Progressives, the marginalized, and the poor have often drawn much undeserved flak for purportedly not following the “laws” of the land. Why are they fighting for their homes sitting on lands that are not theirs? Why can’t they follow the demolition notice? Why are they holding rallies? Why can’t they just look for jobs? The…
Month: October 2018
‘We will go hungry, die from worse flooding’ if SMC buries part of Manila Bay for land projects – fisherfolk
In August the fisherfolk also complained that some old growth mangroves in three sitios of Barangay Taliptip in Bulakan were cut down without proper permits.
Cutting of mangroves result in heavier floods in Taliptip
Unlike in past typhoons, the flood was higher and stayed longer, and the surges hit stronger, carrying off the sand at the top of the soil.
#NeverForget | Passing on the stories about Martial Law
“We, the children of activists, were also part of the struggle.”
Fight for freedom, have some fun in ‘Red October Fest’
The concert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are at P100 each. Watch out for special numbers.
Is ‘White December’ next as military-concocted Red October fizzles out? Rights defenders ask
“What we are sure of, however, is how this alleged destabilization plot remains a dangerous maneuver to legitimize the political persecution and attacks against critics of this administration.”
Planned ‘Bulacan Aerotropolis’ to bring perpetual hunger – fisherfolk
Based on the Coastal Resource Management Project conducted by scientist group AGHAM, 670 kilos of fish catch will be lost for every hectare of mangrove that will be damaged.
PNP arrests NDFP consultant and companions in Laguna
National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) consultant Adelberto Silva and four companions were arrested Monday afternoon in Sta. Cruz, Laguna.
‘PH gov’t election to UN rights body does not absolve Duterte of accountability for rights abuses’
“No trail of blood left by this murderous regime will be forgotten.”
4 women activists arrested in Nueva Ecija, tagged as rebels
Bayan-GL condemned the arrest, “targeting members of organizations actively pursuing the call for genuine land reform and national industrialization.”
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By DEE AYROSO