‘Regulation won’t solve national addiction;’ recovering online gambler urges total ban
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‘Regulation won’t solve national addiction;’ recovering online gambler urges total ban
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NPU bill veto sparks relief, but struggle for education persists
NPU bill veto sparks relief, but struggle for education persists
While students cheered the veto as a rejection of privatization, many stressed that the core crisis remains: PUP is still underfunded.
‘Release unjustly convicted human rights defender’
‘Release unjustly convicted human rights defender’
“We were surprised that she was [arrested]. So we still really don't know why she was red-tagged because she hasn't encountered any red-tagging before."
A year after son’s killing, Maligday family continues to seek justice
A year after son’s killing, Maligday family continues to seek justice
As the case finally inches forward after months of silence, the family’s testimony stands as both a plea and a warning that state violence continues unchecked unless confronted head-on.
IT experts welcome EU recommendation on PH election, urge Comelec to abide
IT experts welcome EU recommendation on PH election, urge Comelec to abide
The specific 21 recommendations propose several solutions to address the major issues during the election period such as electoral violence, concentrations of political power among few families, vote-buying, and its legal framework.
‘Buhay ang bike lane’: Cyclists push back vs MMDA plans
‘Buhay ang bike lane’: Cyclists push back vs MMDA plans
“We’re not asking for much, just don’t take away the five meters that help us get home alive."
Fisherfolk group presses CHR to act on mounting harassment in Navotas
Fisherfolk group presses CHR to act on mounting harassment in Navotas
The group views the harassment as part of a broader pattern of suppression targeting coastal resistance to reclamation across Manila Bay.
Makabayan bloc urges probe into Manila airport privatization
Makabayan bloc urges probe into Manila airport privatization
The Makabayan bloc emphasized the direct effect of privatization of public transport to the Filipino people as fees will increase.
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A year after son’s killing, Maligday family continues to seek justice
As the case finally inches forward after months of silence, the family’s testimony stands as both a plea and a warning that state violence continues unchecked unless confronted head-on.
As more solar farms rise, Ilocos Norte community fears worsening climate impacts
As more solar farms rise, Ilocos Norte community fears worsening climate impacts
For years, residents of Barangay Paguludan-Salindeg in Currimao town have endured the impacts of solar energy projects in their community, including extreme heat and worsening flooding. These issues began with the construction of solar power plants by Mirae Asia Energy Corp. in 2016 and intensified when Nuevo Solar Energy Corp. started operating in 2023. Both power plants have a combined capacity of 85 megawatt.
When schools harbor a sex offender, children are put in danger
When schools harbor a sex offender, children are put in danger
The Safe Spaces Act outlined the obligations that all schools must adhere to. Schools must designate an officer-in-charge to handle these types of grievances. They are required to adopt a grievance procedure that investigates complaints and makes decisions within 10 days of receiving them, taking appropriate steps, such as administrative penalties, to resolve the situation.
Police memo links PH’s exit from money laundering ‘grey list’ to activist crackdown allegations
Police memo links PH’s exit from money laundering ‘grey list’ to activist crackdown allegations
A memorandum issued by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Regional Field Unit based in La Union province reveals the existence of “Project ‘Exit the Greylist.’” It directly links the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) process to at least one terrorist financing case against an activist.
Delusion of growth amid rising poverty and hunger
Delusion of growth amid rising poverty and hunger
In 2024, the Marcos Jr administration implemented economic policies that favor big businesses and foreign investors while keeping wages at miserable levels.
Campus militarization intensifies, undermining academic freedom
Campus militarization intensifies, undermining academic freedom
"If this program is pushed through, the militarization of the schools could have dangerous consequences for the democratic aspects of our country. Given the current political climate, the state might use the militarization of young people for selfish purposes, which would inevitably lead to human rights violations."
Cheaper rice prices ‘unlikely’ as high-cost agri inputs remain a struggle for farmers
Cheaper rice prices ‘unlikely’ as high-cost agri inputs remain a struggle for farmers
Rolan Cagas, who also sits as president of the Claveria Federation of Rice Farmers Associations, shared that their top concern was the rising prices of farm inputs, especially fertilizers, as it would now cost over P1,800 per sack, higher than the less-than-P1,000 price in the past years.
Workers in Southern Tagalog pin hope in unionism amid an uncertain Christmas
Workers in Southern Tagalog pin hope in unionism amid an uncertain Christmas
“Time and again, we’ve proven that the union is the strongest weapon and shield that we have against exploitation.”
Calumpit residents brace for worse flooding, displacement with the construction of the Malolos-Clark railway project
Calumpit residents brace for worse flooding, displacement with the construction of the Malolos-Clark railway project
“Development projects should be planned and implemented in the context of the country's urgent needs and solutions to current dilemmas, and with thorough consideration of its long-term effects on the environment."
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TWIPH | US-Ph Military Bases Agreement of 1947
Last T?h?i?s? week in people’s history, balikan natin ang pagpirma sa U.S.-Philippines Military Bases Agreement (MBA) noong March 14, 1947—isang kasunduang umano’y magtitiyak ng seguridad ng bansa. Pero sa realidad, nagdala ito ng pang-aabuso at pananatili ng impluwensyang kolonyal ng Amerika. Ano nga ba ang naging epekto nito, at bakit hanggang ngayon ay may presensya pa rin ang U.S. military sa ating teritoryo?
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