This Week on People’s History: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the assassination of the Mirabal sisters
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A union for a dangerous trade
A union for a dangerous trade
Press freedom is protected by the 1987 Constitution because of the vital role of the news media in providing the information the citizenry needs in making intelligent decisions on matters of public interest. But despite Article III, Section 4, journalism is still a...
Misreading the news media
Misreading the news media
Denmark’s Ambassador to the Philippines said he “reads” the media, but has apparently been misreading them. He said “some media” are “systematically negative” in their reporting on the government, but his subsequent statements sounded as if he was describing most,...
No let up in the attacks against Lumad children, supporters
No let up in the attacks against Lumad children, supporters
"Umalis kayo diyan. Sabihin ko diyan sa mga Lumad ngayon, umalis kayo diyan. Bobombahan ko 'yan. Isali ko 'yang mga istruktura ninyo." These were the exact words of President Duterte on July 24, 2017. Since then, there has been no let up in the attacks against the...
40 days after Sagay massacre, groups condemn ‘heightening state terror’
40 days after Sagay massacre, groups condemn ‘heightening state terror’
"The deployment of more state security forces in the province and in the whole Negros Island would not lead to the so-called peace and order. They are there primarily to protect the interests of big landlords who still lord over the Island.”
4 missing teachers in Philippine Army custody
4 missing teachers in Philippine Army custody
A Church group said its four volunteer teachers missing since November 12 were abducted and are being detained by government soldiers in Lanao del Sur.
Talaingod police charges Castro, Ocampo, others with kidnapping
Talaingod police charges Castro, Ocampo, others with kidnapping
In an alert, human rights group Karapatan-Southern Mindanao Region said the 19 were illegally arrested and are being arbitrarily detained for nearly 18 hours already on malicious charges of kidnapping and human trafficking.
Rights group assails continuing attacks vs. women activists
Rights group assails continuing attacks vs. women activists
"The ugly situation on the ground cannot be concealed, and the putrid stench of machismo and sexism has permeated the air. This situation is urging us to unite and further strengthen our voices against misogyny and rising tyranny and dictatorship."
Military wants to take over OPAPP, Joma says
Military wants to take over OPAPP, Joma says
“The military officers and some mayors have become notorious for pocketing privately E-CLIP (Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program) funds for fake surrenderers. Now, they want to take over the PAMANA under OPAPP."
Lumad group: Duterte’s ‘Manobo leader’ is fake, crooked
Lumad group: Duterte’s ‘Manobo leader’ is fake, crooked
“Joel Unad is a fake tribal leader who claims thousands of hectares through faulty Certificate of Ancestral Domain Titles (CADT),” PASAKA said.
Lumad school forcibly closed by paramilitary forces
Lumad school forcibly closed by paramilitary forces
Members of the 56th IBPA blocked the entry of school and food supplies for the said boarding school despite coordination with the local government unit.
Advocates of Filipino and literature assert: ‘retain Filipino and literature in college’
Advocates of Filipino and literature assert: ‘retain Filipino and literature in college’
Tanggol Wika and the Manila Science High School filed motions for reconsideration on the SC decision to lift the TRO on the removal of Filipino as part of core subjects.
One Billion Rising 2019 launched
One Billion Rising 2019 launched
MANILA -- Hundreds of women from different organizations gathered on Sunday morning, Nov. 25 to formally launch One Billion Rising (OBR) 2019 at Luneta Park in Manila. The event’s theme: Babae ako, Lumalaban sa Abuso. Present at the launch was former Bayan Muna...
The challenges to fraternities
The challenges to fraternities
Our unities should be based on the recognition that our enemies are not each other but the oppressive state. We have seen this when the fraternities of UP declared fratwar, not against each other but a fratwar against budget cuts, fratwar against Lumad killings, or the frat war against tyranny and fascism.
9 years after Ampatuan Massacre, still no justice
9 years after Ampatuan Massacre, still no justice
“And while a closure to this tragedy is most welcome, we stress that it should not in any way detract from the State’s continued accountability for its continued failure to bring an end to the threats and attacks against journalists and to give justice to the more than 100 other victims of media killings since 1986."
Wika bilang kaluluwa ng bansa
Wika bilang kaluluwa ng bansa
Ang paglalabas ng desisyon ng mataas na hukuman na hindi dinidinig ang mga argumentong inihapag sa mga isinampang petisyon ay maaaring repleksyon din ng pagbabalewala sa ating sariling wika.
Colleagues of slain Negros lawyer receive death threats
Colleagues of slain Negros lawyer receive death threats
In an urgent alert posted at Karapatan - Negros Facebook account, the printed photos were thrown inside one of the houses of a local peasant leader there.
Migrant rights advocates slam early release of ‘remorseless’ employer who tortured Indonesian domestic worker
Migrant rights advocates slam early release of ‘remorseless’ employer who tortured Indonesian domestic worker
"Much like how she wanted to cover up her crime by trying to hurriedly fly Erwiana – with her severely battered body – back to Indonesia, Tung and her lawyer heaped a barrage of appeals and legal challenges in order to avoid paying for the damages she inflicted to the life and future of Erwiana."
Radyo Lumad, voice of Mindanao’s tribes
Radyo Lumad, voice of Mindanao’s tribes
Since October 2017, Radyo Lumad has been on air eight hours a day, five times a week.
The woman who squeezed men’s balls and other stories of courage and hope recognized at Gawad Agong
The woman who squeezed men’s balls and other stories of courage and hope recognized at Gawad Agong
Katribu hopes to encourage more journalists to write about indigenous peoples’ struggles and aspirations.
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