MANILA, Philippines—The Truth Commission called on the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) to investigate five doctors who certified that at least 13 drug war victims…
MANILA, Philippines — The plan to develop the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) facility worries not only the inmates but also the longtime residents living within its grounds because of looming displacement.…
MANILA, Philippines —This year has seen several instances of police violence at protests, renewing concerns over the safety of media workers covering demonstrations. The Commission on Human Rights said its…
MANILA, Philippines—The Supreme Court declared the 2024 and 2025 national budget laws unconstitutional after Congress raised appropriations beyond the president’s recommended totals, while also invalidating provisions governing unprogrammed spending in…
MANILA, Philippines—The MAKABAYAN bloc voted against the proposed 2027 national budget on third and final reading on Oct. 12, denouncing it as a “budget of robbery and betrayal” over alleged…