A large chunk of Fegidero’s advocacy came from their firsthand experience, back when they was still a student — sanctioned for cross-dressing even as an openly gay non-binary individual
Several human rights groups condemned the extra-judicial killing of the 16-year-old Lumad student in Senator Ninoy Aquino town
Western Visayas is the most affected region with P687.7 million ($12.3M) in agricultural damage, followed by Mimaropa, Cagayan Valley, Ilocos, Calabarzon, and Zamboanga peninsula.
For environmental defenders, the government’s push for charter change (cha-cha) could worsen the already dire impacts of destructive mining corporations on vulnerable communities. The Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas (Katribu) and Youth Advocates for...
KMP asserts the immediate review and repeal of the Rice Liberalization Law while calling for significant agricultural subsidies for farmers
A leading church official has led the filing of a Petition for Certiorari against the 12-year extension of the Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) for the Tampakan Copper-Gold Project on Oct. 4. “The Tampakan mine threatens to devastate the local...
The groups demand the removal of hazardous chemicals used in plastics, noting over 4,200 chemicals are harmful to humans and the environment
Albay has secured PhP 84 billion in financial pledges for a groundbreaking 1,250 megawatt (MW) renewable energy (RE) project, marking a major step toward the province’s clean energy future. The initiative, which follows the province’s Renewable Energy and Investment...
Despite the blockade, the event continued with a motorcade, the signing of a declaration of support, and cultural performances
Prolonged exposure to these toxic elements poses significant health risks, particularly for communities living near the power plants.