Report: ‘Cleaner’ electric vehicles fuel environmental damage, rights abuses in the PH
The group Climate Rights International (CRI), in its report BROKEN PROMISES: Philippines Nickel Mining Causes Rights Abuses and Increases Climate Vulnerability said the sufferings caused to affected communities undermine the credibility of the world’s growing love affair with EVs and so-called transition to “clean energy.”
Civil forfeiture case dismissal highlights folly of ‘terrorist’ allegation, trumped-up charges vs Frenchie Mae Cumpio, Marielle Domequil
The CA’s ruling affirms the very real dangers of arbitrarily tagging journalists, human rights defenders, and activists as ‘terrorists.’
Lahat ng sangkot, dapat managot, simula sa tuktok
Bakit nga ba tila iniiwas ng ilan si Marcos sa pananagutan gayong siya ang gumawa ng budget, siya ang nagpalobo ng unprogrammed funds na ginamit sa ma-anomalyang flood control projects? Siya din ang nag-approve ng releases ng unprogrammed funds. Siya ang nagpanatili ng sistema ng pork barrel o congressional allocations, at siya ang patuloy na nagbubukas ng pinto para sa korapsyon sa proposed budget para sa 2026.
Investigate flood control projects that failed to protect Cebu, BAYAN urges
Jonathan Quirante of Quirante Construction was reported as a campaign donor of Marcos Jr. amounting to P1 million pesos.
Court of Appeals rebukes AMLC for ‘hasty labeling’ of journalist, church worker as ‘terrorists’
“The Court cannot countenance the hasty labeling of human rights advocates as terrorists and the speedy confiscation of their funds and property in the name of national security,” the CA decision reads.
Flood of Thai rice in January
Thai newspaper The Nation reported on Nov. 3, 2025 that the Philippines will be importing 300,000 metric tons (MT) of rice from Thailand in January 2026, four months after Malacanang stopped rice imports.
Teachers’ Rep. Tinio to seek probe into Davao City flood control projects
“Our analysis reveals a pattern of irregularities that demands explanation and accountability. There are indicators that point to ghost projects, double funding, location changes, gross overpricing, and contracts awarded without clear specifications,” the progressive lawmaker stated.
KMP: Cebu’s worst flooding caused by unchecked quarrying, corruption
“The devastation brought by Typhoon Tino is a grim reminder of the results of irresponsible and indiscriminate quarrying. We are witnessing a disaster worsened by plunder and government neglect,” KMP said.
Negros Occidental warden back to abusive ways vs PDLs, rights group reports
Warden Awe also recently locked PDLs, including political prisoners, inside their cells for 24 hours, without prior notice and clear legal justification, KARAPATAN said.
Respect Is Earned, Not Enforced
Culture cannot breathe under fear. Artists and citizens must resist this creeping authoritarianism. The people’s right to create, critique, and even mock power must be defended, especially when state power itself has become a farce.