“Setting a high standard indicates the government having a high level of ambition for poverty eradication. Conversely, setting a low standard indicates low targets for dealing with the poverty situation.”
Month: April 2019
This Week on People’s History: Earth Day
This week, Bulatlat looks into the importance and relevance of commemorating World Earth Day.
This Week on People’s History: World Health Day
This week, Bulatlat looks into the commemoration of the World Health Day and what it actually means to the Filipino people.
Indigenous peoples demand justice for Lumad chieftain Datu Kaylo
“He died due to the intensified militarization, bombing and strafing of the indigenous communities.”
What the Rice Tariffication Law violates
The Philippines has now embarked on import liberalization of its staple – a dangerous path not just for the country’s food security, but more importantly, for that elusive economic development.
Isang pagsipat sa Araw ng Kagitingan
Ang kasaysayan ng Pilipinas ay kasaysayan ng paglaban sa mga mananakop.
Bark and wag
By DEE AYROSO
‘Atin ang Pinas!’| Groups reiterate sovereign rights in PH waters
“Today, we recall the sacrifices and heroism of Filipinos who fought foreign invaders in the Fall of Bataan. We reaffirm the need to defend Philippine sovereignty, sovereign rights and territorial integrity against any and all foreign occupation and intervention.”
Lumad kids throw birthday bash for Ka Satur
In today’s celebration, Lumad school children took turns in hugging the former lawmaker, thanking him for being an inspiration to their struggle for their rights and for their ancestral domains.
The Dutertes: Wealth Reveal and Riddles
The PCIJ published on April 3, “The Dutertes: Wealth Reveal & Riddles,” examining the statements, assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) of the President, his son Paolo and daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio. The reports noted inconsistencies in the SALNs submitted by the three public officials to concerned government agencies.
PCIJ Reports | Duterte, Sara, Paolo mark big spikes in wealth, cash, while in public office
By FLOREEN SIMON and MALOU MANGAHAS Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism IN THE May 2019 elections, not just two but all three children of President Rodrigo R. Duterte by estranged spouse Elizabeth A. Zimmerman are running. But unlike those of many other candidates, their clan coffers won’t be running empty. In fact, these are probably…