By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA – The Cabuyao Municipal Trial Court issued a warrant of arrest dated August 2, 2012 against labor leader Hermenegildo “Hermie” Marasigan. Marasigan is a member of KMU’s national council and vice-chairman of the the Pagkakaisa ng Manggagawa sa Timog Katagalugan (Pamantik), KMU’s regional chapter. According to a report…
Day: October 3, 2012
Documentary film ‘Nanay Mameng,’ one of the year’s most significant films
By TERENCE KRISHNA V. LOPEZ Bulatlat.com MANILA — Arguably, Carmen “Nanay Mameng” Deunida of the urban poor group Kadamay is one of this century’s most popular and most endearing woman activist. Staunch. Fiery. Passionate. These are just a few words that describe how she speaks in public whether in rallies or in small gatherings. Her…
14-year old shot and killed in demolition in Tarlac City
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“Cali was only a boy; I don’t understand why they had to shoot and kill him. He was only there to help the residents keep their houses.” – Jojie Martinez, 10 years old