How Labor Day is just like any other day for these workers in Iloilo
Gabi Rizal The first of May is meant to honor the hands that build, the backs that carry, and the hearts that refuse to give up. But somewhere between the
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Is the press truly free when these journalists paid with their lives the stories they told?
Jullian Elemento In the Philippines, telling the truth can mean losing your freedom or even your life. Yet even in a system where silence is often enforced by fear, some
Journalist safety remains elusive as state repression persists—NUJP
Press freedom remains elusive in the country under the Marcos Jr. administration as cases of journalist attacks amount to 242 since 2024, with the government and state security being the
Journalism is for the people — and so is Science
Science is often pictured as intimidating, complex, and even impossible at times. While these are true to its nature, it should not always be the case. Science, at its core,
Journalists stand on public exposure as first line of defense against attacks—survey
Ahead of World Press Freedom Day, a survey by Forbidden Stories showed that threatened journalists are increasingly turning to international visibility for protection, reflecting the persistent impunity on journalist attacks.
Still suppressed and even oppressed
Stela Marie Eve Militante and Francine Tosoc In the Philippines, truth is not merely told with ink but it is also written with blood. Because even if the world celebrates
NU overcomes early miscues to beat UST, reaches UAAP finals
National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs overcame a slow start to end the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses’ Cinderella run in a hard-earned 20–25, 26–24, 26–24, 25–21 victory to
12.9M households self-rate as poor, threatening education outcomes
High levels of poverty continue to limit access to the Philippine education system, as approximately 12.9 million households or 35 percent of Filipino families considered themselves poor according to a
Labor day marred by issues on wage gap, high joblessness
Beyond Labor Day commemorations on May 1, Filipino workers continue to face significant hardships despite economic growth, with underemployment rates and persistent low wages failing to cover basic living costs.
Workers’ protests in Manila defy PNP blockades, government response
Workers’ groups pursued their protest despite being blocked by the Philippine National Police (PNP) from reaching Mendiola on Labor Day, May 1, emphasizing the shift of government response to police
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