Philippines

Relatives and friends mourn during the funeral of Lilibeth Valdez on June 4, 2021 in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines. An off-duty police officer was seen pulling the hair of 52-year-old Lilibeth Valdez, shortly before shooting her dead, fuelling a new wave of outrage directed at the government and a police force that many say acts with impunity. The shooting is the latest in a series of killings involving the Philippine National Police, which is currently the focus of an international investigation. © Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

Philippines: New President Brings Little Hope for Justice

Activists efforts to repair the Marcos’ family’ public image, but warn that interest in boosting the country’s rights record is limited.

30 Aug 22

Victoria Yaremchuk, Kropivnitsky (Kirovhrad region of Ukraine) – Oleksandr Yaremchuk went missing on Ukraine’s independence day, on August 24, 2014. The history and law teacher-turned-soldier was evacuating the wounded from Savur-Mohyla, in Donetsk region, close to the Russian border. © Zoya Shu

Missing Persons, a Hidden Tragedy

Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide have disappeared due to conflict, disaster and crime. Many are never heard from again.

30 Aug 22

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, and Davao city Mayor Sara Duterte, daughter of President Rodrigo Duterte, take part in a rally as they campaign for the presidency and the vice presidency on February 19, 2022 in Caloocan, Metro Manila, Philippines. © Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

Key Elections Test Philippines’ Traditional Gender Roles

Crucial polls provide opportunity to confront misogyny in political power and public discourse.

8 Mar 22

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Philippines: Sweeping Violence Under the Carpet

Abuses, including the sexual exploitation of children, rising under lockdown.

27 May 20

Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte. (Photo: Jes Aznar/Getty Images)

Philippines: Martial Law Imposed As Troops Battle Islamists

Residents of area overrun by militants say that harsh response risks further human rights abuses.

25 May 17

Philippine presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte during a labor day campaign rally on May 1, 2016 in Manila. (Photo: Dondi Tawatao/Getty Images)

Filipinos Look to Strongmen to Bring Change

Public hope anti-establishment figures will deliver what current government has failed to do.

6 May 16

A military truck on patrol in Mindanao province after clashes in July 2014. (Photo: Jeoffrey Maitem/Getty Images)

Philippines Probes Alleged ISIS Links in South

Officials insist there is no direct link between Syrian/Iraqi militants and their supporters in Mindanao.

26 Sep 14

A man sits outside his home, the only one left standing in a particularly badly damaged area of Tacloban. (Photo: Dan Kitwood/copyright Getty Images)

Philippines: Donors, Citizens Should Partner to Monitor Haiyan Aid

24 Jun 14

A man fans flames on a fire in Tanauan on November 19, 2013 in Leyte, Philippines. (Photo: Dan Kitwood/copyright Getty Images)

Typhoon Haiyan: The IWPR Response and How You Can Help

Citizen watch initiative will help ensure funds reach those who need it.

3 Dec 13

New Citizen Action Network for Philippines

Crowd-mapping to monitor local government accountability.

1 Jul 13

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