Category : Human Rights


Rights Advocate Sally Ujano Acquitted by Court of Appeals

Women and child rights advocate Ma. Salome 'Nanay Sally' Ujano has been acquitted of rebellion charges by the Court of Appeals, which overturned a lower court's conviction and ordered her immediate release from the Correctional Institute for Women.

Iloilo City Passes Health Care Proxy Card Ordinance

Iloilo City Council has enacted the Health Care Proxy Card Ordinance, enabling residents to designate a trusted health care agent for medical decisions, with free notarization and digital cards provided.

National Healing Requires Truth, Mercy, and Conscience Awakening

A profound examination of how nations must confront internal fractures through truth and mercy rather than political slogans. The article explores the dangers of fear-driven politics, the outsourcing of conscience, and the essential balance between justic

Water Filtration Units Installed at Cebu City Jail Facilities

A Memorandum of Agreement signing and turnover ceremony marked the installation of advanced water filtration systems at Cebu City Jail facilities, addressing long-standing water safety issues for Persons Deprived of Liberty and Children in Conflict with t

Funeral Homily Lesson: Prioritize Poor in Global Crisis

Reflecting on a cousin's business ethics during the pandemic, this article explores Catholic Social Teaching principles and their urgent application to the Middle East war crisis, arguing for pro-poor, pro-labor policies in transportation and beyond.

Women's Forum in Cebu Focuses on Gender Justice and Rights

A public forum at UP Cebu celebrated National Women's Month, featuring discussions on gender justice, food security, and economic development. Key speakers emphasized empowering women in public service and breaking barriers in society.

Women's Month: From Symbolic to Substantive Authority

This Women's Month demands a shift from symbolic representation to substantive authority for women in governance and policy-making, emphasizing control over budgets, laws, and implementation for lasting societal change.

ICC Drug War Hearings Scrutinize Philippines

The International Criminal Court's hearings on the Duterte administration's drug war examine accountability and justice for thousands of killings, testing domestic institutions and global oversight.

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