Focus
Philippines Rights Reporting
Years active: 2007-2010
IWPR has been working in the Philippines since 2007 and is currently working in the Philippines to combat corruption and promote transparency and accountability in public life. We are doing so through information, education, reporting, training, outreach and advocacy.
Evacuees Face Growing Hunger and Anxiety
As clashes in southern Philippines continue, refugees stuck in camps lack food, water and psychological support.
Life Goes On for Cotabato Displaced
Many refugees too scared to return home try to make a living inside camps.
Manila Muslims Face Kidnap Threat
Mindanao Muslims who head north in search of better life targeted by renegade police officers.
Philippines: June ‘08
IWPR and local partner take part in television debate on press reporting of human rights in the country.
Philippines: "Waging Peace" in Sulu
Big development effort seen as crucial to winning hearts and minds on lawless, militant island.
Mountainous Task for Teachers
Families in mountain areas more concerned about where they will get their next meal than educating their children.
Philippines Faces Migrant Worker Dilemma
They often suffer injustices to support families back home, but leave their country short of skilled workers.
Mothers of Missing Struggle On
With the state unable or unwilling to help, mothers of the disappeared left to seek justice themselves.
Ray of Hope for Homeless
Proposed legislation pledges to provide shelter to millions of homeless Filipinos.