Tag: Human rights

Mary Jane Veloso renews her appeal for freedom in a prison letter, urging continued support as her Philippine detention reaches one year

If Church leaders continue to fall short in action as much as in words, injustices in a long-suffering nation will continue to be perpetuated

Rights groups warn that terrorism financing laws are being used to criminalize journalism as Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s case faces continued legal scrutiny

“President Marcos should move beyond rhetoric and take concrete measures to improve human rights in the Philippines,” said Bryony Lau

The cleansing of the priesthood and the Church of clerical sexual abuse of children, will only happen when bishops act decisively

Mainline Protestant churches condemn police dispersal in Nueva Vizcaya, urge mining halt and protection of ancestral land, livelihoods

Philippine church bishops condemn conviction of journalist and lay worker, warning it threatens press freedom and human rights

ICC rejects adjournment bid, clears Duterte to face Feb. 23 confirmation hearing over alleged drug war crimes

Many refugees struggle to get out of situations of displacement and humanitarian organizations are stretched for resources

Church leader denounces violent crackdown on anti-mining protest in northern Philippines, urging accountability after arrests and mining entry