Domestic workers in Hong Kong insulted by ‘measly’ wage, food allowance hike
“We asked for a livable wage but the Hong Kong government gave us a slave wage.”
Domestic workers in Hong Kong insulted by ‘measly’ wage, food allowance hike
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Unity and solidarity under the grey skies
Unity and solidarity under the grey skies
“The presence of the Lumad schools in UST is a big step because it helps push other schools to do the same.”
A fantastic plot like no other
A fantastic plot like no other
For the past weeks, the Duterte administration has been weaving a rather absurd narrative of unholy alliances between and among various political parties purportedly plotting to unseat him. The plot thickens day by day. The disinformation they are throwing, red and...
Duterte’s admission of responsibility is factual evidence, lawyer says
Duterte’s admission of responsibility is factual evidence, lawyer says
President Rodrigo Duterte’s admission that extrajudicial killings is his “only sin” has “legal and moral implications.”
Why are there no Filipino rightists in the news?
Why are there no Filipino rightists in the news?
But a real existing rightist is rendered hidden from public gaze. When citizens encounter a rightist politician, they fail to see a person already succeeding in imposing his dogmatic political beliefs in the bureaucracy. They don’t even see him as a political actor with ideological bias.
‘SMC airport project to worsen flooding, displace families in Bulacan’
‘SMC airport project to worsen flooding, displace families in Bulacan’
“The birds’ habitat, the people’s source of livelihood and protection from storm surges are being turned into just another concrete jungle for the profit of the very few.”
Urban poor group assails surveillance of Kadamay leader
Urban poor group assails surveillance of Kadamay leader
“In truth, all of this panic mongering and “red scare” angling is being spurred by the authorities to justify increased repressive measures taken against critics of the government.”
Aksyon Health Workers to join legislative arena in 2019
Aksyon Health Workers to join legislative arena in 2019
“Our battle cry for the people’s right to health, the health worker’s rights and welfare and honest and good governance will ring through the Halls of Congress.”
Makabayan fields Neri Colmenares for Senator
Makabayan fields Neri Colmenares for Senator
“It’s high time the people get to have a voice in the Senate.”
‘Mocha, PCOO should be held accountable’ – alliance
‘Mocha, PCOO should be held accountable’ – alliance
“From lewd ‘pepe-dede’ videos to mocking hearing-impaired citizens, Uson and her equally wastrel sidekicks have wasted public funds on displays of poor values.”
Advocates call for justice for slain Moro woman rights defender
Advocates call for justice for slain Moro woman rights defender
“Only tyrants and human rights violators stand to gain with the deaths of human rights defenders like Mariam Acob.”
Mothers of disappeared students slam Palparan’s continuing detention in military camp
Mothers of disappeared students slam Palparan’s continuing detention in military camp
“Is the military totally bereft of even an iota of morality? Don’t they heed persons in authority?”
‘PH Armed Forces’ ‘Red October’ plot is pure psy-war, a ploy for declaring martial law’
‘PH Armed Forces’ ‘Red October’ plot is pure psy-war, a ploy for declaring martial law’
In “Marcosian fashion,” the Duterte regime is setting up public opinion and the machinery for a massive crackdown on the democratic opposition, through the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).'
Inside the courtroom with the ‘butcher’ and other funny musings
Inside the courtroom with the ‘butcher’ and other funny musings
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO On the fringes Bulatlat.com MALOLOS, Bulacan – Having earned a reputation for being both loquacious and boisterous, my relatives, friends, colleagues, and even sources are very much curious on how I manage to keep a straight face whenever I...
Comeuppance for a brutal, unrepentant HR violator
Comeuppance for a brutal, unrepentant HR violator
Evidently scared of getting physically harmed, he was brought to court handcuffed, wearing a combat helmet while closely secured by Philippine Army soldiers he once commanded. A few hours later he was taken out of the court, his head bowed in gloom. The court...
Method in its madness
Method in its madness
Despite the bluster of President Rodrigo Duterte and his equally loud lieutenants, yes-men and accomplices in the Cabinet, the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Supreme Court, his regime is in reality completely without anything that even approximates a...
#NeverAgain | Young and old vow to fight dictatorship
#NeverAgain | Young and old vow to fight dictatorship
15,000 protesters marched from different assembly points in Metro Manila and converged at Rizal Park (formerly Luneta), Sept. 21 echoing the call, “Never Again to Martial Law!”
The young guards of September 21st
The young guards of September 21st
The mobilization provided the exact opportunity to gain perspective and learn about society for among its ranks are national minorities, workers, migrant Filipinos, and delegates from Southern Tagalog, Bicol, and Central Luzon among others. Study circles were an integral part of the mobilization and as soon as the program on the stage started, the youth were quick to settle down to conduct discussions that define fascism and outline the present political situation.
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