University of Santo Tomas (UST) students protested on May 28-29 against intensifying repression and Red-tagging inside the university. They condemned the “notice to explain” sent to three student leaders of Kabataan Partylist-UST Artlets: Raven Racelis, Ray Manuel, and Kerby Calizar. Prof. Marlon Villarin filed the case after students confronted the NTF-Elcac and AFP on campus. Students asserted that the complaint violates academic freedom and constitutes systematic harassment of critical voices.

Students of West Visayas State University in Iloilo City strongly opposed the invitation to Philippine Army commander Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete as guest speaker at their recognition day on June 3. Students wore black ribbons that day in symbolic protest. They said honoring a military official involved in human rights violations insults the university’s integrity.

Youth and student leaders from UP Mindanao in Davao City protested on June 2 to denounce Red-tagging in the region. This is linked to the “Active Wanted Persons” poster released by the PNP in the town of Cateel, Davao Oriental on May 27, where most of those named are youth leaders. It threatened the lives and security of the 14 named and their families.