Under the guise of development
Salungguhit by Cartoonist Zach
The post Under the guise of development appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/11/under-the-guise-of-development/

#bulatlat #philippines #Salungguhit

Filipino progressives slam Marcos Jr visit to the US 
“Marcos has no right to speak on the concerns of women as his corrupt regime traffics and sells out working Filipina women, forcing them in the thousands to leave their families and work abroad in dangerous conditions.”
The post Filipino progressives slam Marcos Jr visit to the US  appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/11/filipino-progressives-slam-marcos-jr-visit-to-the-us/

#bulatlat #philippines

War in West Asia imperils 2.44 million OFWs, drives fuel shock in the Philippines
The group called on the Marcos administration to pursue a more independent foreign policy and prioritize peace initiatives.
The post War in West Asia imperils 2.44 million OFWs, drives fuel shock in the Philippines appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/11/war-in-west-asia-imperils-2-44-million-ofws-drives-fuel-shock-in-philippines/

#bulatlat #philippines #OFWsMigration #IBONFoundation

Garments factory imposed forced leave, early retirement scheme – labor rights monitor
The tragedy is that even brands that have the capacity to improve their workers’ labor rights refuse to do so and are enjoying impunity.
The post Garments factory imposed forced leave, early retirement scheme – labor rights monitor appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/11/garments-factory-imposed-forced-leave-early-retirement-scheme-labor-rights-monitor/

#bulatlat #philippines

Makabayan bloc, IBP slam ‘red-tagger, DDS lawyer’ over sexist attacks on women
Unable to defeat Rep. Elago’s causes and political positions, he has resorted to brazen misogyny and sexual harassment in a desperate attempt to malign and intimidate her.
The post Makabayan bloc, IBP slam ‘red-tagger, DDS lawyer’ over sexist attacks on women appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/10/makabayan-bloc-ibp-slam-red-tagger-dds-lawyer-over-sexist-attacks-on-women/

#bulatlat

Southern Tagalog activists slam persona non grata bid
Red-tagging is not just a smear campaign.
The post Southern Tagalog activists slam persona non grata bid appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/10/southern-tagalog-activists-slam-persona-non-grata-bid/

#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #NTFELCAC #Redtagging

ICC Appeals Chamber rejects Duterte’s release plea
"The successive legal losses of Duterte at the ICC should be an indicator that no one is buying Duterte's delaying tactics."
The post ICC Appeals Chamber rejects Duterte’s release plea appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/09/icc-appeals-chamber-rejects-dutertes-release-plea/

#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #InternationalIssues #Dutertecrimeswatch #InternationalCriminalCourtICC #Warondrugs

Economic insecurity of women workers worsen
Grassroots organizing, collective action, and advocacy remain crucial in addressing structural inequalities that shape women’s labor conditions.
The post Economic insecurity of women workers worsen appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/07/economic-insecurity-of-women-workers-worsen/

#bulatlat #philippines #LaborTradeUnion #CenterforWomensResources #UlatLila2018

UN experts express alarm over conviction of Cumpio, Domequil
"Cumpio and Domequil deserve to be free to fight for justice.”
The post UN experts express alarm over conviction of Cumpio, Domequil appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/06/un-experts-express-alarm-over-conviction-of-cumpio-domequil/

#bulatlat #philippines #LatestStories #MediaFreedomFreeExpression #FrenchieMaeCumpio #IreneKhan #MarielleDomequil #UnitedNationsUN

Rural women face landlessness, militarization – report
The experiences of women farmers and indigenous women illustrate the intersection of economic exploitation and gender inequality in rural areas.
The post Rural women face landlessness, militarization – report appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/08/rural-women-face-landlessness-militarization-report/

#bulatlat #philippines #GenderRightsInclusivity #CenterforWomensResources