AN EXCEPTION TURNED GENERAL RULE: A Joint Statement by Youth for Human Rights and Democracy (Y4HRD) and Young Filipino Advocates of Critical Thinking (yFACTph) We, the Youth for Human Rights and Democracy (Y4HRD) and the Young Filipino Advocates of Critical Thinking (yFACTph), express our utter dismay for yet another extension of military rule in Mindanao.…
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Anti-Torture Coalition denounces Marcos burial like a “thief in the night” A network of civil society organizations which advocate for the eradication of torture and ill treatment in the Philippines has likened the sudden manner of the burial of the late deposed dictator Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LnmB) today as a…
The left currents in the Philippines and the Duterte presidency Sunday 25 September 2016, by ROUSSET Pierre The election to the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte revealed and amplified the crisis of the political system in the Philippines, opening a period of uncertainty which is still far from over. Before and after the elections of May…
Sanlakas, environmental advocates challenge presidentiables: Unite with the People to end coal! With the national elections happening in less than three weeks, and just three days before the Earth Day Celebration, environmental advocates, communities from coal-affected areas and members of civil society issued a challenge to presidential candidates, urging them to reveal their position on…
TCC joins Pride March Celebrate Our Pride, Pursue With Our Struggle! True Colors Coalition is one with our brothers and sisters in the community in celebrating our colorful lives and continuous struggle for acceptance, equality, and freedom. We will once again show the Filipino nation that the LGBT people is and always an integral part…
Filipino Youth in fear of a Possible Doomsday with a No Deal Scenario in Paris, held a Funeral March at the Climate Justice Rally Thousands of Filipinos marched for climate justice today, March 28, and converged at the Quezon City Memorial Circle. Broad groups of social movements, religious groups, trade unions, farmers, urban poor and…
PROTECT ALL RIGHTS OF ALL MIGRANT WORKERS! CALL TO ASEAN TO FULFILL THE PROMISE FOR A TRULY PEOPLE-CENTERED ASEAN COMMUNITY! OutRight Action International, together with the undersigned organizations call on ASEAN leaders meeting in Malaysia for the 27th ASEAN Summit, to address the concerns of migrant worker particularly protecting LGTQ migrant workers from violence and…
Empty Basket?! by Kalayaan This is Earth- life bearing planet in universe Which can only sustain life forms and hone? this our home, shaped like a spherical dome where our ancestors from million years was born; lived in harmony with among other creatures traversing seas that connects huge continent Flowing Nile River overflowed with jaded…
Atrasado at barat na umento ang handog ng Gobyernong Aquino (Nagkakaisang pahayag ng Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) at ATING GURO Partylist) Nobyembre 10, 2015 Nagpapasalamat tayo at binasag na ng Malakanyang kahapon ang pananahimik nito sa usapin ng umento sa suweldo sa mga guro at kawani sa taong 2016. Subalit, dismayado naman tayo sa panukalang…
Medical doctors presses for right to rehabilitation of victims of torture Around eighty (80) medical doctors across the country gathered today in the Scientific Conference on the Management and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims on November 11-12, 2015 at the Ciudad Christia Resort, in San Mateo, Rizal. The conference also entitled, Mainstreaming Human Rights in Health…
Labor group joins #RememberHaiyan, calls for justice amid disasters, worsening climate crisis The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights joined the Filipinos and the world in remembering the tragedy brought by super typhoon Haiyan on its second year commemoration last November 8. “Two years after super typhoon Haiyan ravaged central Philippines, communities, especially of the…
Green groups sue DENR and mining bureau An environmental group from the town of Sta. Cruz in Zambales recently filed a case against DENR officials, demanding the resumption of suspension orders against mining companies operating in the area. Local people’s organization Concerned Citizens of Sta. Cruz Zambales (CCOS) is awaiting the decision of the Court…
Iloilo Cyclists as Modern Day Heroes, Rode for Freedom on Independence Day Pedal Power for a Human Trafficking Free Philippines In line of the celebration of Independence Day, DAKILA, in partnership with Centralian Cruisers Cycling Club (C4) gathered cyclists and advocates for the Independence Day Freedom Ride in Iloilo City. Iloilo hosted the 117th celebration…
Former ASEAN leaders issue letter on Myanmar intolerance Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday: Former ASEAN leaders have sent a joint letter to their current ASEAN colleagues, calling for stepped up engagement to address rising intolerance in Myanmar, including proposed discriminatory legislation. The letter, issued days before the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, has been signed by His…
The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women-Asia Pacific, an international feminist organization that advocates against sexual exploitation of women and children, particularly against trafficking, prostitution and pornography, is looking for a: Finance Officer Qualifications: a) Graduate of (4) four-year accountancy course; b) At least 2 years experience in financial and administration management, preferably in an NGO;…
Envi groups renew call to scrap Mining Act Environmental activists in chains dragged by a “golden grim ripper” marched towards the House of Representatives to call on the Congress to Scrap RA 7942, also known as the Mining Act of 1995 as the law marks its 20th year. The action spearheaded by the group Alyansa…
FORUM-ASIA Statement – International Women’s Day 2015 On International Women’s Day FORUM-ASIA joins the international community in celebrating the political, economic, social and cultural achievements of women and acknowledging the contribution that women have played in pursuing and strengthening peace, development and protection of human rights. On this day FORUM-ASIA would like to send a…
CSOs welcomed UN official and raised issues on food security in the context of disasters climate justice in PH Tacloban, Philippines— More than 100 representatives from various Civil Society Organizations (CSO) and Yolanda survivors welcomed the arrival of Dr. Hilal Elver, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food and raised critical issues of…
The Death of a despotic bastard Tyrant of the Lowest Order by Jose Mario de Vega I am extremely happy to hear last month the good news of the death (finally) of that despotic bastard tyrant, the so-called king of Saudi Arabia, whose in my view by virtue of his satanic conservative leadership is now…
