22 April 2012 When they’ve tortured and scared you for twenty odd years / Then they expect you to pick a career / When you can’t really function you’re so full of fear / A working class hero is something to be. This excerpt from the lyrics of John Lennon’s 1971 song “Working Class Hero”…
Day: April 22, 2012
The Force of Relevance
For the Class 2012 of the University of the Philippines Congress of Teachers/Educators for Nationalism and Democracy- University of the Philippines (CONTEND-UP) 22 April 2012 The question has never been whether or not a UP graduate will succeed beyond the gates of the university. Doubtless, your UP education has sharpened your edges enough to cut…
Justice remains elusive for Eden Marcellana and Eddie Gumanoy
Video: Justice remains elusive for Eden Marcellana and Eddie Gumanoy
For Dana Marie
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com Dear Dana Marie, I know I am a stranger to you. I last saw you four years ago, after the United Nations Human Rights Committee issued a resolution on the murder of your mother Eden Marcellana and peasant leader Eddie Gumanoy. You barely spoke during that interview but your words…
Migrant groups intensify promotion of Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) registration
Government employees press for wage increaseem> (Photo courtesy of Courage Government Employees Partylist)