“Hearing the problems of the lumads (Mindanao’s IPs), they really inspire you and put your problems in perspective.”
Young Fil-Ams form alliance for human rights, environment
Day: August 12, 2015
Higher education head hit for saying college ‘is not necessary’
“Patricia Licuanan’s statement further exposed the true intention of the administration of President Aquino to abdicate its obligation to ensure that children and the youth will have an opportunity to study and finish higher education.”
‘Damn the dams’ | Indigenous peoples say no to destructive energy projects
“Damming of rivers, changing their use or diverting their flow also means desecrating indigenous peoples’ ancestral lands and the loss of indigenous knowledge and culture.”
Police bars judge trying Tiamzon spouses from entering Crame
“It is ironic that our letter signed by the judge was honored. But the judge herself was not allowed to enter.”
Chemical workers appeal for support to union leaders
A labor NGO urged Cenapro Chemicals owner Mr. Amado Go to respect workers’ rights as befits a Christian most especially a Papal awardee.
’Enough’ | Groups want 20-year-old Mining Act junked
“We must put an end to this policy of poison and plunder, and must make sure that politicians who will continue this mining policy regime are no longer allowed to remain in power.”
The political satire of Juana Change
“Artists are very effective in criticism because the attack is different, its penetration to the audience’s consciousness is different. Art goes straight to the heart, to the psyche.”
Health groups give ‘kalabasa’ award to Aquino
“Its health agenda document, like that of past administrations…is all rhetorics of accessibility and quality health care for the poor, while in reality, the people are left miserable and dying with inadequate health care.”