Art is political, #Tumindig artist says
"We will not remain silent and allow the machinations of Duterte and his cronies to maintain power, nor let them sweep their sins against the nation under a rug."
Art is political, #Tumindig artist says
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Activists arrested in Quezon City are humanitarian workers – group
Activists arrested in Quezon City are humanitarian workers – group
Karapatan-Caraga said that Julieta Gomez and Niezel Velasco are both engaged humanitarian work over the years. In fact, the group said that “officers and personnel of some of government agencies in the region know them personally as they have coordinated activities particularly with the Department of Social Welfare and Development and local government units in the Surigao and Agusan provinces and several municipalities.”
Olongapo court junks terror case vs 2 Aeta farmers
Olongapo court junks terror case vs 2 Aeta farmers
A local court said that two Aeta farmers charged with terrorism were just running at the moment of their arrest, and thus, their warrantless arrest was unlawful.
Prominent lawyers belie Duterte’s VP immunity claim, assail ‘self-serving interests’
Prominent lawyers belie Duterte’s VP immunity claim, assail ‘self-serving interests’
Prominent Filipino lawyers debunked President Rodrigo Duterte’s claim during his party assembly on July 17 that his possible vice presidential bid for the 2022 elections will give him immunity against suit.
Nanay Mameng, mother of Philippine urban poor struggle, passes on
Nanay Mameng, mother of Philippine urban poor struggle, passes on
"Without a doubt, oppressors are shaken by her voice. When Nanay Mameng speaks, everyone listens."
Terror council designates NDFP as terror group
Terror council designates NDFP as terror group
The Anti Terrorism Council has designated the National Democratic Front of the Philippines as a terrorist organization, a resolution dated June 23 read.
Filipino journalists, newsrooms unite to ensure integrity of 2022 election coverage
Filipino journalists, newsrooms unite to ensure integrity of 2022 election coverage
More than 300 journalists and 40 news organizations signed the pledge to show their commitment to fact-based election coverage and monitor election campaigns to ensure the integrity of the elections in 2022.
Youth group alarmed over ‘continuing culture of violence in military institutions’
Youth group alarmed over ‘continuing culture of violence in military institutions’
The culture of violence in the country’s military institutions continues to be evident in an alleged case of maltreatment and hazing resulting in the death of a cadet – this time from the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy.
Neil Doloricon, people’s artist, dies at 63
Neil Doloricon, people’s artist, dies at 63
"My art activism and activist art are life-long struggles to make life for myself and many others free and alive on paper, canvas, print as well as in the real humane world." - Neil Doloricon
Advocates push for children’s mental health wellness
Advocates push for children’s mental health wellness
Rights advocates and child psychology experts pointed this out, underscoring the importance of ensuring and promoting children’s mental health amid the pandemic in the recent webinar organized by the Children’s Rehabilitation Center
Dismissed cases: A look at the invalid search warrants vs red-tagged activists
Dismissed cases: A look at the invalid search warrants vs red-tagged activists
The recent granting of numerous motions to quash cases that were enabled by questionable warrants proves that errors have been made.
Taal residents still without sufficient aid
Taal residents still without sufficient aid
In the past months, residents of communities near Taal Volcano have been trying to recover from the devastation brought by its 2020 eruption. Their efforts, however, are once again under threat with increased volcanic activities in the past weeks.
Vendors in Cavite form barricade amid threat of demolition
Vendors in Cavite form barricade amid threat of demolition
Over the years, developers have targeted the highway between Santa Rosa and Tagaytay as a prime development spot. Ayala Land, Inc. and the Lucio Tan-owned Greenfield Development Corporation first began development in Santa Rosa in the early 2000s, much to the dismay of farmers and residents who lived in the area.
Siblings in bakwit school, Inday and Toper mark the culmination of their education
Siblings in bakwit school, Inday and Toper mark the culmination of their education
The last four years for Lumad students like Inday and Toper seemed like a tug-of-war struggling for their right to learn, and fighting for their return to their ancestral lands.
Pacquiao vs Duterte
Pacquiao vs Duterte
He has done nearly everything else except formally announce it, because if he does, under Commission on Elections (Comelec) rules he could be liable to charges of premature campaigning, but perennial absentee senator-cum-boxer Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao seems...
Global rights watchdogs tag Duterte as violator
Global rights watchdogs tag Duterte as violator
Going into its last year in office – with President Duterte saying he’s “somewhat sold on the idea” of running for vice president in next year’s elections – his government has been put on the global spotlight this week for reported human rights violations. The...
Iloilo court says search warrant in deadly raid vs. Tumandok invalid
Iloilo court says search warrant in deadly raid vs. Tumandok invalid
"With these developments, we enjoin the Tumandok people in their struggle to fully attain justice by holding the judges, the armed forces, and Duterte accountable to the Tumandok and the Filipino people."
Market Watch | What does it take to cook adobo?
Market Watch | What does it take to cook adobo?
What does it take to cook adobo? An ordinary worker's whole pay for a day.
#UndoingDuterte | World Bank educ report proves government abandonment
#UndoingDuterte | World Bank educ report proves government abandonment
By LUISA SANDOVAL Additional research by Gabryelle Dumalag Graphics by Dawn Peña Bulatlat.com MANILA – Grade 7 student Carmela Garcia often runs out of internet load or data for her online classes. And on days that she has internet load, a stable connection is...
Market Watch | Oil prices up again this week
Market Watch | Oil prices up again this week
For the 22nd time this year, the price of diesel will again go up this week with oil firms announcing a price hike of PHP 0.60 per liter.
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