Two indigenous peoples and peasants struggling for land are killed in the country every month.
‘Ph has most land activists killed in Asia, LatAm’ – study
Month: July 2015
‘Free Adel Silva’
A campaign committee calls for the release of peace consultant Adelberto Silva, Sharon Cabusao and Isidro de Lima, and for the resumption of talks between the Government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines.
Ruffling the feathers of conservatives
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective Two issues are ruffling the feathers of conservatives recently: divorce and same-sex marriage. Late last week, Pope Francis was quoted admitting that there are instances when it is “morally necessary” to end a marriage. “ One particular instance cited by Pope Francis that makes ending a marriage justifiable is “when…
‘Tatay Parago’ and the defiance of Paquibato
KALIBUTAN By LEON DULCE With the death of the New People’s Army’s Commander Leoncio Pitao alias Parago Sandoval, a stalwart figure in the Philippine Revolution has fallen. Perhaps unexpectedly, at least for the State, warm tributes to the guerrilla leader from the people of Mindanao were outpouring. Journalists expressed in different ways their deep respect,…
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‘Regularization order still exists only on paper’ – Tanduay workers
Tanduay workers have initiated a campaign to boycott Tanduay products and they are asking the people to support it.
Mary Jane’s family hopes she’ll be home by Xmas
“We appeal to the DOJ, no more delays, please.”
Duterte urges NPA-AFP ceasefire as mourning for Ka Parago starts
Davao City mayor asks the state army and police “to always respect those who fight for their principles.”