The IP Agenda contains many of long-standing demands for justice, social services, and respect for culture – which boils down to respect for the indigenous peoples right to self-determination and ancestral lands.
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective When pressed about why he is allowing the burial of the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani despite the numerous protests, President Duterte justified his decision by saying: “He was a president and a soldier. Simple.” Well and good if the matter is as simple…
From July 2011 to June 2015, Meralco has “over-recovered” at least P2.39 billion ($51.2 M) from its consumers, estimated a consumers’ alliance.
“Giving Marcos a hero’s burial sends a wrong signal that crimes against humanity and plunder will be celebrated by the state.”