From the time of the Marcos Sr. dictatorship to the current Marcos Jr. regime, economic woes continue to plague the Philippines. Many Filipinos suffer from low wages, increasing costs of living and growing economic disparities. Join us in this forum as we talk
On February 15, the Philippine National Police’s Crime Investigation Detection Group – Regional Force Unit 14 (PNP-CIDG-RFU14) filed a trumped-up terrorism financing complaint against Mike Cabangon, the spokesperson for Kilusang Mayo Uno’s Cordillera regional chapter. This baseless case—filed under the Terrorism Financing Prevention
The Asia Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) abhors the shooting and killing of father and son King and Reymark Abalos of Sto. Niño, Paranas, Samar in the morning of 5 February by the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP)
The Asia Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) vehemently condemns the illegal arrest and detention of three (3) development workers namely Dharyl Albañez, Federico Salvilla, and Perla Pavillar of PDG Inc. On December 3, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ)
Before the turn of the new year, the murderous Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) stationed in Masbate province killed two minors in Brgy. Paguihaman, Uson town of the said province. In the wee hours of Friday, 27 December, Redjan Montealegre (18) and
The ruthless 4th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army has once again committed violations of International Humanitarian Law and the Comprehensive Agreement on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL). This is evident in their blatant disrespect for the remains of an alleged
May this season inspires hope and foster justice for all victims of human rights abuses, renewing our unwavering commitment and solidarity with the Philippines in advancing human rights.
As Filipinos prepare for Christmas, human rights violations by the Marcos-Duterte regime continue with the forced disappearance of two farmers in Quezon province. According to human rights group, Tanggol Quezon (English: Defend Quezon) – a member organisation of the human rights alliance KARAPATAN,
Last December 17, NEXPERIA, a multinational semiconductor company, dismissed labor leaders operating at its factory, including the union’s president, Mary Ann Castillo, Vice President Antonio Fajardo, also acting chair of Pamantik-KMU (Pagkakaisa ng Manggagawa sa Timog Katagalugan-KMU), Board of Directors member Girlie Batad,
Demand justice and accountability for Marcos-Dutertes crimes against Filipinos As the world celebrates International Human Rights Day, Filipinos wallow in escalating violations of their human rights by the government and rampant corruption of the country’s coffers. Such is the reality under the Marcos-Duterte