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By JOAN GARCIA Bulatlat.com PAGUDPUD, Ilocos Norte -- With the sound of Tibetan gongs and the chatter of family and friends, the reunion of Dom-an Macagne-Manegdeg and her in-laws served not only to commemorate the death of her husband Pepe, but more importantly,...
By JOAN GARCIA Bulatlat.com VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur -- As a third year Tourism student at the University of Northern Philippines (UNP), Tracy Lee Galang has a lot of school-related expenses. Aside from the on-the-job trainings, she and her classmates have to travel...
MANILA -- Members of the Moro-Christian People’s Alliance (MCPA) troop to the Department of Justice Monday to call for an end to human-rights violations against the Bangsamoro people. The MCPA also joined the call for the release of the 43 health workers and other political prisoners.
Press Statement 06 December 2010 MAKABAYAN demands the immediate and unconditional release of the 43 volunteer doctors, midwives and community health workers now in the 3rd day of hunger strike to protest their unjust arrest and detention. “Why does President...
Press Statement 06 December 2010 Four days prior to the observance of the International Human Rights Day, relatives and supporters of the Morong 43 renewed their call for the immediate withdrawal of all cases filed against the incarcerated health workers in Camp...
Press Statement 6 December 2010 President Aquino, who was elected for his “matuwid na landas” campaign slogan, has the moral obligation to correct the wrongs and injustices committed by the past two administrations of Estrada and Arroyo against the Moro people....
Press Release 06 December 2010 We condemn Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Col. Antonio Parlade Jr.’s statement that National Democratic Front chief negotiator Luis Jalandoni’s call for the release of the Morong 43 is an “affirmation” that the health...
Press Statement 5 December 2010 As the 2011 proposed national budget nears its finality tomorrow with the Bicameral Conference Committee (BCC) meeting of the Senate and the Congress, youth representative Raymond ‘Mong’ Palatino of Kabataan Party-list today said...
PAHAYAG SA MIDYA 6 Disyembre, 2010 Naninindigan ang mga drayber ng kuliglig, na marahas na dinispers at ikinulong noong nakaraang Disyembre 1, 2010 sa Maynila, para sa pagpapatuloy ng laban para sa aming karapatan sa kabuhayan. Mariin naming kinukundena ang marahas...
Press Statement 5 December 2010 Female Warden Disallows Visit of Doctor of Detainee’s Choice The national human rights alliance Karapatan today called on the attention of the Philippine government authorities to stop the retaliatory tactics against the hunger...
Press Statement December 5, 2010 The Armed Forces of the Philippines's 10th Infantry Division-Eastern Mindanao Command is again guilty of spreading disinformation to deceive the public and save face regarding the November 30 incident in Barangay Paloc, Maragusan,...
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“An empty stomach doesn’t need empty doublespeak from Malacanang. We need our freedom,” the Morong 43 said in a statement.
MANILA -- Supporters of the detained 43 health workers, collectively known as Morong 43, trooped to Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan, Taguig, today to call for the immediate release of the health workers, who are now on their second day of hunger strike.
By LUIS V. TEODORO Vantage Point | BusinessWorld Posted by Bulatlat.com They’re called state universities and colleges (SUCs) -- part of a public educational system that’s supposed to enable those who either can’t afford to pay the huge fees most private schools...
By CAROL PAGADUAN-ARAULLO Streetwise | BusinessWorld Posted by Bulatlat.com The adage that Filipino families put top priority on education – after basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter – is often held up as an example of traditional values that we can be...
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
The kuliglig is one of the quickest ways to go in and around Metro Manila's inner streets. It can navigate the smallest alleys with ease. If only the struggle by the drivers of these uniquely Filipino contraptions to keep their jobs and livelihood were as trouble-free.
Sidebar: Kuliglig, Pedicab Drivers Protest Highlights Lack in Jobs, Mass Transport
By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Private and public sector workers marched from Welcome Rotonda to Mendiola on November 30 to commemorate Bonifacio Day and drum up their demand for a substantial wage hike for all workers nationwide. Coming from numerous...
By ADELA DEYAEN WAYAS Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat BAGUIO CITY –“Many go hungry among the poor,” Gerry Cacho of the Tongtongan ti Umili (TTU) said regarding the report of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) that the price increases in the region are...
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