After seven long years, the so-called “Mabinay 6” are free. The six student activists – Myles Albasin, Randel Hermino, Carlo Ybañes, Joemar Indico, Joey Vailoces, and Bernard Guillen – had… Continue reading "Seven years imprisoned despite innocent: The prosecution (and persecution) of the Mabinay 6"
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"
Two bills filed in the House of Representatives this month will prove to be problematic for the Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), the broadcasting company of cult leader Apollo Quiboloy.… Continue reading "Why SMNI News deserves to be shut down"
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"
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"
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s contempt for the environment its defenders was well-documented. During his tyrannical six-year reign, the Philippines was repeatedly named among the deadliest countries in the world for… Continue reading "The attack on the environment and its defenders continues under Bongbong Marcos"
For thousands of years, diplomats and emissaries have been given special status that ensures them immunity from prosecution and a safe passage. The concept of diplomatic immunity can be traced… Continue reading "What does it say about a government that kills peace consultants?"
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has officially apologised for accusing several alumni of the University of the Philippines (UP) of being involved in the communist rebellion. In a… Continue reading "The recklessness of the AFP’s red-tagging"
December 26 marks the founding anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), an underground revolutionary organisation that has now existed for 52 years. Together with its armed wing,… Continue reading "A reminder that CPP membership isn’t illegal anymore"
