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Thai police raid school for migrant children in Koh Phangan

The case underscores the broader struggle of migrant workers, who play a crucial role in the country’s tourism and service sectors

US watchdog unveils database on clergy sexual abuse in the Philippines

BishopAccountability.org launched the database involving Filipino priests accused of abusing minors in the Philippines

Rights group calls for ICC probe into alleged Arakan Army war...

Leaked video footage analyzed by the organization shows the extrajudicial execution and torture of two captives

Thailand becomes first Southeast Asian nation to legalize ‘marriage equality’, Catholic...

Thailand will begin officiating equal marriage registrations nationwide on Thursday, January 23, following the landmark Marriage Equality Act, which comes into effect on Wednesday, January...

Missionary priest warns of South Korea’s crossroads as democracy faces test

“But one thing is clear: Koreans want to protect the achievements of democracy at all costs," the priest said

Activists, NGOs targeted in terrorism financing charges to ‘meet int’l task...

The lawyers argued that these measures have been used by the government not to combat legitimate financial crimes but to suppress dissent

Pope Francis thanks mediators for brokering latest ceasefire deal in Gaza

He said the ceasefire is an “important result” for the city, which has endured more than one year of fighting since Israel declared war

HRW: Marcos administration fails to address human rights abuses 

HRW also noted the detention of Tacloban-based community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, who has been in police custody since 2020

Relatives of ‘drug war’ victims call for Duterte’s disbarment

The complaint accused Duterte of violating the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability and conduct unbecoming of a lawyer

Human rights group denounces terrorism charge against church workers in Mindanao

The group reiterated its demand to protect church workers and human rights defenders from harassment and unfounded legal actions

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