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Dee Ayroso | Feb 29, 2020
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Journalists, press freedom advocates call anew for ABSCBN franchise renewal
Journalists, press freedom advocates call anew for ABSCBN franchise renewal
MANILA - Progressives and press freedom advocates held a protest action today, Feb. 26, outside the Supreme Court, where an urgent quo warranto petition against ABS-CBN is currently lodged. The protest action is part of the continuing call for the franchise renewal...
‘The one where we ousted a dictator’
‘The one where we ousted a dictator’
President Duterte may look like he is merely copying the atrocities of the Marcos dictatorship. But a deeper scrutiny shows the system that allowed the Marcos dictatorship to rise prevailed even after his ouster.
Solon pushes for removal of journos as witnesses in anti-drug operations
Solon pushes for removal of journos as witnesses in anti-drug operations
“While the current law makes it optional to make journalists witnesses, many times, threats to exclude them from coverage or from receiving tips have forced them to do so.”
CA reinstates 51 dismissed GMA 7 talents
CA reinstates 51 dismissed GMA 7 talents
The CA ruled that the 15 “are not guilty of gross and habitual neglect of duty under the Labor Code.”
Palawan fisherfolk lament fishing regulation, harassment by state agents
Palawan fisherfolk lament fishing regulation, harassment by state agents
“In both communities, the farmers and fisherfolk are being deprived of their right to produce food and sources of livelihood, and consequently throwing them to hunger, essentially violating their right to food.”
More firetrucks needed to suppress forest fires in Benguet – solon
More firetrucks needed to suppress forest fires in Benguet – solon
"...rather than give firefighters guns, it would be better if they are given better fire fighting equipment against forest and industrial fires."
For supporting ABS-CBN franchise, Panay journos harassed by authorities
For supporting ABS-CBN franchise, Panay journos harassed by authorities
Members of Altermidya Panay have been joining protests denouncing attacks on fellow media colleagues. They have called for the release of Eastern Vista Executive Director Frenchie Mae Cumpio and supported the campaign for franchise renewal of ABS-CBN.
Solon bats for strengthening protection for whistleblowers
Solon bats for strengthening protection for whistleblowers
"It is sad that one of the witnesses on the 'GCTA scam' got cold feet and backed out, while another was killed, but with the enactment of HB 4387 and 4388, they would be a whole new mechanism for their safety, among others," Zarate said in a statement.
Underground women’s group assails multiple rape of a minor in Ifugao
Underground women’s group assails multiple rape of a minor in Ifugao
In an earlier statement, the Nona del Rosario Command of the New People’s Army (NPA) said that the victim was only 15 years old when she was first raped in November 2018. She was raped again in March 2019 after the same soldier “tried to befriend her.”
Dark Clouds over Manila
Dark Clouds over Manila
Nazi fascists, Japanese militarists, Spanish Falangistas - Notes on a reactionary tripartite alliance during World War II By Dr. Rainer Werning 75 years after the end of World War II it is again timely to also remember a German connection in instilling militarism,...
Duterte urged to address impacts of climate change on fisherfolk
Duterte urged to address impacts of climate change on fisherfolk
"The fisherfolk would be at the front-line casualties of this looming ecological disaster, thus, we are demanding the Duterte government to address this with urgency and decisively by halting environmentally critical projects that would aggravate the impacts of climate change.”
Alternative media groups, IT companies settle cyberattack case
Alternative media groups, IT companies settle cyberattack case
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat MANILA -- Alternative media groups that were subjected to relentless cyberattacks last year were vindicated with a "small victory" after two tech companies, whose infrastructure were used to carry out the incursions, agree to support...
Isang Kuwentong Kapamilya
Isang Kuwentong Kapamilya
Ang ipinaghihimagsik nati’y di lang prangkisa,/ Kundi ang sagradong ngalan ng demokrasya.
Forum tackles how law is being used as a weapon against the media
Forum tackles how law is being used as a weapon against the media
“Resistance is not futile, but vital to preserving democracy.”
Parties to cyberattack cases reach agreement
Parties to cyberattack cases reach agreement
Effective mechanisms to combat such attacks shall further be improved to prevent a repeat of this kind of situation.
TWIPH: The Publishing of Communist Manifesto
TWIPH: The Publishing of Communist Manifesto
This week, Bulatlat looks back on the publishing of The Communist Manifesto and its relevance today. [wpedon id="106651"...
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