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IDEALS, Inc.

An alternative lawyering group committed to upholding human dignity, facilitating access to justice.

The Initiatives for Dialogue and Empowerment through Alternative Legal Services (IDEALS) is a non-stock, non-profit legal focused advocacy and service institution organized to address the legal and technical needs of the marginalized, disempowered, and vulnerable groups, particularly the agrarian reform beneficiaries, farmer-traders, migrant sectors, persons and communities affected by disasters, and victims of human rights violations. We envision an empowered citizenry sustained by participatory and accountable governance, equitable enjoyment of resources and opportunities, and accessible justice. Since 2005, we taken a shot at the ground and implemented programs based on the current context confronting the country.

21/09/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 — 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭, 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭.

Maraming salamat sa lahat ng nakibahagi sa paglulunsad ng 𝘿𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙, 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙨: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙗𝙚𝙡 ni Ed Quitoriano.

May mga kwentong kailangang buksan. May mga kasaysayang kailangang balikan. At may mga alaala na hindi dapat hayaang mawala.

Ang pag-alala ay hindi lamang pagbabalik sa nakaraan. Ito ay pag-unawa sa mga kwentong bumuo sa atin, sa mga aral na iniwan, at sa mga bagay na patuloy nating kailangang pag-usapan.

Salamat sa pakikinig. Salamat sa pakikibahagi. At higit sa lahat, salamat sa pag-alala.

𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨. 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐚.

21/09/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗮𝘁 𝟱𝟰: 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼

On September 21, 1972, Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. signed Proclamation No. 1081, placing the Philippines under Martial Law. The years that followed were marked by widespread arrests and detention, torture, enforced disappearances, killings, and other grave human rights violations.

But the story of Martial Law in the Philippines cannot be told without remembering Mindanao.

In the years before and after the declaration, communities across Mindanao, particularly Moro communities, experienced intensified militarization and armed conflict. Martial Law expanded the role and power of the military, while civilians faced displacement, violence, and violations of their rights.

Abdulkarim Kamli, 50, tapped his chest five times as he painfully recalled all the lives he lost throughout the years he spent as an M**F fighter during Martial Law.

He remembered how the bullets ripped through their community and killed every Muslim body the bullets would find. Fathers, uncles, brothers, young boys—even the young boys—were especially killed by the military on mere suspicions that they were rebels.

Massacres and attacks against Moro communities became part of this history. The experiences of communities in Lanao, Sulu, Cotabato, and other parts of Mindanao are among the stories that must be remembered alongside the broader national narrative of Martial Law.

At 54, remembering Martial Law also means remembering Mindanao.

Remembering the communities that endured.
Remembering the stories that were silenced.
And remembering the continuing call for truth, justice, and accountability.

Read Abdulkarim Kamli’s full story from our Martial Law @ 50 archives here:
👉 https://bit.ly/RememberMartialLaw0921

20/09/2026

𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗢, 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗘! 🌱

Siyasatin ang kalinaw at kusog sa pakikinig at kapabanay. ⛰️

On September 18, PeaceBuilders Community, Inc. (PBCI) facilitated learning sessions introducing the Bagobo-Tagabawa of Upper Catigan, Toril, Davao City. Since 2025, PBCI has been a companion of the Bagobo-Tagabawa indigenous cultural community in practicing peace and reconciliation principles and empowering indigenous leadership through agroforestry and coffee social enterprise. Following this, Bennette Grace T. Mañulit, President and Chief Executive Officer of PBCI, facilitated learning sessions on ethically engaging with Indigenous Peoples, listening to and recognizing their trauma healing process.

The next learning session focused on understanding the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Self-determination, zooming into the Bagobo-Tagabawa’s struggle and initiatives to preserve their culture and traditions, and defend their ancestral land amid displacement, discrimination and harassment.

In preparation for their community exchange with the Bagobo-Tagabwa, the fellows learned to listen genuinely, putting lived experiences at the core of practicing inclusive and grounded peacebuilding efforts.

