It is difficult for a human rights advocate to argue against an appeal based on humanitarian grounds. Erap arguably may be equally entitled to humanitarian relief as Ninoy Aquino. But while Ninoy really had valid humanitarian grounds to support his plea to be allowed to leave the country to seek medical aid, Erap has none.  read more »

With only one week remaining before the Hong Kong Government releases its decision on the wage cut issue, the IBP-Committee on Filipino Migrant Workers’ Rights has added its weight to the calls not to cut the minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong.  read more »

Counsel for the eighty (80) complainants and private prosecutors Romeo T. Capulong, Marie Yuvienco and Jayson Lamchek in the plunder and forfeiture of ill-gotten wealth cases against former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada today issued the following statement in connection with the latter’s plan to go to the U.S. purportedly for eye treatment:  read more »