“Socialism with Chinese characteristics” is how the rulers of China describe their economic system. But most economists say it isn’t so much socialist as state capitalist. State capitalism is an economic system in which government bureaucrats control and regulate...
Had it not been for that “incident” near the Recto Bank in the West Philippine Sea, the 121st anniversary of Philippine independence would have come and gone like any other holiday whose significance escapes many Filipinos. Only three days earlier, on June 9, a...
The State shall protect the nation’s marine wealth in its archipelagic waters, territorial sea and exclusive economic zone, and reserve its use and enjoyment exclusively to Filipino citizens.” That’s how direct and clear the mandate on the government is under...
For almost two weeks now, the midnight “maritime incident” near Recto Bank in the West Philippine Sea has exercised to a considerable degree the Filipinos’ collective sense of outrage, then of outrage combined with disappointment, frustration, and shame. And their...
Ni JHIO JAN A. NAVARRO Siyam, isa, labing-apat, higit pa sa Sagay, Kabankalan, Sta. Catalina Guihulngan, Canlaon at kung saan pa nilingkis, kinalos ni Sauron sa bungkalan, tubuhan, tahanan sa harap ng asawa, anak, magulang-- tinadtad ng bala sa ulo, sa mata, sa...
"If companies and corporations are truly supporters of the community, they should be against ‘contractualization,’ a thing that has been plaguing LGBT members currently under the working sector."
"To say that there is no evidence of killings, disappearances, arbitrary arrests, and all attacks is mere parroting of the respondents’ line. It is as if the CA is acknowledging the attacks but absolving the government’s role in all of it."
“The way they [Stonewall activists] gallantly fought for their right remains as our inspiration for us to also fight for equality. We celebrate their victory by continuing their protest.”
“No amount of chemicals or goons can ever curtail the striking workers’ fight for their rights.”
“They drove us out with force. They even used water canons.”
“As the Duterte regime continuously intensifies its attacks, the killings and arbitrary arrests in Negros is setting a very dangerous precedence – that State forces can do whatever they want against poor peasants and communities, and brazenly promote tyranny and violence.”
“The picket lines were destroyed, along with our food stash."
To my father, this is for you. Thank you so much for convincing me to go to UP. You have always been, and always will be my inspiration. I will continue your fight.
"We will hold accountable all those who committed these grave human rights violations against the farmers and the people."
(Kina Karen at She) Ni KISLAP ALITAPTAP Dis-oras ng gabi. Binulabog ng mga armadong Nagpapanggap na vigilante ang iyong pagtulog. Humambalos sa iyong Dibdib ang puwitan ng M16. Hinalughog Nila ang iyong dampa. Ika'y pinosasan, piniringan at pinagbubulyawan. “...
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