Attend Palparan’s trial, mothers of missing UP students ask Duterte
“Duterte should see for himself how much the government is spending for these criminals.”
Attend Palparan’s trial, mothers of missing UP students ask Duterte
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Public school teachers pose 8-point education agenda to Duterte
Public school teachers pose 8-point education agenda to Duterte
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...
Progressives laud GPH-NDFP exploratory talks
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?
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...
Japanese embassy picketed over Nakashin workers’ contractualization
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
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.
Fight for our forests! Save Mt. Talinis from EDC’s destructive power plant!
Fight for our forests! Save Mt. Talinis from EDC’s destructive power plant!
Communities and local environmentalists are fighting the construction of a geothermal plant that threatens Mt. Talinis, the "last frontier" of Negros Oriental.
Women’s rights defender, union activist freed
Women’s rights defender, union activist freed
“While we celebrate her release, we continue to mount appeals for the immediate release of all political prisoners, especially the sick, women and the elderly.”
Katalinuhan, Kaisipan, Karunungan , at Kamalayan
Katalinuhan, Kaisipan, Karunungan , at Kamalayan
Ni ROMMEL PIPOY LINATOC Maraming simbulo ang Kaalaman. Sinusukat ng gradong Iyong kinalugdan, Itinatak sa pirasong papel ang pangalan. Ngunit, kulang ang mga ito sa karunungan. Ang sinaulong katuruan , madali ang paghiwalay Babansutin ang sarili, mauupos ang iyong...
Duterte urged to look into Mary Jane’s case
Duterte urged to look into Mary Jane’s case
“We know his strong sentiments against drugs. We also know that he is fully informed of Mary Jane’s innocence. I know he will help her.”
Students greet new school year with protests vs. K to 12
Students greet new school year with protests vs. K to 12
“The K to 12 program promises three things: work, business and college. It is not even assured that once you graduate from college, you will get a job.”
Aquino’s legacy | Media killings unabated, press freedom under siege
Aquino’s legacy | Media killings unabated, press freedom under siege
Under Aquino, 39 journalists have been gunned down.
Youth groups to Duterte: Fight US-China imperialism
Youth groups to Duterte: Fight US-China imperialism
By GINO ESTELLA Bulatlat.com MANILA – Several progressive youth organizations took to the streets here on Philippine Independence Day to urge incoming President Rodrigo Duterte to take more pro-country steps in his administration. Around a hundred people from...
Hopes high at political detainees’ art exhibit in UP Diliman
Hopes high at political detainees’ art exhibit in UP Diliman
Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement about freeing political detainees spurs optimism inside detention cells, and at an art show.
Communities rally to save Fabella Hospital
Communities rally to save Fabella Hospital
The impending closure of Fabella will not only affect hospital patients and employees, but may also lead to the displacement of families residing nearby.
‘Aquino’s farewell gift to youth’ | Groups slam new round of tuition hikes
‘Aquino’s farewell gift to youth’ | Groups slam new round of tuition hikes
“If this is President Aquino’s farewell gift to the youth, we reject it just as we reject his calamitous legacy.”
The Duterte presidency — interesting & challenging times
The Duterte presidency — interesting & challenging times
In a manner of speaking, incoming president Rodrigo Duterte, like the famous durian fruit of Mindanao, is an acquired taste. Many Filipinos, like most Davaoeños, take to him despite his foul mouth, crumpled shirt, and old-fashioned machismo. They swear by the man...
Media and power
Media and power
The relationship between media and power -- whether in the form of governments, business corporations, or institutions with large followings such as churches -- has always been problematic. The media are almost always the first targets of repression, whether in...
Fabella Hospital, up for rebuilding or commercialization?
Fabella Hospital, up for rebuilding or commercialization?
Special Report:
“Where will the poor mothers go?”
Kalahati mo’y nasa hukay, Fabella
Kalahati mo’y nasa hukay, Fabella
Ni MARK ANGELES Libo-libong buntis ang peregrinong Pumisan sa silungan mo, Fabella; Hindi man nagsayaw sa Obando O nag-alay ng itlog kay Sta. Clara. Dikit-dikit sa dibdib mong tigulang: Kapwa ina’t inakay na nanlalambot. Nalampasan nila ang kamatayan Ngunit hindi...
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