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News in Pictures: Workers remember Ka Bel and his struggle for legislated substantial wage hike

News in Pictures: Workers remember Ka Bel and his struggle for legislated substantial wage hike


The labor center KMU which Ka Bel led for years said their group's vow to advance the people’s struggle for their basic rights and for a significant wage hike is, in their belief, the highest tribute they can give Ka Bel. (Text by MARYA SALAMAT ; Photos by RANDY EVANGELISTA / Bulatlat.com)

Amnesty International hits Aquino government for lack of justice, continuing violations

Amnesty International hits Aquino government for lack of justice, continuing violations

By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Civilians continued to be killed as the military’s counter-insurgency plan failed to differentiate between civilians and members of the NPA [New People’s Army]. In some cases, the police or the military claimed that the deaths occurred during ‘legitimate encounters.’” Amnesty International.

Union of Government employees raise issue of discontinuance of housing loans with new GSIS leadership

Union of Government employees raise issue of discontinuance of housing loans with new GSIS leadership

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“The GSIS and the rest of the government’s agencies concerned with providing socialized housing should look at this issue not in terms of profitability and return on investments, but as a service to the Filipino people.” – Gaite

People’s organizations present list of demands to gov’t, NDFP panels

People’s organizations present list of demands to gov’t, NDFP panels

By RONALYN V. OLEA
The National Democratic Front of the Philippines refers to the negotiations for a Comprehensive Agreement of Social and Economic Reforms as “the meat” of the peace talks as it aims to address the root causes of the armed conflict.

Sidebar: Government too slow in releasing political prisoners – NDFP consultant

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