February 25 marks the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, a defining moment that restored democratic governance in the country. This historic event continues to serve as a powerful reminder of the courage of the Filipino people in advancing freedom, justice, and democracy. For years, members of the UP community have joined […]
The plight of indigenous peoples (IPs) in the Philippines is often overlooked, with over 100 IP groups in the country facing high rates of unemployment and illiteracy while struggling with discrmination and the prevalence of militarization and armed conflict in their ancestral territories. To give more background and context to these issues, and to […]
“Perhaps, when I end my tenure as the Chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights, and when I return to perhaps a teaching role or a mentoring role, I am certain, I will return once more to many of these great works of Philosophy and refresh my mind about the important things that we must […]
The University of the Philippines will be the site of the country’s memorial for victims of human rights violations. UP and the Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission (HRVVMC) will sign on Friday, September 21, 2018, at 10:30 AM, a memorandum of understanding to be partners in the establishment of the Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial, Museum, and/or Library in UP Diliman.