What does the Marcos-Duterte government mean for access to health in the Philippines?
The election of Bongbong Marcos and Sara Duterte is cause for concern for health justice activists in the Philippines as they expect increased persecution and insufficient budget for health
Marcos family returns to power in the Philippines
Bongbong Marcos and running mate Sara Duterte were elected in the Philippines with a landslide amid allegations of electoral fraud and violence
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
Assange US extradition case goes to UK Home Secretary, appeals remain and other stories
Today we look at the formal extradition order issued against Julian Assange, police repression of protests amid the crisis in Sri Lanka, and more
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
Filipinos say “Never Again” on anniversary of EDSA Revolution
As progressive social movements remember the legacy of the 1986 revolution that brought down the dictatorial regime of Ferdinand Marcos, they call on voters to defeat the presidential bid of Marcos Jr. and his running mate Sara Duterte
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
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
- Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager, injure 80 others in violent raids in Nablus
- Sudanese communists alert to increase in state repression following arrests
- Monkeypox emerges as a concern
- Tunisian political parties and trade unions reject president’s move to enact a new constitution
- Ambulance drivers and nurses strike in Croatia
