By MAX SANTIAGO
Who is the master of the 3 crabs?
Month: April 2022
Presidential candidates’ stand on resuming peace talks, addressing roots of armed conflict
Xandra Bisenio, daughter of detained peace consultant Rey Casambre, said the next president should address the root causes of the armed conflict.
Question Everything | From Million People March to Pink Rallies
The strength of Pink Rallies relies on the practical wisdom of its participants who maximize various internet platforms to build anticipation, exhibit the broad character of the event, and sustain the message of the political action for several days.
Bikers, advocates pedal against Apayao dam projects
The dam projects in Apayao threaten to displace thousands of indigenous peoples, farmers and fisherfolk.
NUJP reactivates safety office amid attacks
A month before the elections, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) relaunched its Media Safety Office on April 13 as attacks against the Philippine press persist.
Detained Anakpawis leader is championing Cagayan farmers’ welfare
Isabelo Adviento has advanced the interests of farmers in Cagayan, leading campaigns for increase in farm gate prices of palay and corn, and against high interest rates imposed by loan sharks, among others.
Missing peace consultant was abducted and killed in Davao del Norte, spokesperson says
“The same script had been used to cloak the AFP’s brutal murder of five civilians known as New Bataan 5, who were abducted and executed in New Bataan, Davao de Oro in late February.”
4 arrested, 1 disappeared in 2 weeks
“That State resources and machinery are being shamelessly weaponized by the NTF-ELCAC to facilitate human rights violations and attacks on the opposition should be a cause of indignation.” – Karapatan
Arrested Church worker is serving the poor – kin
The Promotion of Church People’s Response described Aldeem Yañez’s arrest as an “established pattern where authorities have planted firearms and ammunition during the operations.”
Bulatlat Special Coverage: People’s Agenda 2022
As Filipinos return to the polling precinct next month, Bulatlat, the Philippines’ longest-running online alternative news and authority in human rights reporting, has revisited the stand of those running for president and vice president on issues confronting the marginalized and the oppressed. This is part of Bulatlat’s commitment to truth-telling, defending press freedom, and resisting…
Filipino historian now on TikTok to fight disinformation, historical revisionism
Historian Francis Gealogo hopes that his TikTok videos will not only remind people of bits and pieces of facts in Philippine history but also its continuing relevance.