Kyle Enero dismissal attacks BPO workers’ right to organize

August 18, 2026

A labor NGO expressed grave concern today over the termination of John Kyle Enero, a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) worker-organizer in Cebu, calling it a clear act of retaliation and a blatant attack on the fundamental right of workers to organize. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) said Enero’s termination by Azpired […]

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Police use state laws to suppress labor rights, issue warrants vs labor leaders

August 14, 2026

The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) strongly condemns the arrest warrants issued against Jerome Adonis, Chairperson of Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU), and Jacq Ruiz, spokesperson of Kilusan ng Manggagawang Kababaihan (KMK), over alleged violations of Article 153 of the Revised Penal Code, or Tumults and Other Disturbances of Public Order, in connection […]

Freeze on NCR wage hike unconscionable, calls for P1,200 living wage legislation

August 10, 2026

The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) today demanded the immediate and full implementation of the P85 minimum wage increase in Metro Manila, criticizing the petitioners for putting business interests ahead of workers who are already struggling with the rising cost of living. The demand comes after the Alliance of Philippines Fishing Federations […]

Remulla’s ‘loose firearm’ narrative is a license for police overkill – labor NGO

August 1, 2026

Following the statement of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla absolving the Philippine National Police (PNP) of the killing of construction worker Eric Saber, a labor rights NGO condemns the government for using “loose firearm” claims to justify and sanitize state-sponsored violence. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) said that by […]

UN rights body’s action on migrant rights activist welcome

July 31, 2026

A labor NGO praised today the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee’s (HRC) decision earlier this month to accept a complaint about the extrajudicial killing of a Panay-based migrant rights activist during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying it is a welcome step towards attaining justice and accountability. The Center for Trade Union Rights (CTUHR) said the […]