Justin Francia



A former Features Writer and Associate Editor for External Affairs at The Manila Collegian, the official student publication of the University of the Philippines-Manila.

She has interned at Rappler and When In Manila and completed her practicum with the Mission for Migrant Workers in Hong Kong. Additionally, she has contributed articles to Manila Today.

Some of her works can be found in this online portfolio.

To Disserve and Neglect

In the face of a pandemic, extreme virus containment measures, and an enhanced community quarantine, looming in the streets are police officials. As if sent to a warzone, it is evident that these cops are not dressed in medical protective equipment yet fully armed with firearms. With the president’s order to “shoot dead” those who will not abide by the rules of the lockdown, people are forced to be blindly subservient to the authority. These police officials, nonetheless, often forget that the

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IN PHOTOS: Artworks by political prisoners show their plight

MANILA, Philippines – Artworks and products made by political prisoners were exhibited on Saturday, June 15, during the relaunching of rights group Kapatid. The event, held at the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), showcased works including sculptures and cross-stitches, among others. The works are also a means to gain financial aid for their legal fight. The artworks, according to Kapatid, reflect the vigor and struggles of the detained activists and human rights defenders. (READ: Powering thr