On February 7, Frenchie Mae Cumpio, a community journalist from Leyte, marks her sixth year in detention—an incarceration that rights and media groups strongly believe stems from her work as a journalist. As a radio broadcaster, Frenchie reported on the
(Statement of the Philippine Ecumenical Peace Forum on the 2nd Anniversary of the GRP-NDFP Joint Statement on a Common Vision for Peace) This Sunday marks the second year of the Joint Statement on a common vision for peace was signed
23 November 2025 [Statement issued by the Union of Peoples’ Lawyers Movement (UPLM) on the 16th anniversary of the Ampatuan Massacre. UPLM lost two of its members on 23 November 2009 in that massacre in Ampatuan, Maguindanao perpetrated by the ruling
21 September 2025 Amid the urgent demand for accountability, the Union of Peoples’ Lawyers in Mindanao (UPLM) stands with the public in calling for full transparency and justice in the context of massive and widespread corruption engineered by the present
As one of the original complainants in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, the Union of Peoples’ Lawyers in Mindanao (UPLM) views with concern the Supreme Court’s (SC) recent decision in Duterte v. House of Representatives (2025) as
A PEPP statement on Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s first three years in office “‘They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, ‘when there is no peace.’” — Jeremiah 6:14 (NIV) On
10 June 2025, Davao City Konsyensya Dabaw (KD) joins the ranks of institutions and advocates from the legal profession, business, religious, academe, and youth, among others, in urging the Philippine Senate to commence without any further delay the impeachment trial
The Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform (PEPP) would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Ms. Coni Ledesma and bereaved family and friends on the passing of Luis “Ka Louie” Jalandoni, former chairperson of the Peace Panel of the National Democratic
We, the undersigned Deans of the schools and colleges of law of Ateneo de Manila University, Xavier University—Ateneo de Cagayan, Ateneo de Davao University, Ateneo de Zamboanga University and Ateneo de Naga University collectively call for the immediate commencement of
(Statement of De La Salle University-Department of Political Science and Development Studies) Bilang mga iskolar ng Agham Pampulitika at Araling Pangkaunlaran ipinapahayag namin ang aming matinding pagkabahala at pagkadismaya sa matagal nang pagkaantala ng pagbuo ng Senado bilang Impeachment Court
(A Statement of the Union of Peoples’ Lawyers in Mindanao (UPLM) on the Delay in the Trial of Impeached Vice President Sara Duterte) The Constitution–the highest law of the land–is unequivocal. It imposes on the Senate a solemn, non-discretionary duty.
(An Open Letter and Urgent Call to the Senate of the Philippines to Commence the Impeachment Trial of Vice-President Sara Z. Duterte By Individual Members of the University of the Philippines College of Law FacultyJune 5, 2025) We, the undersigned individual
Thank you for the opportunity to have afforded the people of (Davao City) District 1 more choices. Our dreams for the sustainable development of Davao, a good quality of life, a government with integrity, consistent defense of the environment, and
On the petition filed by former President Rodrigo Duterte and incumber Senator Ronald del Rosa
Press Statement | Save Our Schools Network | March 11, 2025 The people’s struggle has forced Duterte’s arrest—but justice remains unfinished. Until he is convicted and jailed at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his crimes against humanity, impunity prevails.
Vice President Sara Duterte issued this statement at 7:11 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in reaction to the arrest of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, on her Facebook account Inday Sara Duterte. The statement was written with the logo
September 21, 2024 UPLM Statement on the Commemoration of the Declaration of Martial Law On this commemoration of the declaration of Martial Law on September 21, 1972, the Union of Peoples’ Lawyers in Mindanao (UPLM) calls on all members of
(A collective statement on the harassment of journalists in the police operations to arrest Pastor Apollo Quiboloy) During the 16-day police-KOJC standoff inside the Kingdom of Jesus Christ compound here in Davao City, we witnessed how disinformation, half-truths and lies
In my capacity as a Member of Parliament representing the Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), I unequivocally condemn the barbaric and senseless murder of Hon. Roldan Benito, Vice Mayor of South Upi, Maguindanao
STOP KILLING LAWYERS; END IMPUNITY, NOW!Joint Statement of Condemnation on the killing of Davao Occidental Assistant Provincial Prosecutor Eleanor “Ning” P. Dela Peña The Union of Peoples’ Lawyers in Mindanao (UPLM) and the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG)-Southern Mindanao vehemently
The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers strongly condemns the killing of Prosecutor Eleanor “Ning” Dela Peña on the afternoon of June 10, 2024. According to reports, she was driving home around 5:00 pm in Digos City, Davao del Sur, when
Together with our client-partners in public interest and human rights lawyering, the Union of Peoples’ Lawyers in Mindanao (UPLM) hails the Supreme Court for reversing a Regional Trial Court (RTC) decision by granting a writ of amparo petition in favor
Philippine Media Safety Summit Declaration:A Call for the Protection and Safety of Journalists in the PhilippinesTimog Avenue, Quezon City, PhilippinesMay 3, 2024 On the 1st Philippine Media Safety Summit commemorating World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2024, journalists, media
Last February 3, 2024, Dr. Sharmaine Baroquillo, a physician working in Sultan Kudarat Provincial Hospital was driving along Datu Paglas highway in Maguindanao from Davao City. She was followed by motorcycle-riding men in tandem who shot her three times. She
In the pursuit of fostering a more just, peaceful and prosperous society, our collective resolve converges on empowering women, to engage in governance, peace and development processes and assume pivotal roles in community development. Empowering women is the cornerstone of
