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As Holy Week approaches, it invites us to reconnect with our faith and values. This solemn time can be embraced not just in quietude but amidst the vivid realm of …
Holy Week 2025: Engage with Faith Through Museums and Cultural Events Read More
The European Commission (EC) is calling for proposals for its Democracy and Human Rights Program aimed at bolstering civil society groups in the Philippines working on significant human rights and …
EC Call for Proposals: Democracy and Human Rights Program in the Philippines Read More
Recent developments in The Hague have sparked a wave of hope among human rights advocates. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, alongside organisations like Amnesty International and Human …
International Community Lauds Duterte’s ICC Arrest as Human Rights Triumph Read More
In recent human rights developments, the U.S. has been added to a watchlist for “faltering civic freedoms,” joining countries like Serbia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This designation comes …
Highlights of Human Rights Developments: A Global Perspective Read More
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has urgently called for the safeguarding of witnesses following the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. He faces charges of …
UN Calls for Witness Protection in Duterte ICC Case Read More
In a passionate address at the Cultural Thoughts and Trajectories event in Manila, Senator Loren Legarda championed cultural preservation as a pivotal force for national development. She emphasised the importance …
Legarda Advocates for Cultural Preservation as a Pathway to National Development Read More
In a significant cultural acknowledgment, three historic churches in Rizal Province have been officially declared National Cultural Treasures (NCTs) by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). This …
Rizal’s Revered Churches Achieve National Cultural Treasure Status Read More
On 4 February 2025, Myrna “Micah” Cruz-Abraham, a dedicated woman human rights defender, was granted bail after being unjustly detained for eight days. Her arrest was tied to a dubious …
Myrna Cruz-Abraham: Resilience Amidst Unjust Detention Read More
In a concerning trend, Philippine authorities are levelling unfounded terrorism-financing charges against civil society organisations and activists. This tactic appears aimed at hastily removing the nation from the global Financial …
Philippines: Allegations of Misused Anti-Terrorism Laws Against Activists Read More
Overview of Human Rights in the PhilippinesUnder President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the human rights situation in the Philippines has slightly improved, though challenges remain. Although the notorious “drug war” killings …
Human Rights Trends in the Philippines: Progress Amid Ongoing Challenges Read More