Tag: Human rights
Global groups urge Philippines to ‘ensure enabling environment’ for rights workers
The groups also condemned the alleged “renewed judicial harassment” against 10 human rights workers, including church workers
Ecumenical youth group hits ‘massive’ budget cuts on education
The group said there is an estimated ₱6.16 billion or 5.75% reduction in the budget of SUCs.
Lorica, Delos Santos, Baltazar: They learned the truth at 17
The three young men learned the truth at 17. How many more young lives will be wasted by the great mistake called “mistaken identity?”
Fishers skeptical over Manila Bay rehab funding
For genuine rehabilitation to happen in Manila Bay, Pamalakaya said that the government must stop reclamation and its related components
Seventeens: Glimmer of light amidst darkness
They collectively exemplify the presence of a glimmer of light amidst the darkness, guiding us toward the pursuit of what is right and just.
IN PHOTOS: Relatives, friends bid farewell to teenager killed by police
“You are mere enforcers of the law. You were not ordered, given uniforms, armed, and being paid from the country’s taxes just to kill people"
Marcos’ new security policy alarms farm workers
The group said said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has further justified state tyranny in his government’s counter-insurgency policy
Child rights group condemns ‘arbitrary’ killing of children
The network called for a comprehensive review of law enforcement practice in the country and demanded “reflection and change” at all levels
Farmers warn gov’t of possible rice price manipulation schemes
"Rice Liberalization Law and government's importation and liberalization policies as the culprits behind increasing rice prices"
Conversation with a priest
"Your courage not only emboldens me but also provides me with the fortitude for the endeavors we've been committed to over the past seven arduous years"