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‘Release tortured Mangyan organizer’
"He needs immediate medical attention for injuries and trauma allegedly sustained during his detention."
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/10/24/release-tortured-mangyan-organizer/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #MiguelMagbata #Politicalprisoners
Victims’ families hope document dispute won’t delay ICC trial
“Justice here in the Philippines is hopeless.”
The post Victims’ families hope document dispute won’t delay ICC trial appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/10/15/victims-families-hope-document-dispute-wont-delay-icc-trial/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #InternationalCriminalCourtICC #Rodrigoduterte
IP leaders condemn Ombudsman’s dismissal of illegal arrest cases vs police
“The dismissal of the countercharges against the police is unacceptable and unjust."
The post IP leaders condemn Ombudsman’s dismissal of illegal arrest cases vs police appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/10/13/ip-leaders-condemn-ombudsmans-dismissal-of-illegal-arrest-cases-vs-police/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #IndigenousPeoplesRights #OfficeoftheOmbudsman #Policearrests
US-based Filipino migrants protest prolonged ICE detention of slain journalists’ son
Mabasa’s detention is part of a broader pattern of attacks against migrants seeking safety and a better life in the US.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/10/10/us-based-filipino-migrants-protest-prolonged-ice-detention-of-slain-journalists-son/
Leyte farmer files harassment complaint vs military
"He was instead confronted by a certain Simon who later grabbed him by the collar, hit him with a piece of chopped wood, and threatened that he will be hanged or electrocuted if he does not cooperate with them."
The post Leyte farmer files harassment complaint vs military appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/10/07/leyte-farmer-files-harassment-complaint-vs-military/
Badoy red tags UP Rural High School teacher, community
“It is deeply concerning that a legitimate educational activity and those who participated in it have been subjected to red-tagging.”
The post Badoy red tags UP Rural High School teacher, community appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/10/08/badoy-red-tags-up-rural-high-school-teacher-community/
#bulatlat #philippines #ArtsCultureEducation #CivilPoliticalRights #Lorrainebadoy #NTFELCAC #Redtagging
Deterioration of civic space continues under Marcos Jr — global report
The Philippines has been rated “Repressed” for five consecutive years.
The post Deterioration of civic space continues under Marcos Jr — global report appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/10/06/deterioration-of-civic-space-continues-under-marcos-jr-global-report/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #CIVICUS #FerdinandMarcosJr #InternationalCovenantonCivilandPoliticalRights
Family, advocates remember 1987 killing of peasant leader, son
"His legacy lives on in the continuing struggle to free farmers from landlessness."
The post Family, advocates remember 1987 killing of peasant leader, son appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/10/07/family-advocates-remember-1987-killing-of-peasant-leader-son/
Impunity persists 54 years after martial law imposition
“More than five decades have passed yet the painful legacy of martial law—human rights violations, injustice and lack of accountability—remains deeply entrenched.”
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/09/23/impunity-persists-54-years-after-martial-law-imposition/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #FerdinandMarcosJr #FerdinandMarcosSr
Students rally on Martial Law commemoration despite arrest threats
"We should show that we are strong, that we are united here.”
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/09/25/students-rally-on-martial-law-commemoration-despite-arrest-threats/
Bicol campus journalists, groups unite vs martial law distortion
"The martial law continues until now.”
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/09/23/bicol-campus-journalists-groups-unite-vs-martial-law-distortion/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #FerdinandMarcosJr #Martiallaw
CLSU Student Regent red-tagged in latest attack on student leaders
The package, sent by a certain Jared Mariano from Guimba, Nueva Ecija, contained a red-tagging message formatted as a love letter.
The post CLSU Student Regent red-tagged in latest attack on student leaders appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/09/23/clsu-student-regent-red-tagged-in-latest-attack-on-student-leaders/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #Youth #RashelaBallesteros #Redtagging
‘Human rights reparation starts with justice’
“Essentially, reparation should be proportional to the gravity of the violations committed and the extent of harm suffered.”
The post ‘Human rights reparation starts with justice’ appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/09/23/human-rights-reparation-starts-with-justice/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #Humanrightsreparation #HumanRightsViolationsVictimsCompensationsAct
BARMM polls plagued by militarization, fraud, violence
A highly militarized environment may create a “climate of fear” that could result in voter disenfranchisement.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/09/16/barmm-polls-plagued-by-militarization-fraud-violence/
Groups remember Martial Law with protests
The September 21 protests will also be held in various parts of the country.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/09/17/groups-remember-martial-law-with-protests/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #Corrpution #September21 #September21protest
Duterte appears in ICC case conference
“Duterte's appearance in court today proves that he has been feigning sick all this time."
The post Duterte appears in ICC case conference appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/09/17/duterte-appears-in-icc-case-conference/
Gov’t urged to respect right to protest vs. Pax Silica
"People's rights do not become suspended whenever the President is courting foreign investors.”
