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"Respective managements of online platforms are not taking enough steps to address how politicians use social media apps to peddle lies to thousands and even millions of citizens. These companies should not serve as conduits for historical distortion that assists in installing tyrants to top government positions."
Let us command, not beg. Let us make love our collective political capital to stand up against the enormous political power that has been the cause of our struggles in life. Jesus’ command to love God and to love our neighbors is our primary source of strength and inspiration.
“Ka Oris and his female medic were onboard a motorcycle from the poblacion of the town of Impasug-ong, Bukidnon going towards the national highway where, it is believed, they were ambushed and killed. They never reached the highway."
The reverting to the strictest lockdown did not offer relief to the overburdened health workers as Covid-19 cases continued to climb, following pronouncements from the health department that there is already a community transmission of the Delta variant, a variant of concern per the WHO that has brought nightmares to the public health care of other countries hit by it.
“Fact twisters like Harry Roque are not worthy of a seat in the International Law Commission nor in any public office.” - a group of US-based Filipino activists.
For organic farmers, innovation starts with seeds.
With the La Niña season at hand, a farmers’ group urged the Philippine government to provide more mechanical grain dryers to aid farmers who are harvesting this season, saying that the increased rains are making them scramble to dry their produce.
A take on the comic art anthology that tackles climate crisis.
Academicians oppose government's banning of books.
A 20-passenger jeepney usually has a full tank capacity of 60 liters, which means that the driver is spending ?1,107 ($21.83) more to fill up his tank. That is equivalent to about 29 kilos of rice - or two weeks’ worth of the regular consumption of a five- to six-member household.
The CTUHR said they are "highly alarmed by this threat as the human rights situation in the country continues to deteriorate and lives of human rights defenders are put at risk."
In the upcoming 2022 elections, the progressives are fielding two activists who are known for fighting for people's rights and welfare all their lives.
Myanmar’s experience offers relevant lessons for those who are monitoring the pro-democracy movements in Thailand, Hong Kong, and the Philippines.
By JENNIFER FERARIZA-MENESES Board of Women’s Work of The United Methodist Church Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 Jer 31:7-9 Heb 5:1-6 Mk 10:46-52 The Faith of the Poor During Jesus’ time, the beggars on the street were considered to have the lowest economic status. They...
“It should bother everyone but it doesn’t bother the court why a bedridden old man, completely disabled and incapable of any self-care, cannot benefit from the equity of the law that was used in principle to grant bail for jailed and convicted politicians accused of non bailable high crimes."
“Staging a demolition exactly on the day we remember the peasant struggle is the highest form of disrespect.”
Ang community pantries ay kabaligtaran ng tikom na kamay na bakal ng gubyerno.
We are challenging those who will run in the elections, that if they win, they should make laws and policies for the benefit of farmers and poor consumers.
Teachers and youth groups urged the Philippine government to build public confidence and fund the safe return of face-to-face classes, following reports of the reduced number of schools that will be participating in the pilot run.
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