Fifteen years after two UP alumni were disappeared by the military, another one goes missing, again in Central Luzon.
Month: November 2021
Int’l group of lawyers says no to Duterte’s spokes’ nomination to UN law body
An international organization of lawyers is opposing the candidacy of the president’s spokesperson to the United Nations International Law Commission, saying that Harry Roque’s defense of President Rodrigo Duterte’s human rights record went beyond his so-called “call of duty.”
Guilty Imelda still free as elderly, ill political prisoners remain behind bars
These 17 cases of political prisoners highlight the injustices of the times. The calls for their release remain amid the continued freedom of a dictator’s wife known for her Imeldific lifestyle.
Kabataan, Gabriela Women’s Party insist disqualification cases ‘hold no water’
Through the years, the progressive party-lists under the Makabayan bloc have remained critical of government policies and other issues concerning the marginalized population. A number of the bills they authored and sponsored have become laws that benefit the Filipino people.
Gov’t workers demand higher pay as food prices continue to increase
To assist government workers, SWEAP and Courage are renewing their calls for a minimum monthly salary of P16,000 and a P4,000-increase in the monthly salary of government employees belonging to the Salary Grade 1.
Election is coming, and why you should watch Bulatlat on Kumu
As part of its truth-telling and media literacy advocacy, Bulatlat has been streaming live on its Kumu channel, Bulatlatan20 in the past weeks.
A second look at the disqualification case vs. Marcos Jr.
Respondents said that per the certificate of candidacy (COC) that Marcos Jr. filed, there was a deliberate intent to mislead, misinform, and deceive the electorate, saying that his knowledge of the fact that he was convicted of tax evasion charges is undeniable.
Jail Imelda
By DEE AYROSO
Why you should read the ‘Ethical Guide for Filipino Journalists’
“It is not meant to dictate what we are supposed to do in our practice. Rather, it is intended to guide us, especially the younger journalists in our ranks, on how best to deal with the ethical dilemmas and moral quandaries that we face on the job.”
Vendors struggle to survive amid price hikes
The increasing prices of staple commodities are making access to food even more difficult, even for vendors themselves.
The unseen women fisherfolk of Zambales
“My husband’s work is dangerous, but I also think I have a valuable contribution in our household. His work at the sea can be threatening, but I also expose myself to other people despite the pandemic just to earn additional income for our family when I sell his catch. On top of that, I also take care of the kids.”