They urged Duterte to reject the “elitist, colonial and repressive” education that widens the gap between the rich and the poor. By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – In anticipation of the incoming administration, public school teachers under the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) came up with an eight-point agenda, which they hope will…
Day: June 16, 2016
Progressives laud GPH-NDFP exploratory talks
“The speedy agreement between the GPH and the NDFP on the points for discussion in the formal peace negotiations shows the sincerity of both parties to pursue a just and lasting peace.”
Why are mass shootings so frequent in America?
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective The Orlando shooting at the Pulse club, considered as the deadliest mass shooting in US history so far, shocked the world. Aside from the fact that there were 49 killed and 50 wounded, the cold, methodical manner by which it was carried out makes one wonder how much hate there…
Japanese embassy picketed over Nakashin workers’ contractualization
PH labor laws say that employees performing tasks that are “necessary and desirable to the usual business of the company” are considered regular employees.
NDF, incoming Duterte peace panel agree to hold formal talks in July
Dureza credited Duterte for his “bold and out-of-the-box positions” that enabled them to achieve “very significant steps” in their initial talks with the NDFP.