In this video, Beverly Godofredo student of Salugpungan Ta’tanu Igkanugon Community Learning Center Inc. narrated how Lumad communities were affected by martial law. Read also: ‘Branding of innocents’ | Groups denounce Duterte’s threats to bomb Lumad schools Follow us: Twitter: @bulatlat Facebook: Bulatlat.Online Instagram: @bulatlat
Month: July 2017
‘Branding of innocents’ | Groups denounce Duterte’s threats to bomb Lumad schools
“We are appealing to the public, as well as the international community to unite and defend Lumad schools in Mindanao.”
Photo slideshow: People’s SONA 2017
Various groups expressed their frustration with the government as President Duterte held his second State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 24. Read also: People’s SONA 2017 | Thousands of protesters show discontent as they face Duterte People’s SONA 2017 | Progressive groups bring back effigy – but it’s not just Duterte’s Mindanao workers…
People’s SONA 2017 | Thousands of protesters show discontent as they face Duterte
“We now face the US-Duterte regime, imperialist tool in oppressing the Filipino people.”
Mindanao workers at #SONA2017 | ‘Duterte fortifies rather than ends contractualization’
“It’s as if they’re just playing with us workers.”
People’s SONA 2017 | Progressive groups bring back effigy – but it’s not just Duterte’s
“The mass movement wants Duterte to listen to them.”
Time of reckoning
“There is a time of reckoning” for everyone, said President Rodrigo Duterte’s chief legal counsel, Salvador Panelo. “Sooner or later,” he intoned, “the law will catch up on (sic) those who use power or wealth to shield themselves from the majesty of the law.” Panelo followed that up with the usual Latin phrases and legalese…
Congress extends Mindanao martial law to end 2017
By IAN IRVING BAZARTE Bulatlat MANILA – In a special session held today at Batasan Pambansang Complex, Quezon City, the Congress of the Philippines – which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate – approved a five-month extension of President Rodrigo Duterte’s martial law in Mindanao. Sixteen senators voted yes for the extension of…
Makabayan bloc wants Congress probe on armed attacks on Lumad schools
At least one Lumad school comes under attack per week under the Duterte administration.
Progressive solons stress human rights violations in vote vs. Mindanao martial law extension
“How can we say that martial law will ensure the safety of the people when we have these reports?”
8 youth protesters arrested during Congress joint session on Mindanao martial law extension
Among those arrested are three volunteer teachers of Alcadev.