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I defended Rep. Zamora when she was subjected to misogynistic remarks in the cyberspace for her gender expression—the way she talks, her mannerisms, etc. When Rep. Zamora introduced the proposed legislation to combat violence against women in politics, the initial public reaction from many quarters was supportive. On the surface, the rationale seems unassailable: female […]
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Duterte supporters and corruption watchdogs expect different outcomes from Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, but both agree the prosecutions’ withdrawal of three articles eliminates any chance of resolving the allegations against her. House prosecutors surprised the court, the defense panel and the public on Oct. 13 when they withdrew Articles I, III […]
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Lawyers believed implementation and funding will determine the impact of the new Supreme Court Rules on Institutionalizing Support for Developmental and Social Change Lawyering, or DSC Rules, that support people’s lawyering. Promulgated on Aug. 26 and announced to the public on Oct. 23, the DSC Rules could expand legal assistance to marginalized communities […]
MANILA, Philippines —This year has seen several instances of police violence at protests, renewing concerns over the safety of media workers covering demonstrations. The Commission on Human Rights said its National Capital Region Office conducted a quick response operation and initiated a motu proprio investigation into the alleged excessive force. The CHR is gathering initial […]
Going through bureaucracies is a nightmare in the Philippines. Imagine having to travel in the early hours of the morning only to discover that you lack a specific requirement, or you have insufficient qualifications, or there is a new step in the process that you only know of. These were the harsh realities depicted in […]
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The children they hope to protect may never know their names, but survivor leaders Barbie, Trixie and Patricia want their experiences to help make the internet and their communities safer for the next generation. All three are part of the Philippine Survivor Network (PSN), a network of adult survivors of child sexual abuse […]
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Press freedom concerns mounted after veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. was arrested on a cyberlibel complaint filed against him by lawyer Manases Carpio, while a separate complaint against GMA Network executives and journalists by Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte landed with prosecutors in Davao City on Oct. 23. Lustre was arrested […]
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Nearly a year has passed since Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa vanished from public view, abandoning his Senate duties while evading an outstanding arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The senator faces arrest to stand trial in The Hague, Netherlands, for his role in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs. […]
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The first visit of U.S. Ambassador Lee Lipton to Davao City raised concerns from activists that this signals continuing U.S. military and economic interests in Mindanao. Lipton, recently assigned to the Philippines in May, made his first trip in Mindanao with a courtesy call on Davao City Mayor Sebastian ‘Baste’ Duterte on Oct. […]
MANILA, Philippines—The Supreme Court declared the 2024 and 2025 national budget laws unconstitutional after Congress raised appropriations beyond the president’s recommended totals, while also invalidating provisions governing unprogrammed spending in the 2026 budget. In a decision penned by Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen, the Supreme Court En Banc granted the petitions challenging increases in unprogrammed […]
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Emma Ricaforte was recovering from cancer treatment when alleged representatives of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) and the 10th Infantry Division (10ID) repeatedly pressed her to sign a document clearing her name of links to the New People’s Army (NPA). Ricaforte, chairperson of the board of trustees […]
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Advocates for abortion decriminalization called for repeal of penal provisions on abortion during an Oct. 12 House discussion, arguing that criminalization puts women’s health at risk. Evelyn “Leo” Battad, professor at the University of the Philippines Gender Law and Policy Program (GLPP), argued for repealing Articles 256-259 of the Revised Penal Code, saying […]
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Delivery riders in Davao City seek an increase of P80 base fare and an additional of P20 per kilometer from delivery platforms amid rising living and operating costs. A delivery rider in Davao City takes home an average of just P179.68 per day after spending on fuel, food and motorcycle maintenance, the United […]
DAVAO CITY, Philippines— The Philippines will remain the world’s top rice importer in 2027, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), with imports forecast at 5.6 million metric tons—larger than Vietnam’s 3.6 million and China’s 3.5 million. This year, USDA estimates the country will import 5.5 million metric tons, up from 3.65 million in […]
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Residents in Barangay Leon Garcia Sr. whose houses were razed by a massive fire on Oct. 15 have begun clearing debris and demolishing ruined structures while awaiting government assistance to rebuild. The conflagration in Agdao District left 1,000 families displaced 14 months after an August 2025 fire displaced 57 families in […]