💡 is supported by Brot für die Welt under the (Strengthening People’s Actions for Human Rights and Kalilintad [Peace]) project, as part of our continued efforts to increase young people's engagement in human rights, peace, and non-violence initiatives.

18/09/2026

Last September 11, we were joined by Sentro ng mga Nagkakaisa at Progresibong Manggagawa (SENTRO) and IDEALS for our roundtable event, Philippine Power: Navigating Risks, Opportunities, and Trade-offs in the Philippine Just Energy Transition.

See what their representatives have shared on accountability and transparency gaps in trade negotiations hindering meaningful participation from affected stakeholders and on the Philippines’ participation in the renewable energy supply chain.

Read the full scoping study: https://bit.ly/PhilippinePowerStudy

18/09/2026

𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻. 🌿

The SALIMBAGO Fellowship 2026 is taking its fellows to Davao City for its 2nd in-person learning session. In companionship with PeaceBuilders Community, Inc., the fellows will step beyond the session rooms and into the Bagobo-Tagabawa community of Upper Catigan, Toril, Davao City—creating space to listen, connect, and learn from the people who know their communities best.

As part of Phase I: Paghubog at Pakikinig, this session is an invitation to truly embody pakikinig: to slow down, be present, and listen to the stories and everyday realities shared by members of the community. This time, learning doesn't just happen in a room. It happens through conversations, shared moments, as the fellows immerse themselves in the Bagobo-Tagabawa’s ancestral domain.

Together with fellow changemakers, fellows will experience what it means to listen with openness and learn from the people we engage.

So let’s walk this path together, remain meaningfully curious, and be ready to listen.

is supported by Brot für die Welt under the (Strengthening People’s Actions for Human Rights and Kalilintad (Peace) project as part of our continued efforts for increasing young people's engagement in human rights, peace and non-violence initiatives.

17/09/2026

❗𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗖𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧❗

IDEALS, Inc. is looking for a 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 who can join our team in 𝗜𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆. Please send your application through this link (http://bit.ly/apply-idealsinc). Only applications submitted to this form will be evaluated.

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
Please see this link: https://tinyurl.com/y6mz39s7

IDEALS maintains a zero-tolerance stance on allegations of Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH). Any reported instances of PSEAH will be promptly and thoroughly addressed and responded in accordance with established protocols such as asking for character references. We are committed to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all individuals associated with our organization, and we take all allegations seriously, prioritizing the well-being and dignity of those involved. False accusations will also be addressed appropriately, ensuring fairness and due process while upholding our unwavering commitment to combatting PSEAH in all its forms.

We are a non-profit, non-stock legal-focused advocacy and service institution organized to address the legal and technical needs of the marginalized, disempowered, and vulnerable groups, particularly the agrarian beneficiaries, farmer-traders, migrant sector of society, persons and communities affected by disasters, and victims of human rights violations.

Follow us on Twitter (), visit our page, check out our website (ideals.org.ph) to see our work, and monitor our recruitment website (https://www.idealsorg.work/careers) for future job openings.

17/09/2026

#𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 | “𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲.”

Before heading to the Bagobo-Tagabawa community in Davao, let’s look back at the final day of Salimbago 2026’s In-Person Session 1 in Zamboanga City last August 16! 🌱

Last August, one of our sessions discussed what a culture of peace is in practice. Hussein Abo of Alliance of Magnanimous Youth Leaders, Inc. (AMYL) facilitated the discussion, where fellows explored the Six Petals of Peace and reflected on how peace can be nurtured through inner peace, justice and compassion, human rights, intercultural solidarity, and harmony with the earth.

Closing the day, Habeb Guiaman, IDEALS Mindanao Projects Coordinator, then facilitated a Story Circle: Personal Journeys in Peacebuilding and Advocacy, where fellows shared the experiences that shaped their commitment to community work and peacebuilding. From volunteering and youth leadership to education, humanitarian work, and responding to challenges in their communities, each story reflected a different path toward becoming a changemaker.

