Press Release May 24, 2010 Right to Know. Right Now! Campaign The Senate and the House of Representatives have agreed to advance the resumption of its session to 24 May 2010, Monday, instead of its original schedule of 31 May. When the House of Representatives convenes on this day, we, representatives of over 100 organizations…
Day: May 24, 2010
Nograles, House Dared: Lead, Ratify FOI Now!
By ANNIE RUTH SABANGAN and JUSTINE ESPINA-LETARGO Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism Posted By Bulatlat.com FARMER Jose Rodito Angeles did not know that he had a right to own the land he has been tilling for ages until someone from a non-government organization told him about the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). At that time…
The World Awaits RP: Freedom of Info Act
By MALOU MANGAHAS Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism Posted By Bulatlat.com TODAY starts a series of mass actions by journalists, workers, students, professionals, business and church leaders, and civil-society groups in their vigorous final push for Congress to ratify the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. But the world waits and watches, too. More than just…
NUSP, Kabataan Launch “Balik-eskwela” Hotline, Pressure CHED to Pass Tuition Hike Freeze
Press Release May 22, 2010 The National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP) and the Kabataan Partylist today launched “Balik-eskwela” hotline to gather complaints from parents and students regarding school violations on tuition and other fees consultation. According to earlier statements from CHED, the 339 schools it has approved to increase may be sliced…
Meaningful Changes and Social Justice Remain the Primary Challenge to the Filipino People
The last elections show no considerable move towards real societal change. The pursuit of meaningful change, reform in government and social justice remain the outstanding challenge to the Filipino people. The very first automated national elections have committed major errors and technical glitches that they fall short of people’s needs and expectations. These elections were…
Shrek 4ever After, 3D at Kung Bakit Politikal ang Panonood ng Pelikula
By MYKEL ANDRADA Bulatlat.com Isa sa madalas na ikomento ng mga estudyante kong kumuha ng Pan Pil 17 (Panitikan at Kulturang Popular) ngayong Summer 2010 ay “Sir! Ang hirap ng manood ng pelikula nang hindi nag-a-analyze.” Sinabi ko kasi sa mga estudyante ko sa naunang mga araw ng aming klase na “Watching (films) will never…
Student Groups Set to Stop Tuition Hike, Demand CHED to Impose Moratorium
Press Release May 22, 2010 The National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP) and the Kabataan Partylist vowed to “stop the current wave of tuition and other fee increases nationwide.” The youth groups also warned CHED of militant mass demonstrations should the latter fail to heed the call of parents and students for a…
Abra Massively Militarized
By MLM www.nordis.net BAGUIO CITY — Massive militarization is intensifying warlordism and worsening the peace and order situation in Abra, said Diego Wadagan, spokesperson of the Agustin Begnalen Command (NPA-Abra), in a May 3 statement sent to Nordis via email. In a statement Wadagan said the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of…
Urban Poor Challenges New Administration
By OFELIA EMPIAN www.nordis.net BAGUIO CITY — The Organisasyon ti Nakurapay nga Umili ti Syudad (ORNUS) and the Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA) challenged the newly-elected leaders of the country to fulfil their promises to the people. According to Santos Mero, Deputy Secretary of CPA, the elected leaders should “address the main problems of the country…