The issue here is not only the highly irregular process in which Comelec chose Smartmatic-TIM to do diagnostic work with the PCOS machines. The issue here is the lack of transparency, the lack of check and balance within Comelec, the lack of openness and accountability to the public.” — Kabataan Partylist Rep. Terry Ridon
Day: April 22, 2015
Environmental activists declare Mines bureau ‘closed’
“Until now MGB has not heeded the call of the people to disallow and disapprove foreign large-scale mining corporations.”
Kin of OFWs to DFA: ‘Why are you always clueless?’
Relatives of distressed OFWs expressed support to Mary Jane Veloso while expressing their frustrations over the seeming lack of action from the government.
‘Victory’ | Filipino language defenders laud SC for TRO on Ched Memo Order 20
“This is a victory for all Filipinos who clamor for a nationalist education system, aligned with the goals of strengthening national identity, and achieving national development.”
Workers, youth groups rally to save Mary Jane, demand reforms
“All public officials who claim to be serving Filipinos should echo the call to save Mary Jane’s life.”