No improvements to health system after one year of Marcos Jr administration
Despite promises of improvement to health services delivery and the health insurance model, the people in the Philippines are still struggling for access to good health care.
As long as we are here, we will keep fighting: Filipino health activists brave repression
Following the election of Bongbong Marcos as president of the Philippines, health activists remain worried about the impact his presidency might have on the status of human rights in the country
Philippines blocks over two dozen websites over “terrorist” tag, movements raise alarm
The websites blocked at the request of the outgoing National Security Adviser include progressive media websites Bulatlat, Monthly Review and Counter Punch, as well as the website of legally active left-wing political coalition Bayan Muna
Filipino movements fear greater repression as ruling class debates red-tagging
Despite critical statements by officials in the current and incoming presidencies on red-tagging, land defenders and activists have raised concerns about the possibility of greater state repression in the coming days
Daily Round-up| Impact of Gaza blockade and more stories
In this episode, we bring you stories from Palestine, , the deal between the EU, Egypt and Israel on natural gas, protests against red-tagging in the Philippines and the release of an Indigenous leader from Ecuador
Outrage in the Philippines as ex-dictator’s son wins crucial election and other stories
Today we look at the initial results of the presidential elections in the Philippines, another brutal prison massacre in Ecuador, and more
Explained: What these elections mean for democracy in the Philippines
The landmark election in the Philippines on May 9 will be crucial for the country. We look at the key candidates, their platforms, and the implication of the election on democracy in the country
UN IPCC report details accelerating, irreversible climate impacts and other stories
Today we look at the IPCC report on adaptation and vulnerability, the killing of 5 civilians by the Philippines army in a supposed “encounter”, and more
Filipino activists question army version of killing of five, including teachers; left bloc calls for probe
The Philippines army killed five people in the southern Mindanao region in an alleged shootout. Doubts were raised after it was revealed that two of those killed were volunteer teachers
Journalist killed in firing at garment workers’ protest in Haiti and other stories
Today we look at the violent repression of garment workers’ protests in Haiti, a report on Israel’s illegal practice of withholding bodies of Palestinians, and more
Filipino ex-militant and peace consultant’s killing raises many questions
The banned Communist Party of the Philippines has questioned the military’s narrative surrounding the death of Pedro Codaste and alleged that he was kidnapped and tortured before being killed
US to deploy warship, fighter jets to UAE after Houthi missile attack and other stories
Today we look at the deployment of US arms to the UAE, the Amnesty Intl. report on Israel’s apartheid crimes against Palestinians, and more
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