LiCAS.news PhilippinesLIGHT FOR THE VOICELESS

The ritual served not only as a religious observance but also as a public act of mourning and a call for justice

This sustained imposition of the death penalty places Indonesia among a small group of countries still issuing capital punishment

According to the group, the campaign made use of vlogger networks and embedded propaganda in entertainment communities and fan pages

PMPI plans to collaborate extensively with communities, partner organizations, and institutions to disseminate the findings widely

The study warned of long-term consequences such as heavy metal buildup, habitat damage, and toxicity to marine life

Efforts to regulate expression are often turned against journalists, human rights defenders, and government critics

For a human rights lawyer, the survey marks a turning point — a sign that fear no longer prevents the public from speaking out

The foundation called on the government to “pause and review the DENR’s eviction order to allow for a fair and thorough review”

“The arrest is a signal to end the culture of impunity prevalent in the country. It is a right path towards achieving peace based on justice”

Karapatan argued that Roque’s application is an abuse of a mechanism intended for victims of persecution, not for those who enabled it

The group urged the ICC to deny any request for Duterte’s interim release and to bar his return to the Philippines during the trial

The former leader is accused of the crime against humanity of murder in connection with extrajudicial killings