September. According to the military’s… Continue reading "The Philippine government has been exposed of committing state terrorism"
In any democracy, government spending is rightfully complemented with transparency. After all, public funds are being used and it is imperative to ensure these are spent responsibly, efficiently, and in… Continue reading "No intelligence: The many problems with Sara Duterte’s confidential funds"
Red-tagging has been a constant feature of the Duterte administration. Student activists, environmentalists, lawyers, trade unionists, and even elected members of Congress have been subjected to this practice. The Supreme… Continue reading "Red-tagging is the Duterte regime’s way of suppressing dissent"