The 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections in the Philippines is not just a local affair. Barangay and SK leaders are the architects of local communities, responsible for the delivery of vital services and in shaping the very foundation
As we mark the first year of his murder, the Freedom for Media Freedom for All (FMFA) coalition calls for swift justice for radio broadcaster Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa. FMFA is a coalition of press freedom advocates including the Philippine Center
The recent brazen daylight assassination of Atty. Maria Saniata Liwliwa Alzate, a dedicated public interest lawyer who served as President of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Abra for two terms, has sent shockwaves throughout our legal community and
September 15, 2023 The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) strongly condemns the heinous killing of IBP Commissioner on Bar Discipline, Atty. Ma. Saniata Liwliwa V. Gonzalez-Alzate. She was shot and killed in front of her residence in Bangued, Abra
Thank you. Thank you very much. Allow me to greet Vice President Sara Zimmerman Duterte; the former Presidents – our former Presidents, President Joseph Ejercito Estrada and President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo; Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri and the Honorable Members of
We, at Ateneo Public Interest and Legal Advocacy Center of Ateneo de Davao University, express our deep appreciation over the recent decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to set aside the appeal made by the Philippines, an appeal seeking
The Union of Peoples’ Lawyers in Mindanao (UPLM) expresses its profound appreciation for the recent ruling of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber, granting Prosecutor Karim Khan the authorization to proceed with his investigation into alleged human rights violations
The Freedom for Media Freedom for All (FMFA) coalition, in solidarity with the media journalism community nationwide, condemns the death threats against VERA Files for fact-checking and countering disinformation. VERA Files is one of the internationally accredited groups for reviewing
We strongly take exception and condemn the 29 March 2023 Memorandum of Police Col. Dennis A. Siruno, Director of the Surigao del Sur Provincial Police Office, ordering the Lianga Municipal Police Station to profile a public attorney for rendering legal
(Statement of 1Sama Coalition, a loose movement of Sama professionals from across vocations and professions). March 18 marks the 55th Anniversary of the Jabidah Massacre and the Bangsamoro Day, a day to honor the Bangsamoro people’s struggle for self-determination and
The staff and officers of the Center for Community Journalism and Development (CCJD) deeply mourn the passing of Dean Luis V. Teodoro, mentor, partner, friend, colleague, and kindred spirit. We will sadly miss his biting commentaries that cut to the
(Statement of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines on 21 September 2022) Among the first to be silenced at the declaration of Martial Law 50 years ago was the mass media, with the dictator Ferdinand Marcos authorizing the
[Statement of the Campaign Against the Return of the Marcoses and Martial Law (CARMMA) on the 39th anniversary of the assassination of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino upon his arrival at the airpot at the Manila International Airport (renamed Ninoy
The Union of Peoples’ Lawyers in Mindanao (UPLM) denounces the dangerous accusation against 16 individuals of the non-bailable offense of allegedly providing funds to the Communist Party of the Philippines – New Peoples’ Army (CPP-NPA). The trumped-up and baseless accusations
STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESSOFHIS EXCELLENCY FERDINAND R. MARCOS JR.PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINESTO THE CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES[Delivered at the Session Hall of the House of Representatives, Batasang PambansaComplex, Quezon City on July 25, 2022] Vice President Sara Zimmerman Duterte;
Presidential Communications Operations OfficePresidential News Desk SPEECH OFPRESIDENT FERDINAND “BONGBONG” ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR.DURING HIS INAUGURATION[Delivered at the National Museum of Fine Arts in the City of Manila | 30 June 2022] His Excellency David Hurley, Governor-General of Australia, and First
THE undersigned journalists, media organizations and advocacy groups unequivocally condemn the government’s blocking of access to the websites of media outlets Bulatlat and Pinoy Weekly and of other organizations on the claim that these are “affiliated to and are supporting terrorists and terrorist organizations.” National Security Adviser
Statement on the South Cotabato SP members’ vote to amend South Cotabato Environment Code We, the Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. – a network of 230 civil society organizations across the Philippines – expresses solidarity with the Diocese of Marbel and
We strongly condemn the railroading of the amendment of the Environment Code of South Cotabato, specifically the lifting of the ban on Open-Pit Mining. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of South Cotabato did not consider the magnitude of the effects their actions
May 3 is World Press Freedom Day – a timely opportunity for reflection on the crucial importance of media freedoms and the vital role of journalists in our democracies. This year, Uruguay will host the World Press Freedom Conference, under
PURSUING THE PARTISANSHIP OF TRUTHA Pastoral Statement of the Diocese of Malaybalay on May 2022 Elections INTRODUCTION On the 7th of March 2022, the clergy of the Diocese of Malaybalay had their periodic recollection, which was held at the Diocesan Formation
PAHAYAG NG SUPORTA PARA KAY DR. NATY CASTRO MULA SA U.P. COLLEGE OF MEDICINE CLASS 1986 “…Humayo’t itanghal, giting at tapangMabuhay ang pag-asa ng bayan….” (UP Naming Mahal) Kalakip ng pagtatapos sa Universidad ng Pilipinas ang panawagan ng pagsisimulang maging
DADITAMA PASTORAL STATEMENT BAHIN SA ELEKSIYON 2022(Ecclesiastical Province of Davao) “Tudloan ug Tultulan Ko Ikaw”(Psalm 32:8) Mainiton nga pagtimbaya sa Kalinaw! “Tudloan ug tultulan ko ikaw sa dalan nga angay mong subayon. Bantayan ug tambagan ko ikaw” (cf. Psalm 32:8).
