Amnesty International Philippines- Cebu

20/08/2026

Coining the term "spy-tagging" is a deflection tactic being used by the NTF-ELCAC to shift the blame to non-state actors (NSAs). NTF-ELCAC needs to be reminded that under international law, the government is responsible for human rights abuses committed by non-state actors. Their failure to take reasonable steps to prevent or respond to abuses committed by NSAs is in itself a human rights violation. But framing criticisms of the government as communist propaganda while publicly tagging activists as terrorists are equally violations of international human rights laws as well.

Read our Human Rights Legislative Agenda urging Congress to support the abolition of the NTF-ELCAC.

www.amnesty.org.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Philippine-Human-Rights-Legislative-Agenda_UpdatedMarch2025.pdf

05/08/2026

"Ang laban para sa lupa ay laban para sa buhay, kultura, at kinabukasan." 🌿

Sa darating na International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, kilalanin si Kim Falyao, isang Indigenous Peoples' Rights Activist at recipient ng Outstanding Young Human Rights Defender ng Ignite Awards for Human Rights Season 4.

Alamin ang kwento ng pakikibaka ng mga katutubo para sa kanilang mga karapatan sa gitna ng red-tagging, disinformation, at banta sa kanilang lupang ninuno. ✊

Abangan ang bagong episode ng ngayong 9 Agosto! 📣

27/07/2026

Bagsak pa din sa 2026!

President Marcos, Jr. has consistently received a “failed” mark from Amnesty International Philippines.

In 2025-26, he failed to perform in three critical issues: protecting HRDs, press freedom, and advancing climate justice. The year before that he regressed in preventing a number of HR violations to worsen such as as access to health care, labor security, and cracking down on corruption. These are recurring failures, and he only has 2 more years in office.

His government must decide now whether it will continue to protect power and privilege or finally uphold the rights of every Filipino.

Read more: www.amnesty.org.ph/campaigns/smba/marcosjr-reportcard/

23/06/2026

Amnesty International Philippines calls on the 20th Congress to reject renewed attempts to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility and instead invest in evidence-based measures that protect children and communities.

The pursuit of justice for the victims of the Tacloban school shooting must never come at the expense of children’s rights. In moments of grief and public outrage, the government must resist punitive responses that have repeatedly proven ineffective and instead uphold its mandate to protect every child while ensuring accountability by upholding human rights standards.

READ FULL QUOTE: https://www.amnesty.org.ph/2026/06/lowering-minimum-age-of-criminal-responsibility-not-the-solution-to-end-violence-involving-children/

15/06/2026

28/05/2026

Today, as Amnesty International marks its 65th anniversary, we also celebrate the courage and commitment of individuals and organizations who continue to defend human rights in the Philippines. ✊🏽

The for Human Rights was born not only to recognize their bravery, but also as a pushback against the persistent demonization, harassment, and silencing of human rights defenders. At a time when standing for people’s rights is often met with attacks and disinformation, Ignite Awards affirms that defending human rights is never a crime, but it is an act of courage, solidarity, and hope.

Congratulations to the winners of the Ignite Awards for Human Rights Season 4:

🏆 Most Outstanding Human Rights Defender – Individual
Cong. Sarah Elago

🏆 Most Outstanding Human Rights Defender – Organization
Karapatan Alliance Philippines

🏆 Outstanding Young Human Rights Defender
Kim Falyao

🎨 Art That Matters Award for Visual Arts
Brian Barrios

Your work continues to ignite movements, empower communities, and inspire people to stand for dignity, justice, and freedom.

Here’s to continuing the fight for human rights for all. 🕯️

Read the full PR: www.amnesty.org.ph/2026/05/amnesty-names-ignite-awards-for-human-rights-season-4-winners/

19/05/2026

Impunity and corruption are not abstract issues. They determine whether families can eat, children can go to school, or communities survive disasters. Corruption is a product of lack of accountability, and so are crimes against humanity. And both are products of the same culture of impunity that perpetuate at the national and local levels. Human rights cannot survive where fear, corruption, and impunity are allowed to flourish. This government must decide now whether it will continue to protect power and privilege or finally uphold the rights of every Filipino.

Read the full PR: www.amnesty.org.ph/2026/05/abandoning-human-rights-in-the-visayas-the-vulnerable-pays-the-price-of-impunity

03/05/2026

A man touches the jacket of journalist Omar Al-Derawi, killed in Israeli strikes in central Gaza on 3 January 2025, alongside other Palestinians.

2025 was the deadliest year on record for journalists worldwide with 129 killed, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists: Israel was responsible for two-thirds of the killings; the Gaza Strip was the deadliest place to report from.

From deadly conflict to media blackouts, when journalists are targeted, access to reliable information becomes another casualty.

Governments won’t hold themselves to account. People will.

May 3 is World Press Freedom Day.

23/04/2026

For the survivors and victims’ families who have carried their grief in silence, today affirms that their voices have been heard and their persistence is not in vain. As these proceedings move forward, the international community will bear witness not only to the crimes that Duterte is alleged to have committed, but to the courage of those who never stopped demanding justice.