by Admin | Nov 6, 2018 | Statements
Democracy on the line Freedom is no easy matter. Freedom, Liberty, and Democracy are never freely given – these are seized, won, and molded from the countless struggles by the Filipino people. Thus, these require constant vigilance to ensure it does not stray...
by Admin | Nov 6, 2018 | Statements
No place for tyranny and misogyny There is no safe place in a society with a misogynist president who blatantly abuses his political power to persecute his critics. President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent comment, “as long as there are many beautiful women,...
by Admin | Oct 30, 2018 | Statements
Dangerous Precedent by A Dangerous President Initiatives for Dialogue and Empowerment through Alternative Legal Services, Inc. (IDEALS, Inc.) vehemently condemns the arrest and arbitrary detention of the three young lawyers from the Desierto & Desierto Law Firm....
by Admin | Oct 30, 2018 | Statements
There is no true peace when there is no true freedom It has been months since the firefight in Marawi City has ended – a momentary taste of freedom and of peace. It was supposed to mark the new phase in the lives of the people of Marawi. However, what should be...
by Admin | Oct 23, 2018 | Statements
The circle of life exists because there is balance The Republic of the Philippines is a democratic country. The essence of a true republic hangs on the balance that exists among the three powers – the Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary – and led by...
by Admin | Oct 22, 2018 | Statements
The Corrupt Roams Free In 2013, the Pork Barrel Scam made history and, until now, continues to scandalize the Filipino society. Janet Lim Napoles, the principally accused in this scam, has been enjoying the privilege of being under a provisional witness protection...
by Admin | Oct 21, 2018 | Statements
Steadfast, Unmoved, Uncompromising The impeachment threat and a quo warranto case against Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno is part of a deeply alarming trend, where perceived enemies of the Duterte administration are subjected to a witch hunt. Those who express...
