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Caritas Philippines demands nationwide ban on reclamation, seabed quarrying

Church leaders stressed that the country needs “concrete action to protect our bay and the communities that depend on it.” 

UN Special Rapporteur Khan urges speedy trial or ‘dismiss charges’ against...

Khan said that leaving Cumpio and other young detainees to languish in prison “sends a terrible message for the youth of this country”

Bishops urge Filipinos to discern on Charter change for ‘genuine good...

“It seems that this People's Initiative was initiated by a few public servants and not truly from the initiative of ordinary citizens"

Caritas Philippines calls on government to address social ills

“We believe that focusing on the immediate needs of the Filipino people is the most responsible and effective path forward"

Philippine media groups hail Khan’s visit to detained journalist

Cumpio was editor of the Eastern Vista news website when she was arrested in 2020 and charged with illegal possession of firearms

Charter Change: For Whose Benefit?

It will only benefit the Marcos-Romualdez political dynasty. The people and the Church in particular must oppose this self-serving move

Karapatan sounds alarm on deepening rights crisis as anti-terror laws target...

Karapatan revealed that there are at least 27 political prisoners facing charges under the Anti-Terrorism Act

Protestant Church raises human rights concerns in dialogue with UN envoy 

The Protestant Council also denounced the “series of fabricated charges,” under the Anti-Terrorism Law, against church workers

Justice remains elusive for slain radio broadcaster after 13 years

NUJP expressed dismay over the decision of the Supreme Court to allow Reyes’ petition to transfer the ongoing trial of the case

Philippine groups urge UN envoy to probe attacks on journalists, environmental...

The reports highlight community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio's continued detention, red-tagging, and blocking of alternative media outfits

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