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Tacloban City Regional Trial Court Branch 45 has denied appeals by activists Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle Domequil against their terrorism financing conviction and bail plea. Groups including NUJP and KAPATID condemned the ruling as a dangerous precedent. Their legal counsel plans to pursue remedies to reverse it.

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Activist Sonam Wangchuk's release on March 14 ended a months-long legal and political standoff between his allies, Ladakh's leadership, and the Centre. He had been detained under the National Security Act 1980, with the Centre calling him the “chief provocateur” of violent clashes in Leh in September 2025 that left four dead. Yet, post-release protests signal ongoing demands for constitutional safeguards.

Minister of Works David Umahi has detailed his side of an encounter with activist Omoyele Sowore at the Federal Capital Territory Police Command. Sowore confronted Umahi inside the command on Wednesday. The incident gained attention after a viral video circulated.

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On February 25, 2026, the Philippines commemorates the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution that toppled Ferdinand Marcos's dictatorship. Discussions and gatherings examine the movement's legacy amid ongoing political challenges. Student leaders vow mobilizations against corruption and political dynasties.

A court convicted community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and human rights worker Marielle Domequil of terror financing based on testimony from rebel returnees. The accused claim the P100,000 they provided was for communities displaced by militarization in Leyte and Samar, not for the New People’s Army. This case highlights the weaponization of anti-money laundering laws against activists amid the Philippines' gray list status with the FATF.

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In a recent interview, Cuban actor and activist Yunior Garcia Aguilera shares his theater experiences, opposition role, and essential reforms for a potential transition in Cuba. Exiled in Madrid after regime threats, he stresses the need for rule of law, public order, and market freedom. Garcia admits past mistakes due to lack of political preparation and urges sharing concrete projects for the country's future.