Human rights group Karapatan on Tuesday denounced the statements of top-ranking government officials accusing some human rights groups of being in cahoots with drug lords, saying these are attempts to justify attacks against human rights activists and political dissenters.
PAL retrenchment win erodes SC’s credibility – Leonen Rappler SC upholds termination of 1400 PAL flight staff in 1998 lawsuit Business Mirror SC affirms 2006 CA decision upholding PAL retrenchment Inquirer.net Full coverage
For the second time last month, the Supreme Court took steps to make use of two writs that may offer significant protection to political and social activists facing threats to their lives, liberty and security because of their continuing defense of human rights. The order to take up the two writs – the judicial remedies…
Photo from Karapatan-Timog Katagalugan “Instead of mourning for our loved ones, we feel spiteful at the police officers who are denying the remains of our loved ones.” By JUSTIN UMALI Bulatlat.com SANTA ROSA, Laguna – Elements of the Philippine National Police have taken the remains of three suspected members of the revolutionary New People’s Army…
Sugar gliders, wallabies and even OSTRICHES: Hundreds of rare animals bound for the illegal pet trade are rescued … Daily Mail Full coverage
Tributes are pouring in for the late University of the Philippines professor and leading art critic Alice Guillermo who passed away Sunday, July 29, due to a lingering illness. She was 80 years old. News of Guillermo’s death immediately circulated among academics, artists, writers and activists Sunday who held off posting announcements and tributes on…