IP college grads next mission: Serve Lumad schools
“I am so thankful that I finished college. I am so grateful for all those who supported our education."
IP college grads next mission: Serve Lumad schools
POSTS FOR "Month: March 2018"
CARHRIHL at 20
CARHRIHL at 20
March 16 marked the 20th year of the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL) by the peace panels of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of...
Urban poor organizer arrested on ‘fabricated’ charges
Urban poor organizer arrested on ‘fabricated’ charges
At the time of the alleged incident that took place in Cadiz City, Lacadman was working as barangay secretary in Cacutud, Mabalacat, Pampanga. She was also a former staff of a church-based program in Angeles City, Pampanga.
Democratic Space | From the Holy Week 2018 fearless Filipinos will arise to transform the country
Democratic Space | From the Holy Week 2018 fearless Filipinos will arise to transform the country
Holy Week 2018 is a crucial opportunity for radical conversion. Jesus who has suffered so much for us, Filipinos, is inviting us participate in his crucifixion, death and resurrection so that without any fear and hesitation we participate in the transformation of...
Chinese casino to replace local businesses in Boracay
Chinese casino to replace local businesses in Boracay
"We do not object the rehabilitation of Boracay, it must have been done before. But we will not let a foreign company to enter and plunder our resources and violate our patrimony in the name of profit."
#MarchForOurLives
#MarchForOurLives
The #MarchForOurLives rally is an outcome of a brave and thoughtful organizing among the youth. They gathered together, reached out to other youths, organizations, institutions, and eventually, the power and speed at which they were holding fast to a belief in the form of an urgent campaign compelled politicians, celebrities, and even ordinary people to share their resources and make the march for our lives happen nationwide. These young people believe in defending lives. And there is nothing more radical, more basic than organizing and politicizing for the defense of lives.
Coca-Cola workers demand regularization, call for public support
Coca-Cola workers demand regularization, call for public support
Many workers at the Sta. Rosa plant have been considered contractual despite eighteen 18 years of service. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has already released a final and executory order to regularize all 675 contractual workers but the CCFPI has repeatedly refused to carry out the order.
Linking rights groups with drug lords is dangerous ‘fake news’
Linking rights groups with drug lords is dangerous ‘fake news’
“…Malacanang is either cooking up a scenario that will justify a massive tokhang-style killing of activists or it is one of those attempts to evade accountability from domestic and international human rights instruments.”
The cost of counterinsurgency in Eastern Visayas
The cost of counterinsurgency in Eastern Visayas
Military presence in Eastern Visayas is likened to the prevalence of pests in the area -- a burden and a pretext to greater destruction of farmers’ crops and even their lives. Following the arrival of the military in each village is always a long list of rights violations and the continued culture of impunity.
Advocates in Canada call for an end to violence against women migrant workers
Advocates in Canada call for an end to violence against women migrant workers
The demonstrations may have taken place in different provinces and organized by different people and groups. The message, however, is clear: End all forms of violence not just against women.
Urban poor woes depicted in Lenten-themed protest
Urban poor woes depicted in Lenten-themed protest
MANILA – Progressive groups led by Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) held a Lenten-themed protest Friday, March 23, the depicting the different struggles of Filipino people under President Duterte’s administration. Kadamay chairperson Gloria Arellano...
Terror-tag plea against the Left: Recycled cases, recycled tactic
Terror-tag plea against the Left: Recycled cases, recycled tactic
A closer look at the DOJ’s petition shows that the incidents cited could not be used as basis for terror listing. Some of the incidents cited in the petition were previously filed in court and eventually dismissed for lack of evidence.
The ugly reality that is emerging in Syria
The ugly reality that is emerging in Syria
Betrayal of the Kurds, whether in Iraq or in Syria, is a hallmark of contemporary West Asian history.
Satur’s lawyers seek his dismissal from DOJ list
Satur’s lawyers seek his dismissal from DOJ list
In the PILC motion’s prefatory statement, Ocampo said, “I am Saturnino Ocampo. Journalist. I am NOT a terrorist.”
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