IBON: 1.8-million job losses dispel government claims of recovery, robust job market
A research group called IBON found that large employment losses in January 2023, especially in full-time work, counter the Marcos Jr administration’s claims of a...
Government should stand up vs Chinese gray zone operations, engage in united response with allies, experts say
In response to Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea, experts urge the government to engage in collective deterrence with like-minded allies. Stratbase ADR Institute,...
#FactsFirstPH to Filipinos: The battle for facts needs you
The battle for facts needs you. This is what more than 100 organizations from the media, coalitions, civil society, business, academe, law, and the Church...
Child rights advocates: 3 key bills needed to address abuse aspect of teenage pregnancy
This is a press release from the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) The Child Rights Network and the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on...
PCIJ, Rappler, Ellen Tordesillas, Inday Varona on The Manila Times’s “Oust-Duterte plot.”
Yes Here are the statements of media outlets and journalists who are allegedly involved in the “Association Matrix Between Bikoy and Ellen Tordesillas” PCIJ Statement on The...
Statement by World March of Women – Pilipinas on International Women’s Day 2019
Statement of the World March of Women – Pilipinas International Women’s Day 2019: Celebrating Hard-won Victories; Affirming the Women’s Role in the Forefront of Women...
Sen. Leila de Lima issues her statement on the lowering of the age of criminal responsibility
(Sen. Leila de Lima’s statement on the lowering of the age of criminal responsibility was read during a press conference after the Jan. 25 Senate...
State of World Population 2018: The power of choice
The power to choose the number, timing and spacing of children can bolster economic and social development. Ensuring the reproductive rights to choose the family...
Building bridges, connecting communities : LGBT rights in ASEAN and more
Equality of Rights on these day and age has not been completely without prejudice. The Third sex namely the The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender...
Uphold the lessons of “people power”
Bayan calls on the current generation to uphold the lessons of “people power” and continue the struggle for national freedom and democracy. A press statement...
Big kill of small fry, puny drugs haul, defies PNP rules
(This is an article by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. Reposted with permission.) Duterte’s war: Breaking bad? Big kill of small fry, puny drugs haul,...
Dutertismo Should Address- Not Contribute to-the Climate of Impunity
This is a Statement of Concern from the Foundation of Media Alternatives. Preventing Rhetoric from Becoming Reality in Respecting Rights Though it is still two weeks...
The Pilipino Movement for Transformational Leadership (PMTL) shortlists its candidates
(This is a press release by PMTL, March 11, 2016. Blog Watch is releasing it verbatim. In no way should the shortlist be considered an...
Children say “We matter too”
The Bata Muna Movement, along with the Children Talk to Children (C2C) and Child Rights Network (CRN), launched today the Bata Muna Campaign in a...
Why former President Arroyo should be granted bail
This is a press release. The word “plunder” has an ominous ring to it. To be charged with plunder is so serious that one can...