Statement
IBON on the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution
February 25, 2025
STATEMENT
The lessons and spirit of EDSA are not relics of the past as the government wants the people to believe; they can inspire action today. In light of the escalating violations of Filipinos’ economic, social, and cultural rights as well as civil and political, it is more urgent than ever for the people to unite in a movement for genuine and radical change.
Educator’s Forum for Development on the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution
February 25, 2025
STATEMENT | EFD
The freedom fought for in EDSA nearly four decades ago is made more fragile even without outright Martial Law. The whole State apparatus is being used to target, isolate and attack organized Filipinos fighting for basic social, economic and political rights.
PH gov’t untruthful before UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
February 19, 2025
STATEMENT
The government’s attempt to obfuscate its systematic human rights violations are rife with inconsistencies and omissions. They do not reflect the legal record and are inconsistent with well-documented instances, especially at the CHR, of civil society organizations filing complaints.
IBON Calls for Structural Reforms to Address Poverty and Inequality as UN CESCR Reviews Philippine Compliance on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights
February 19, 2025
STATEMENT
The economy should stop just making a few oligarchs and foreign capital prosperous. Realizing economic, social, and cultural rights requires more than growth and demands national industrialization, land reform and rural development, just wages and secure jobs, and universal social services.
PH govt closed and opaque to protect pork barrel
February 6, 2025
Worsening poverty and hunger in the country despite hyped economic growth underscores how important genuine openness and transparency are for real development and democracy.
Building PH disaster preparedness long neglected
November 15, 2024
Sr. Aquila A. Sy, PBVM: Educator for the People
August 25, 2024
Leading one of Negros Occidental’s largest private schools, Sr. Aquila pursued not only academic excellence but an education that advocates for people’s rights.
Defend ESCR, repeal the Anti-Terrorism Act
July 3, 2024
Sustaining the ATA belies the Marcos administration’s posturing as a human rights champion.
Justice for the surfaced environment and human rights defenders Eco and Jak!
March 28, 2024
STATEMENT
The attacks against Eco, Jak and other environmental defenders only serves the interests of big business promoting destructive projects. These undermine the people’s well-being and the environment, exacerbating existing issues.
