Son of late dictator is the Philippines’ president-elect
“The Marcos restoration and Duterte extension are now complete. The people have no choice but to resist tyranny.”
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‘Philippine courts must be ready for climate litigation’ – green groups
The Philippine courts have some catching up to do.
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After 26 years, Marinduque court indicts Marcopper for worst mining disaster
“More than two decades in the making, the landmark case is a cautionary tale on how the Mining Act of 1995 and related policies have been lacking teeth and biased toward big businesses and their political sponsors.”
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How did re-electionist party-lists vote on important bills?
While a 2013 Supreme Court decision ruled that the party-list system is no longer exclusive to marginalized and underrepresented sectors, many party-lists still run under a platform of representing various marginalized sectors.
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In 2022 poll, party-lists still ‘backdoor’ for political dynasties
Instead of providing genuine representation for marginalized sectors, the party-list system has become a tool for political clans to remain in power.
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Fight continues for progressive party-lists facing disqualification cases
Progressive party-list groups vow to be voices of dissent in a chamber that will most… -
For the Agta-Dumagat-Remontado, forest honey is medicinal food, source of income
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Academics call for defense of historical truth, academic freedom
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Son of late dictator is the Philippines’ president-elect
"The Marcos restoration and Duterte extension are now complete. The people have no choice but… -
Red-tagged activists: No justice with Remulla as justice secretary
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Groups assail red-tagging vs. journ prof, election watchdog
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For the Agta-Dumagat-Remontado, forest honey is medicinal food, source of income
While it remains a seasonal livelihood, having a honey processing facility has helped honey hunters… -
Bikers, advocates pedal against Apayao dam projects
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Ayta Hung-ey community fights for their very survival
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A post-elections love note to friends
Dear friends, what will you do in the next six years? -
To my daughter June and her friends who said I am sorry
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Election jitters
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Dramatis personae
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Duterte advice to successor: resume peace negotiations
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What Filipino nurses want from next PH president
“It pains me to see (tarpaulins) of politicians and partylists claiming to represent our voices,… -
Heroes on call: Filipino health workers in the midst of an Omicron surge
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‘We are not immortals’ | Health workers hold protest over shortened gov’t isolation protocols, lack of benefits
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What gov’t workers want from the next Philippine president
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Union Obrera Democratica at 120: The seeds of workers’ struggle
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‘No vax, no ride,’ a burden to Filipino workers
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Lana Linaban: An epitome of a woman unbound
Lana Linaban, second nominee of Anakpawis Partylist, says she draws her strength and inspiration from… -
Ka Paeng and his continuing fight for the toiling masses
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Tarlac farmers assert ownership of 200-hectare land controlled by political clan
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War and hunger: Ukraine crisis and food insecurity in Asia
The Ukraine conflict is compounding in a multitude of ways the already upward and alarming… -
FAQ: The Russia-Ukraine conflict
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The political economy of the Ukraine crisis
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In UAE, long wait in crowded precincts mark 1st day of overseas absentee voting
Filipinos in Dubai endured long hours under the glare of the desert sun just to… -
Stranded for almost 5 months now, 29 Filipino seafarers in China want to go home
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Group calls for help for 1M Pinoys who may lose jobs due to Saudization
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How a women’s rights advocate-lawmaker walked the talk of defending women, children
“This is what our current situation calls for: that women should stand up and fight,… -
A doctor and environmentalist rises to fight for equitable health system
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Lucia Francisco, a hardworking woman community organizer
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Protesters rage over Comelec’s failure
A day after the May 9 elections, supporters of Leni Robredo, members of election watchdogs… -
Ayta Hung-ey community fights for their very survival
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Quezon City turns pink
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Exit, No Entry
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‘Duterte to use Anti-Terror Law against the opposition’ – Neri Colmenares
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A post-elections love note to friends
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Trash
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Election jitters
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2 years and back to “normal”
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Repugnant