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.
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar announced last weekend that his office will soon launch a “big project.” He was referring to a program to promote the country as a tourist destination and encourage foreign investments. By “big,” however, he also meant it will be heavily funded, which should further warm the hearts of his already overpaid,…
By DEE AYROSO
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 likened Duterte to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea known for his involvement in punishing Jesus. “Like a modern day…
By DEE AYROSO
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.
Betrayal of the Kurds, whether in Iraq or in Syria, is a hallmark of contemporary West Asian history.
In the PILC motion’s prefatory statement, Ocampo said, “I am Saturnino Ocampo. Journalist. I am NOT a terrorist.”
“It is deeply concerning that authorities have routinely responded to the expressions of environmental and human rights defenders by criminalizing and delegitimizing their voices.”
Agudo Quillio, 52, was chairperson of a peasant organization in Pantukan, a staunch opponent of the operation of American-owned St. Augustine Mines Ltd, and banana plantation owners’ spreading monopoly of peasant and IP land.
By DEE AYROSO