The administration of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. initiated some human rights improvements in 2024 but failed to address past and ongoing violations.

Dear Prime Minister, Ahead of your upcoming visit to the Philippines, I am writing on behalf of Human Rights Watch to share several concerns that we have regarding human rights in the country.

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The government of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has taken steps to to address human rights abuses in the country, including the killings of journalists and ...

Amnesty International urged the government of the Philippines on Wednesday to cease using the country’s anti-terrorism laws against development workers and human rights activists, and to halt its ...

A human rights watchdog in the Philippines on Monday declared its “full support” for the passage of a proposed internet safety education bill protecting children from online sexual abuse and ...

MANILA, June 24, 2024 – Increasing investment in children's early development will improve the well-being of all Filipinos and strengthen the country's economic potential, a World Bank report released ...

MANILA, December 12, 2024 – Empowering local government units (LGUs) to deliver health, nutrition, and early childhood interventions is essential for boosting human capital and helping the Philippines ...