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‘Kupsilup’ | Where’s the lie?
‘Kupsilup’ | Where’s the lie?
“Kupsilup” talks about police brutality like you hear it in the streets or in the neighborhood, devoid of metaphors, just straight talk, but also sans the indecency and vulgarity common to gangsta rap.
Lab Notes | Dolomite sand controversy exposes the sorry state of Philippine environment
Lab Notes | Dolomite sand controversy exposes the sorry state of Philippine environment
Science, as a tool, is objective in itself. But when scientific findings do not support the views of those in power, will these findings be heard?
From La Tondeña to modern day unions: The continuous struggle against dictatorship and oppression
From La Tondeña to modern day unions: The continuous struggle against dictatorship and oppression
Fast forward 49 years after Marcos imposed Martial Law and used his iron fist to clamp down workers’ rights and workers’ movements, the labor sector continues to rise.
Protesters hurdle police blockades to denounce Duterte’s ‘Marcos-level corruption, tyranny’
Protesters hurdle police blockades to denounce Duterte’s ‘Marcos-level corruption, tyranny’
"We reject everything that is destructive to the country. We reject those who act as dictators, the son of the dictator, and the lackeys of dictators. "
Political prisoners who fought dictators then and now
Political prisoners who fought dictators then and now
Bulatlat compiled short accounts of consultants and staff of the Negotiating Panel of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, who were arrested and jailed during the dark years of the dictatorship but are now incarcerated for their continuing fight for a genuinely free country.
My channel, my rules? The dictator’s son’s attempts at whitewashing the horrors of martial law
My channel, my rules? The dictator’s son’s attempts at whitewashing the horrors of martial law
Following the controversial online interview of the son and namesake of the late dictator, Bulatlat revisited the YouTube vlog of former Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his apparent attempts of whitewashing the horrors of martial law.
Today, the 49th year since the imposition of the Marcos dictator, Bulatlat is providing facts and context to these claims.
International community joins ‘Global Day of Action to End the US-Duterte Regime’
International community joins ‘Global Day of Action to End the US-Duterte Regime’
Several organizations in other countries have been preparing for their simultaneous, coordinated protests in front of Philippine embassies and consulates to demand the prosecution of Duterte’s crimes against humanity, and call for an end to U.S. military aid to the Philippines, among others.
Court acquits peace consultant of trumped-up charges
Court acquits peace consultant of trumped-up charges
Another Philippine court acquitted a peace consultant over trumped-up charges stemming from the infamous "search warrant factory" that led to the arrests of scores of activists and human rights workers.
Lab Notes | Would granular lockdowns in Metro Manila work in the face of a Delta surge?
Lab Notes | Would granular lockdowns in Metro Manila work in the face of a Delta surge?
Assuming that the areas under granular lockdown are identified as potential sources of infection, what interventions are being done to ensure the risk of transmission is mitigated or even bring down infections? How are tracing and testing protocols being implemented? In the case of indoor establishments and workplaces, what engineering and administrative controls are in place? In the context of airborne transmission of COVID-19, disinfections are simply not enough.
ICC investigation on the Philippines okayed
ICC investigation on the Philippines okayed
"We hope this is the beginning of the end to impunity. No one should be invincible and infallible. There is always a time for everything.” By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Rights organizations welcomed the Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International...
NDFP demands Loida Magpatoc’s release
NDFP demands Loida Magpatoc’s release
NDFP Negotiating Panel interim chairperson Julie de Lima said Loida Magpatoc is a member of the NDFP Reciprocal Working Committee on Social and Economic Reform and should be immune from arrest.
Another peoples’ lawyer killed in Mindanao
Another peoples’ lawyer killed in Mindanao
Juan Macababbad handled several cases, particularly in defense of indigenous peoples and protection of the environment.
Lawyers, academe oppose presidential spox’s bid to UN body
Lawyers, academe oppose presidential spox’s bid to UN body
Harry Roque is a “political partisan who has actively demonstrated contempt for the rule of law and, with specific relevance to the Commission, has undermined the supremacy of human rights and international law.”
Root Access | Pursuing digital justice in the Philippines
Root Access | Pursuing digital justice in the Philippines
Filipinos have the right to be properly informed of and have control over the collection, storage, processing, and transmission of their data. The government must prepare and equip the people with the knowledge, tools, and safeguards against possible ill effects of digitalization, automation, AI, and other social and technical changes.
For clinching pay hike and benefits, Wyeth union harassed by state agents
For clinching pay hike and benefits, Wyeth union harassed by state agents
The union was also able to clinch other benefits even in the middle of the pandemic, such as free boarding, free meals, door-to-door shuttle service, an additional P220 meal allowance, free testing, an additional 14-day sick leave for those who test positive for COVID-19, free face masks, face shields, and vitamins, among others.
Bloody Sunday victims remembered as PH activists push for workers’ rights, welfare
Bloody Sunday victims remembered as PH activists push for workers’ rights, welfare
To date, there are 31 unionists who remain in detention for trumped-up charges and 56 trade unionists extrajudicially killed in the country.
As PH battles Delta variant, disease surveillance to get lower budget in 2022
As PH battles Delta variant, disease surveillance to get lower budget in 2022
In the proposed budget, the epidemiology and disease surveillance program is set to receive P113 million in 2022. This is 33 percent lower than this year’s P158.6 million budget, and even way lower than the allocation set for this program before the pandemic.
Sinas, Parlade appointments worsen impunity, rights group says
Sinas, Parlade appointments worsen impunity, rights group says
Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay said the two former generals are facing complaints and allegations of human rights violations and war crimes. Their appointment, she added, only means that they are not going to be held accountable for these acts.
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