The post Gov’t urged to respect right to protest vs. Pax Silica appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/09/15/govt-urged-to-respect-right-to-protest-vs-pax-silica/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #Martiallaw #PaxSilica #UnitedStates
Student leader urges CHR to probe red-tagging, house visits
Members of the volunteer group were photographed and recorded during the activity without their consent.
The post Student leader urges CHR to probe red-tagging, house visits appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/09/12/student-leader-urges-chr-to-probe-red-tagging-house-visits/
Groups in Eastern Visayas welcome arrest of Romualdez
“While the Romualdezes are reveling in their stolen wealth, the people of Eastern Visayas struggle with extreme food insecurity.”
The post Groups in Eastern Visayas welcome arrest of Romualdez appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/09/11/groups-in-eastern-visayas-welcome-arrest-of-romualdez/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #Easternvisayas #Romualdez
Cebu activist arrested on National Heroes Day
Bayan Central Visayas characterized the incident as a targeted attack on progressive leadership intended to stifle dissent and intimidate grassroots activists.
The post Cebu activist arrested on National Heroes Day appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/09/02/cebu-activist-arrested-on-national-heroes-day/
Southern Tagalog communities call for justice on IHL anniversary
My grandchild was traumatized because he saw how soldiers killed his father.
The post Southern Tagalog communities call for justice on IHL anniversary appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/09/03/southern-tagalog-communities-call-for-justice-on-ihl-anniversary/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #InternationalHumanitarianLaw
UN body fortifies demand to free detained journalist, activists
“To ignore this UN ruling is to further slain the Philippines' record on press freedom, human rights, and democracy.”
The post UN body fortifies demand to free detained journalist, activists appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/28/un-body-fortifies-demand-to-free-detained-journalist-activists/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #AlexanderPhilipAbinguna #FrenchieMaeCumpio #MarielleDomequil
Unwavering, a mother of EJK victim confronts a decade of impunity
“It was easy for other people to tell me to give up the fight. But win or lose, I’ll never stop fighting. I’ll never lose hope for Darwin."
The post Unwavering, a mother of EJK victim confronts a decade of impunity appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/29/unwavering-a-mother-of-ejk-victim-confronts-a-decade-of-impunity/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #Duterteswarondrugs
Not one surfaced despite court orders, families demand review of legal remedies
“Not a single success story, not one was recovered even with orders from the court."
The post Not one surfaced despite court orders, families demand review of legal remedies appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/29/not-one-surfaced-despite-court-orders-families-demand-review-of-legal-remedies/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #Desaparacidos #Enforceddisappearances
UPLB decries systematic red-tagging of constituents
“The government must be held accountable for continuing to fund and sustain avenues that manufacture malicious narratives."
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/28/uplb-decries-systematic-red-tagging-of-constituents/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #Campusjournalists #Redtagging #UniversityofthePhilippinesLosBaosUPLB #Youthactivists
Women prisoners demand abolition of cashless system
The disappearance of millions of pesos destroyed the very foundation of the system that prison officials asked them to trust.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/26/women-prisoners-demand-abolition-of-cashless-system/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #CorrectionalInstitutionforWomens #Personsdeprivedofliberty
Groups slam ‘visit’ to Misamis Oriental steel company for US military exercise
This activity raises questions about national sovereignty and the increasing US military forces in the country.
The post Groups slam ‘visit’ to Misamis Oriental steel company for US military exercise appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/26/groups-slam-visit-to-misamis-oriental-steel-company-for-us-military-exercise/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #Militaryexercises
Warrant against labor leaders seen as part of crackdown on dissent
“Our demands are just,” Adonis said. “To fight for a living wage, secure jobs, and workers’ rights is just. To resist is just.”
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/15/warrant-against-labor-leaders-seen-as-part-of-crackdown-on-dissent/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #JacquilineRuiz #JeromeAdonis
Environment groups alarmed over cyberlibel raps vs anti-mining advocates
“Alarmingly, these cases continue to increase, as corporations and the state deliberately target communities and defenders."
The post Environment groups alarmed over cyberlibel raps vs anti-mining advocates appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/07/environment-groups-alarmed-over-cyberlibel-raps-vs-anti-mining-advocates/
Military ordered to reply to missing Mindanao labor organizer’s case
“We remain vigilant and steadfast as we go through the legal process and further advance the campaign for William Lariosa’s surfacing."
The post Military ordered to reply to missing Mindanao labor organizer’s case appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/07/military-ordered-to-reply-to-family-of-missing-mindanao-labor-organizer/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #Bukidnon #Desaparacidos
Rights groups slam dismissal of ill-gotten wealth case vs Marcos family
"An enraged Filipino people can also come full circle in their ability to oust this kleptocratic clique from power."
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/06/10/rights-groups-slam-dismissal-of-ill-gotten-wealth-case-vs-marcos-family/
#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #Carmma #Imeldamarcos