Reject ‘allocable’-infested proposed 2026 budget, BAYAN demands
“BAYAN condemns the duplicity of the Marcos Jr. government, which claims to be against corruption but whose 2026 budget contains pork barrel projects through “allocables” of lawmakers, bloated unprogrammed appropriations and higher confidential and intelligence funds for the Office of the President.”
Cyclists call for human, environmental rights in annual pedal event
Earth Island Institute Philippines said the event is in solidarity with frontline communities opposing destructive projects and called on policymakers to uphold environmental and human rights protections.
2 gov’t soldiers killed in Samar clash with NPA
The Philippine Army announced the death of two of its soldiers in a clash with the New People’s Army in San Jose de Buan, Northern Samar, on Wednesday, December 3.
Cardinal sin
Religious leaders are not supposed to be wet behind the ears, or susceptible to being swayed by the belief that protest actions should not disrupt the political order.
Singson’s departure shows enormity of corruption, labor center says
“To claim that the endgame is near is self-serving for a government that has yet to file charges against high-ranking officials in the House, Senate, and DPWH,” BAYAN secretary general Raymond Palatino said.
Barzaga unfit for the job
As his constituents have rightly posited, the big fight should start at home. They wondered how many houses the Barzagas have accumulated in the plush residential subdivisions in Cavite that also host world-class golf courses that consume precious water.
Rights day rallies to demand accountability from Marcos – Karapatan
The group in a press conference on Tuesday said government corruption is a human rights issue, pointing out that the government hits protesters with violations such as mass arrests, police brutality and filing of criminal charges.
‘Makaammo kayo, masingir kayo’
An OFW’s home in their hometown Pinukpuk, Kalinga was raided by local police last November 30 and he served notice his entire clan would make the trespassers accountable should something bad would happen to his wife and children.
From Binalbagan to Belém, Filipino farmers push for agroecology and climate justice
Fairs, workshops, cooking sessions, petitions, and assemblies highlight climate and land reform proposals in the Philippines.
Arrest of balaclava-wearing men raises fear of police overreach
The police on Sunday arrested three persons for wearing balaclava at the Bahain ang Luneta 2.0 protests for supposed violation of a City of Manila ordinance, raising concerns however about the true intent of the local measure.