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Anti-mining activists killed in alarming numbers under Duterte

What has also continued – despite the killing of environmental defenders like Chad – is the advocacy work of environmental defenders

A 13-year fight for justice in Philippine activist’s murder

Ortega was a passionate defender of Palawan's environment, home to beautiful beaches, stunning coral reefs, and biodiverse forests

CHR: No conflict seen with new Marcos rights coordination committee

Palpal-latoc declined to comment in detail about the new committee, saying the new body has yet to formulate its implementing guidelines

Southeast Asian media groups cite need for press freedom in dealing...

Jo Hiranaka of UNESCO Bangkok mentioned that over 749 journalists were assaulted during the last 15 years, with 44 of them being murdered

ICRC calls for protection of civilians in Rafah 

The ICRC stated that intensified military operations would threaten civilians, who struggle with access to essential services

Caritas Philippines describes SC ruling on red-tagging as ‘game-changer’ 

Caritas PH called on government and military to respect the court's decision and protect all citizens, regardless of their political views

Land distribution in Tinang: result of collective action 

It took three decades of struggle for land rights before the Tinang farmers were installed to their land on May 8

Christian youth group lauds High Court’s decision on ‘red-tagging’ 

Red-tagging practices, including "vilification, labeling, and guilt by association," threaten a person's right to life, liberty, or security

Greenpeace urges Philippine government to adopt ‘climate damages tax’ amid extreme...

With potential revenue reaching USD 720 billion by the end of the decade, the tax could significantly aid the most vulnerable countries

Political detainees’ wives reveal humiliating strip search at Bilibid

The wives of political prisoners were subjected to a “degrading and traumatic” strip search last April 21 at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP), formal...

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