Urgent medical response, not militarization of Metro Manila
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Urgent medical response, not militarization of Metro Manila
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PGH staff in ‘the line of fire’ amid virus duty
PGH staff in ‘the line of fire’ amid virus duty
“The problem with the current policy is that we are operating under the premise of very little budget, that’s why there’s a shortage of COVID-19 test kits. And people would have to pay for it first."
Groups want free, accessible healthcare not troop deployment
Groups want free, accessible healthcare not troop deployment
Women's group Gabriela said that military deployment is not the answer to prevent the pandemic, and instead called on the government to provide free, accessible healthcare and concrete solutions for the marginalized sectors which are the most affected in this situation.
Under a fragmented health care, Philippines is ill-equipped in combating COVID-19
Under a fragmented health care, Philippines is ill-equipped in combating COVID-19
From 2016 to 2019 alone, the public health program’s total budget allocation has been reduced significantly, varying from 15-percent to 28-percent cut.
For one, the budget for Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, the lead public hospital in the government’s effort to address the looming outbreak, has been slashed from P263 million in 2019 to P115 million in 2020.
TWIPH: International Day of Action for Rivers
TWIPH: International Day of Action for Rivers
On International Day of Action for Rivers, Bulatlat looks back on the people's resistance against dam as they defend their ancestral domains and the environment. [wpedon...
Rights groups criticize government’s red-tagging at UN
Rights groups criticize government’s red-tagging at UN
The group said they “find it hollow and hypocritical for the Philippine government to feign at the 43rd UN Human Rights Council session that they are open to dialogue then proceeds in incorrigibly mouthing hate speech against human rights defenders legitimately seeking succor for vicious human rights violations.”
Release of elderly, sickly prisoners urged amid COVID 19
Release of elderly, sickly prisoners urged amid COVID 19
“[W]e urge the immediate mass release of prisoners being held for low-level offenses and those who are very old and very sick.”
Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s brave truth-telling
Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s brave truth-telling
Frenchie also exposed the terror caused by military encampment in 167 communities in the region under the guise of “community support program.”
The poor are the narrowest targets of COVID-19
The poor are the narrowest targets of COVID-19
“How will we strengthen our immune system when our primary problems here are the lack of food, clean water, and shelter?”, Jonathan Manesia, 38, answered when asked on how he prepares for the infectious corona virus disease (COVID-19).
Groups urge Congress to uphold democracy
Groups urge Congress to uphold democracy
By REIN TARINAY Bulatlat.com MANILA – Progressive organizations held protest actions in front of House of Representatives calling on legislators to uphold democracy, March 10. The Lower House held hearings on anti-terror bill, proposed mandatory military training...
UN special rapporteurs stress chilling effect of red tagging
UN special rapporteurs stress chilling effect of red tagging
“We wish to reiterate that when high-level officials engage in speeches which disparages the work of human rights defenders, they undermine the value of their vital work, denigrate them in the eyes of the public and may put them at risk of threats, violence or...
Rights defenders tell UN of many rights violations in PH
Rights defenders tell UN of many rights violations in PH
By RAYMUND B. VILLANUEVA Kodao Productions GENEVA, Switzerland—A team of Filipino rights defe9nders here are preparing for another busy week calling for investigations by the United Nations (UN) on the state of human rights in the Philippines. With three oral...
Anti-terrorism campaigns worldwide lack human rights grounding – UN expert
Anti-terrorism campaigns worldwide lack human rights grounding – UN expert
UN Special Rapporteur on the protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms Fionnuala Ní Aoláin said in her report that most policies countering terrorism worldwide directly contributes to human rights violations. By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL...
Concerned legislators denounce PCOO USec’s red-tagging spree
Concerned legislators denounce PCOO USec’s red-tagging spree
Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Lorraine Badoy defended red tagging progressive organizations during a hearing on anti-terror bill at the House of Representatives.
The multiple burdens of being a Moro woman sidewalk vendor
The multiple burdens of being a Moro woman sidewalk vendor
“The fear of getting caught and arrested during clearing operations has always been there. I have always felt the discrimination, not just because I am a Muslim woman, but because I am poor and without a decent job.”
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