Elements of the Philippine National Police (PNP)-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group illegally arrested seven activists at different places in Metro Manila on December 10 in conjunction with the commemoration of the International Human Rights Day. Operatives simultaneously ransacked the houses of Manila Today editor Lady Ann Salem, and trade unionists Dennise Velasco, Rodrigo Esparago, Romina […]

The Task Force Central (TFC) of the military is perpetrating unabaed atrocities in Sultan Kudarat. Last September 10, more than fifteen 15 families in Sitio Tupi Bato, Midtungok, Sen. Ninoy Aquino were displaced after their houses and farm produce were razed altogether by the 37th IB. The regional NPA unit reported that nearly 2,800 Dulangan […]

Three thousand individuals led by Karapatan and Bayan marched to Mendiola, Manila on December 10 to mark the International Human Rights Day. They call for an end to state terrorism. They demanded a stop to attacks against progressives and activists and to the state’s deadly red-tagging campaign. Simultaneously, four organizations and two lawmakers filed a […]

The year 2020 saw an extremely unprecedented economic downturn and health crisis. Millions of people were infected and have died, while many others have lost their jobs and incomes. Poverty and hunger worsened across the globe. Instead of providing aid and support, and strengthening public health systems, many governments opted to resort to curtailing civil […]

There are many women who embrace the sacrifices and challenges of life in the New People’s Army (NPA). With firmness, they perform their tasks as equal counterparts of male fighters. These women include Paolin, Mimi and Jellyn, young women fighters from various walks of life who found acceptance and equality in the people’s army. Ka […]