Morong 43 Release (Part 4) from Bulatlat on Vimeo. The women members of the Morong 43 hold a press conference in Quezon City, the Philippines, shortly after they were released from jail. In this video, the victims talked about their detention, their quest for justice and what lies ahead.
Month: December 2010
Photo of the Week: Harvest Time
Harvest Time
Video: Mother Pleads for ‘Morong 43′ Son Still in Military Custody
Morong 43 Release (Part 3) from Bulatlat on Vimeo. In this video clip, Adoracion Paulino pleads for her son Valentino, one of the five Morong 43 who were coerced by the Philippine military into testifying against his colleagues. Valentino is among the 10 Morong 43 who remains in the custody of the authorities.
Street Shooter: Father and Son
Father and Son
Salungguhit: A Most Welcome Change
A Most Welcome Change
Workers Frustrated Over Lower House Decision to Take Early Break
By MARYA SALAMAT
The long-delayed substantial wage hike demanded by Filipino workers found no room this Christmas in the House of Representatives. Meanwhile, prices of food and transport continue to soar, and even the ILO reported that the Filipinos’ wages suffered one of the biggest cuts in Asia.
Critics Condemn the TRB’s ‘Lies, Treachery and Betrayal’ in Hastily Approving 300% Toll-Fee Hikes
By MARYA SALAMAT
“The TRB cannot even tell us how the toll rates were computed. What was the basis for the computation of the toll rates? These questions must be answered first before they raise the toll fees,” said Northern Samar governor Paul Daza, co-convenor of the TUTOL-SLEX.
Video: Statement by ‘Morong 43? on Their Release
Morong 43 Release (Part 2) from Bulatlat on Vimeo.
Video: Warm Welcome for Freed ‘Morong 43′ as They Arrive in Press Conference Venue
Morong 43 Release (Part 1) from Bulatlat on Vimeo.
Freed ‘Morong 43’ Look Forward to Family, Good Food — and Work
By LYN V. RAMO
During the press conference, the women thanked their supporters and the mass movement for their freedom. The questions from the journalists present ranged from what one supported described as inane (“Are you still mad at the military?”) to the curious (“What was it like being imprisoned for 10 months?”)
NDFP Salutes Morong 43, Expresses Optimism for Peace Talks (PR)
Press Statement December 18, 2010 By PROF. JOSE MARIA SISON Chief Political Consultant NDFP Negotiating Panel I wish to salute the Morong 43 health workers for their perseverance in fighting for their rights and for a just cause. I congratulate them for their successful struggle and release. I am confident that their unjust imprisonment has…