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Farmers push for land, aid and justice

Farmers have been reaping debts but they get no sufficient aid from the Duterte administration.

Emily Vital | Oct 21, 2021

‘Bungkalan’ in Lupang Ramos: The collective struggle for land and climate-resilient and community-led food production

At a disputed land in the province of Cavite, farmers are healing the land from decades of intensive unsustainable farming practices that led to soil degradation. On top of their daily toil of putting food on the table, they are also resisting attempts of eviction.

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Oct 21, 2021

Neri Colmenares and the fight he has been waging all his life

For Neri Colmenares, the past five years under the Duterte administration have made him more resolved to stand for his principles. This despite the relentless red-tagging with his photos plastered in several cities, inviting harm to one of the country’s leading human rights lawyers.

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Oct 20, 2021

Ka Bong Labog, the workers’ senatoriable

Elmer Labog, also known as Ka Bong, said his life reflects the struggle of the common tao (person), unlike the lives of those who have been dominating Philippine politics.

Bulatlat Contributors | Oct 20, 2021

Journalists oppose proposal to penalize ‘comments’ on gov’t officials’ assets declaration

"It is part of the press' vital role in a democracy to seek transparency and accountability from government and the SALN is just one of the many effective tools we can use against corruption."

Ritche Salgado | Oct 20, 2021

Groups on DOJ review of 52 drug war deaths: ‘Paltry, late, tentative’

“Why are only .8% of the 6,151 reported deaths by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency being investigated and reviewed?”

Raymund Villanueva | Oct 20, 2021

Balik-Tanaw | Remembering Fr. Pops Tentorio, PIME

I am reminded of the life of Fr. “Pops” Tentorio, PIME, an Italian priest who spent 33 years of his life serving the indigenous people and poor peasants in Mindanao. For being good and true to the call of priesthood and servanthood, he was killed by elements believed to be members of a para-military group.

Bulatlat Contributors | Oct 18, 2021

How the accused masterminds of the Olalia-Alay-ay slay relished impunity

The ‘lowly operatives’ such as Jabatan, Casanova, and Perez are the only ones facing the consequences of a crime, which apparently was sanctioned by the higher-ups.

Bulatlat Contributors | Oct 17, 2021

Despite attacks, AlterMidya continues to report people’s struggles and aspirations

AlterMidya has since been providing a platform for the marginalized in its reporting, and has been consistent in defending press freedom.

Alyssa Mae Clarin | Oct 17, 2021

Stranded for almost 5 months now, 29 Filipino seafarers in China want to go home

The families of the 29 Filipino seafarers stranded off the coast of Xiamen, China for almost five months now are asking the government to bring them home, saying that their pleas for help have fallen on deaf ears.

Bulatlat Contributors | Oct 17, 2021

Despite not being included in VP Leni’s senatorial slate, Colmenares vows to be ‘strong voice’ for the marginalized

“My resolve to run for the Senate is based on the need to give the poor and marginalized a strong voice in the legislature."

Anne Marxze Umil | Oct 15, 2021

Farmers seek aid amid devastating flood, gov’t importation policies

Women peasant group Amihan called on the government to aid Typhoon Maring-hit farming and fishing communities in Northern Luzon provinces that have been battling very low farm gate prices due to massive importation.

Dawn Peña | Oct 15, 2021

As Typhoon Maring leaves, farmers struggle in a trail of agricultural ruin

When Typhoon Maring (International name: Kompasu) headed out of the country's area of responsibility on Tuesday, farmers were left with its aftermath as flooding engulfed millions-worth of agricultural lands and crops.

Bulatlat Contributors | Oct 14, 2021

They got COVID, and it was not “just a flu.”

We literally can't afford to get sick.

Dee Ayroso | Oct 14, 2021

Solons push for probe on cyberattacks against alternative media

"There has yet to be a conclusive investigation on this matter of great public interest where the freedom of expression and of the press are at stake. If and when it is proven that government resources are being used to fund these cyberattacks, accountability and justice must be exacted," the resolution read.

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Oct 13, 2021

Soldiers killed Ka Lando Olalia and Leonor Alay-ay

“Our victory today has only stiffened our resolve to never abandon our search for the remaining nine men involved in our father’s brutal killing.” - Rolando Rico Olalia, son of Ka Lando

Anne Marxze Umil | Oct 13, 2021

Analysis | Why are oil prices rising, and what we can we do about it?

Overpriced gasoline and diesel, for instance, gave oil firms an estimated P38.47 billion (US$757.13 million) in additional income, of which P4.62 billion ($90.93 million) went to the government as value-added tax (VAT).

Arnold Padilla | Oct 12, 2021

‘Political prisoner Lino Baez was tortured’ – rights group

Lino Baez recounted what was done to him, which included “beatings, pressing the barrel of a gun to his chest, and applying a chemical to his blindfold which made him nauseous.” Baez was also frequently interrogated by state forces, insisting that he was a top-ranking member of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP).

Justin Umali | Oct 12, 2021

Rights group demands explanation on solitary confinement of political prisoner

Karapatan-Southern Tagalog is asking the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Mimaropa and the Regional Trial Court Branch 81 for an explanation to the allegations that Maria Teresa Dioquino is being held in solitary confinement and harassed by military intelligence officials.