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Youth group issues public warning against ‘appointed Son of God’ 

Militant group Akbayan youth distributed flyers and posters cautioning the public that Pastor Apollo Quiboloy is a danger to women and children on Monday. "In...

Philippine UPR Watch refutes PH envoy’s claims in UNHRC

Despite this, Civicus said that human rights violations still continue, citing the cases of rights violations against human rights defenders

Clergy woman tells UN how Anti-Terror Act is used vs rights...

Human rights group Karapatan, said there are at least 91 individuals who have been charged with violations of the Anti Terror Act

IP, green groups urge for alternatives vs large dams 

According to the Department of Energy in the Philippines, over 400 hydropower projects have been awarded, with the majority being dam-based

Pope Francis urges Church to ‘eradicate’ conditions that protect abusers 

Urging for the conversion of sinners, including abusers, Pope Francis advocated for comprehensive efforts to prevent abuse

IN PHOTOS: Ramadan in Asia and Gaza

Amid hardships, the essence of Ramadan—intended as a time for reflection, community, and peace—is profoundly challenged in Gaza

UN agency representative urges inclusion of Filipino women in conversations and...

The UNFPA representative renewed the agency’s call to eliminate all forms of gender-based violence against women and girls. 

‘Abducted’ environmental defenders fail to attend UN rights council session

Castro and Tamano were also scheduled to speak at various regular session side events at the UN Human Rights Council sessions

Environmental defenders bring ‘abduction’ case before UN

The group contends that the project has led to an escalation in military presence and subsequent reprisals against environmental defenders

Pro-environment groups oppose proposed wind farm in Masungi 

The Masungi Georeserve is a conservation area situated in the southern Sierra Madre range in Baras, Rizal, 47 kilometers east of Manila

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