The stories reminded us that peacebuilding does not always begin with grand actions. Sometimes, it starts with showing up, listening, learning, and choosing to serve our communities in whatever ways we can.

Together, these stories remind us that our individual journeys may be different, but when brought together, they can contribute to something greater, a stronger, more connected, and more peaceful community. 🌱

💡 is supported by Brot für die Welt under the (Strengthening People’s Actions for Human Rights and Kalilintad/Peace) project as part of our continued efforts for increasing young people's engagement in human rights, peace and non-violence initiatives.

16/09/2026

Last September 11, we were joined by the Department of Trade and Industry and the Energy Regulatory Commission for our roundtable event, Philippine Power: Navigating Risks, Opportunities, and Trade-offs in the Philippine Just Energy Transition.

See what their representatives have shared on the Philippines' continued participation in strong trade liberalization despite questions over its gains for industries, workers, and basic sectors, and on balancing investor interests under FTAs with consumer welfare amid energy and climate crisis.

Read the full scoping study: https://bit.ly/PhilippinePowerStudy

15/09/2026

Under the SALIMBAGO 2026 Fellowship, IDEALS and the PeaceBuilders Community, Inc. (PBCI) are teaming up together to recreate what it means to advance peace through community-led social actions.

Last August, we visited the Bagobo Tagabawa community to lay the groundwork for meaningful dialogue and shared learning. In the next fellowship session, our fellows will be engaging with the Bagobo Tagabawa community in Upper Catigan, Davao City to explore how coffee farming and social entrepreneurship drive their healing, self-determination, and fight for rights as Indigenous Peoples. ☕⛰️

We express our deep gratitude and appreciation for PBCI and Bagobo Tagabawa community for opening their hearts and stories to us. We look forward to walking this path of peace and healing together. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏼☮️

💡 is supported by Brot für die Welt under the (Strengthening People’s Actions for Human Rights and Kalilintad/Peace) project as part of our continued efforts for increasing young people's engagement in human rights, peace and non-violence initiatives.

14/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us — both onsite and online — last Friday, September 11, 2026, for an insightful and engaging discussion during our roundtable event, Philippine Power: Navigating Risks, Opportunities, and Trade-offs in the Philippine Just Energy Transition.

The panelists were Atty. Tony Salvador from IDEALS and Third World Network, Ms. Marie Sherylyn D. Aquia, Director of the Bureau of International Trade Relations - Department of Trade and Industry, Engr. Jayson G. Corpuz, Chief Energy Regulation Officer of the Renewable Energy Division - Energy Regulatory Commission, Mr. Pope John Sotto, Policy Manager of the Global Wind Energy Council, Dr. Emmanual Genesis T. Andal, Associate Professor at the College of Economics and Management, University of the Philippines - Los Baños, and Mr. Josua Mata, Secretary-General of Sentro ng mga Nagkakaisa at Progresibong Manggagawa (SENTRO). The discussion was moderated by Atty. Isabel Patricia Soresca, an environmental and energy lawyer.

The event covered the following key points:
• Opportunities and risks of free trade and the Just Energy Transition
• Investment and local development
• Trade governance representation and participation of civil society
• Institutional accountability and industrial policy in the age of regional, global integration

Both the panel discussion and open Q&A forum highlighted that navigating the Philippines’ Just Energy Transition requires looking beyond trade liberalization alone. While FTAs can open opportunities for investment, technology, and emerging renewable energy industries, their benefits must be matched with strong domestic policies, local capacity-building, safeguards, and meaningful participation from the communities and sectors most affected by the transition. The diversity of voices in both the panel and the audience underscored the importance of ensuring that the country’s energy and development pathways are shaped not only by those in the room, but also by those who will experience their consequences on the ground.

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