Philippines

Note to Readers

Mindanao's Forgotten Refugees

Last year they made up the largest group of newly internally displaced people in the world, but their plight has received little attention.

Accusations Fly in Wake of Suarez Family Killing

Army and rebels charge each other with brutal murder of couple and their four young children.

A Nation of Short-Term Workers

Seven out of ten Filipinos are working for low salaries in casual employment.

Military Accused of Negros Oriental Civilian Killings

Activists point finger at two battalions leading the government’s counter-insurgency campaign in the region.

Army Allegedly Failing to Cooperate With Rebelyn Murder Probe

Police say they have yet to be granted access to army officers they consider primary suspects.

Murdered Beggar Case Highlights Salvaging Scourge, Claim Activists

Rights groups believe murdered child is victim of extra-judicial killings plaguing Western Mindanao.

Outrage at Murder of Guerrilla Leader's Daughter

The crime has been met with widespread disgust and condemnation, and calls for a independent, transparent investigation.

Davao Extrajudicial Killings Hearing Planned

But local priest say it won’t achieve much as witnesses will be too scared to testify.

Swindlers Prey on Desperate Refugees

Women uprooted by Mindanao fighting hoodwinked into work for abusive employers.