iDEFEND Questions "State of Lawless Violence"

Wazzup Pilipinas! In Defense of Human Rights and Dignity Movement (iDEFEND) strongly condemns the Davao City Night Market bombing which resulted in the deaths of 14 people and injuries to 67 others. This calculated, deliberate, and brutal assault on defenseless civilians is intolerable, and...

Who Decides Which Species Deserve the Right to Survive and Thrive?

Wazzup Pilipinas! During these times of extreme global warming, the preservation of marine ecology should be of utmost importance. The rich marine life has provided food for many people for the past centuries and has allowed us to live the way we do. Over-fishing and predatory decimation of ocean...

The Extraordinary Story of an Unlikely Hero in the Philippines

Wazzup Pilipinas!To quote Winston Churchill, “It has been said that Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.” In politics, perception matters. Voters elect the newbie when they are hopeful, but fall back on the familiar when...