Questions raised on Filipino activist’s arrest as authorities continue red-tagging of movements
The country’s rights watchdog as well as lawyers representing activist Naty Castro have raised questions about the serious procedural lapses and irregularities in her arrest
Duterte’s plan to arm vigilantes; activists and lawmakers cry foul
The Philippines president suggested that he is open to arm pro-government vigilantes as “power multipliers,” which was received with widespread condemnation from activists, opposition and even allies
Filipino social movements demand protection for human rights lawyers and their clients
A week after authorities named peace activists and political prisoners as “terrorists,” raising alarm over continued crackdown, rights groups have called for court intervention to protect human rights lawyers
Labor groups and activists decry continued raids and arrests in the Philippines
Social movements and community organizations are coming together to raise their voice against the continued violence and bloodshed inflicted on activists in the Philippines
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