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Webinar Report: Farmers, fisherfolk lament limited aid, logistical challenges brought by COVID19
With over 11,000 cases of COVID-19 in the Philippines, the pandemic is more than a health and security issue.
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What’s on health workers’ minds now?
These days, as the nation deals with COVID19, we see them as heroes. But like all of us, they are humans too—bugged by vulnerabilities and fears.
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Greenpeace statement on the closure of ABS-CBN
On the shutdown of ABS-CBN’s broadcast operations, Greenpeace Philippines country director Lea Guerrero said: “Greenpeace stands with the media community in upholding press freedom and free speech, and in condemning…
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Humanity and Community in the Age of the Covid-19 Pandemic
This crisis is challenging us, as a species, to bring about an increased sense of our humanity, community and compassion.
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Why I join ‘Oplan Hatid’ instead of staying home
When the number of the confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Philippines started rising a few days ago, it first seemed like our health care system and the authorities would be able to handle the crisis. But, with each passing day, we were just beginning to see how really big a threat the now-pandemic really is.
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Ang tao, ang bayan: A journey to Climate Justice must be fueled by people united
Martial Law in the Philippines in the 1970s and ‘80s… During those turbulent times, students were at the forefront of massive mobilizations, religious groups were occupying the streets, and people…
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Here’s how people power is tackling air pollution
Despite the shocking negligence by big corporations, people are coming together to fight for a future where we can all breathe air that does not harm us, our children or the planet.
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Five reasons modern slavery at sea is still possible in 2019
Here are 5 reasons modern slavery at sea is still possible today, and why it is so important that we shine a light on these issues.
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The Climate Change and Human Rights Petition
The Commission on Human Rights in the Philippines has called on 47 carbon producers to attend a preliminary meeting in its investigation into their corporate responsibility for climate-related human rights abuses.
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New testimonials suggest “modern slavery” for Southeast Asian migrant fishers working out at sea
Foreign distant water fishing vessels have been accused of abusing migrant fishers, mainly from Indonesia and the Philippines, in cases so severe it has been characterised by many as “modern slavery”.
