Edsa-phobia
Dee Ayroso | Mar 2, 2015
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Philippine Heart Center employees demand release of benefits
Philippine Heart Center employees demand release of benefits
“As a GOCC hospital, it shows that while our hospital is earning, it does not follow that we employees are assured of our benefits, higher salaries and security of tenure.”
Political prisoners decry continuing repression at Camp Bagong Diwa
Political prisoners decry continuing repression at Camp Bagong Diwa
“It is quite ironic that intensification of fascist reprisals and restrictions have taken place on the 29th anniversary of People Power that overthrew the Marcos Fascist Dictatorship.”
Women leaders call for Aquino’s resignation, push for People’s Transition Council
Women leaders call for Aquino’s resignation, push for People’s Transition Council
“We call on not only to women – mothers, daughters, and sisters – but to everyone to take a stand against the administration that perpetuates violence and corruption.”
Govt shields US role in Mamasapano tragedy
Govt shields US role in Mamasapano tragedy
By Satur C. Ocampo At Ground Level | The Philippine Star If you have monitored the Senate hearings on the January 25 Mamasapano tragedy and the media reportage, can you adjudge as truthful the government assertion that there was no American involvement in the...
‘All-out war’ in Maguindanao causes evacuation in 12 villages
‘All-out war’ in Maguindanao causes evacuation in 12 villages
The Suara Bangsamoro is calling for a stop to the government’s all-out offensive against Moro rebels as thousands of civilians are the ones who bear the brunt of the military aggression.
Youths, various groups call for Aquino’s resignation
Youths, various groups call for Aquino’s resignation
“Today, we march out of our classrooms to protest against a shameful presidency.”
Youth solon wants Congress review of departing US Special Forces troops
Youth solon wants Congress review of departing US Special Forces troops
“A review of the JSOTF-P operations in the Philippines will reveal the extent of US military intervention in the Philippines.”
OFWs in HK commemorate Edsa 1
OFWs in HK commemorate Edsa 1
MANILA – Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan)Hong Kong and Macau chapters led overseas Filipino workers in a protest action on Feb. 25, the 29th anniversary of People Power I. The group trooped to the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong, where they called for...
BPO employees stage candle lighting for job security, benefits amid takeover of company
BPO employees stage candle lighting for job security, benefits amid takeover of company
“WCSI management remained deaf and blind to the fear of many employees because of so many information being withheld by the company.”
Manila public school teachers protest controversial division superintendent
Manila public school teachers protest controversial division superintendent
From Muntinlupa to Manila, a controversial school superintendent has been met by teachers’ protests.
Who’s afraid of Edsa People Power?
Who’s afraid of Edsa People Power?
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective It’s ironic that the Edsa People Power monument and the Edsa shrine, which have been built to celebrate and commemorate the ouster of a dictatorship, are now off-limits to those who want to air their grievances against the...
The Anti-Edsa call for war
The Anti-Edsa call for war
VANTAGE POINT By Luis V. Teodoro Businessworld Exactly a month after the January 25 Mamasapano clash in Maguindanao, the usual rites marked the 29th anniversary of EDSA 1, the civilian-military mutiny that overthrew the Marcos dictatorship in 1986 fourteen years...
Arraignment of Tiamzon couple, other NDFP consultants deferred
Arraignment of Tiamzon couple, other NDFP consultants deferred
The Court of Appeals is expected to rule on the petition for certiorari filed by the accused soon.
Contractualization in public sector, rampant and anti-worker – workers union
Contractualization in public sector, rampant and anti-worker – workers union
“Back in 2010, there were at least 1.4 million workers, where 22 percent of the total government workers who are either contractuals or job orders, but are no longer any data available on contractualization as the Civil Service Commission has ceased requiring government offices to submit copies of contracts.”
Where were you during the Edsa People Power in 1986?
Where were you during the Edsa People Power in 1986?
A quick survey of 29 protesters at the 29th year commemoration of Edsa 1 shows how people have changed, but the government and the socio-political system still needs a-changing.
29th year of Edsa 1 | Anti-riot police block protesters
29th year of Edsa 1 | Anti-riot police block protesters
"Edsa (anniversary) is for the ordinary people who fought the dictatorship and continue to fight today,” - Renato Reyes, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan
Public school teachers hold second sit-down strike
Public school teachers hold second sit-down strike
"We open 2015 with a nationally-coordinated sit-down strike today and this struggle for salary increase for teachers and employees will culminate in a nationwide mass leave in June.”
3 oil price hikes in 3 weeks, all unjustified – transport groups
3 oil price hikes in 3 weeks, all unjustified – transport groups
'The hikes sprang from the oil companies’ “imagination and greed,” which the Oil Deregulation Law gives them license to use.'
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