Calling their arrest an attempt to intimidate civil society and people’s organizations in the country, a labor NGO today demanded the release from detention of two elderly women activists who were arrested in Pavia town of Iloilo province on Maundy Thursday, April 2. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) called on the […]
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A labor NGO criticized beverage and packaging company Asia Brewery Incorporated for laying off 139 workers of its glass plant in Cabuyao, Laguna on March 27, saying removing workers suddenly and without due process is a violation of workers’ rights. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) cited statements from the workers union, […]
A labor NGO condemned today the arrest of two community health workers and their companions in a joint police-military raid in Tarlac City on March 11, saying that the activists are victims of planted evidence and trumped-up charges and should be released from detention immediately. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) condemned […]
A labor NGO said that the acquittal and release from prison of a long-time women and children’s rights defender should compel the Marcos Jr government to review cases and laws that target labor and civil society activists. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) said that the acquittal of Sally Ujano, Women’s Crisis […]
As it launches the initial findings and recommendations of its 2025 report today, a network devoted to the rights of Filipino workers detailed the Ferdinand Marcos Jr government’s promises of taking action and actual inaction and called on the government to address the major rights issues facing workers. At a press conference at the Smallville […]
