“I must express our grave concern over this abrogation, as it is totally unnecessary and unwarranted, and may result in worsening rather than improving relations between our institutions, and detract from our common desire for peace, justice, and freedom in our society.” – UP President Danilo L. Concepcion
CPP asserts revolution is not terrorism, says ‘terror tag’ sets the stage for further repression
“The regime is setting the stage for all-out suppression of democratic rights using ‘anti-terrorism’ as pretext.”
UP researchers want their salaries for Christmas
“For many of us, this is our only source of income. We hope that the UP administration can find a way to address the situation before Christmas.”
Groups appeal for international probe on ‘crackdown on activists’
Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay said the domestic remedies are no longer enough, noting the trend of police “planting evidence” with impunity.
On International Human Rights Day, one journalist, 6 activists arrested in separate raids
Teddy Casiño of Bayan said the Duterte administration is the “number one human rights violator.”
We will not be muzzled
The red-taggers’ mantra “If you are not with us, you are against us” is so skewed and illogical. The media’s role is to serve as a watchdog of wrongdoings especially by those in power.
Eugenia Magpantay and Agaton Topacio: Heroes of the poor
“While other kids marvel at Star Wars, we had real heroes for parents.” — VJ Topacio
‘Life was the only thing we managed to save’
After surviving yet another raging flood that took away their home and belongings, Kasiglahan residents are at a loss as to how to start again.
No respect for a mother’s grief
Political prisoner Reina Mae Nasino only wants to grieve in peace but jail guards and policemen attempt to whisk her away twice.
How the mosquito press fought the disinformation under Marcos*
Undoubtedly, the mosquito press played a crucial role in informing the citizenry, which helped propel the movement to oust the late dictator.
No deal? Pardon of Pemberton is a spit on national sovereignty
Billion-dollar military deals provide context to the release of Pemberton.