“The DOLE considers child labor as a mere law enforcement problem, monitoring cases of child labor, stopping some operations that employ child labor, and threatening to penalize some employers.”– KMU
Dismissing the case against the accused murderers of Juvy Capion and her sons, Pops and John, “was a go-signal for military and paramilitary groups to continue killing civilians opposed to big mines and other destructive projects.” – Task Force Justice for Environment Defenders
“We do not want the company to perish. All we want is for the company to hear the issues of their workers.” — Sagada Weaving Workers Union (SWWU)
By RAYMUND B. VILLANUEVA
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