1,000 cranes for the disappeared
The search for missing activists Dexter Capuyan and Gene Roz "Bazoo" de Jesus continue, as more activists are reported missing.
1,000 cranes for the disappeared
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Balik-Tanaw | And the great spirit was moving over…
Balik-Tanaw | And the great spirit was moving over…
In the very beginning, the Holy Spirit, who’s feast we celebrate today, was with the Creator of the universe, moving over His creation. As the 2nd person of the Trinity, Jesus was very much aware of this. Hence, he promised his disciples before He ascended to His Father, that He will send an advocate to be with them. The disciples did not understand this promised. Hence, they were filled with FEAR. They were scattered, discouraged, and some even did not see any point in staying together as ‘followers’ or believers.
At Ground level | US reasserts presence in Pacific island nations
At Ground level | US reasserts presence in Pacific island nations
Now playing out in a hitherto-neglected region of the world – but not that far from our own beleaguered corner – is the escalating tension between the United States and China.
Washington prosecutor declines to press charges against 4 Fil-Am activists
Washington prosecutor declines to press charges against 4 Fil-Am activists
“We are here today to stand with the DC4 in their courageous protest on May 2 and celebrate the victory and the justness of our cause. This form of protest against Marcos and his cronies was so righteous that the US state could not even justify moving forward with charges."
1 peasant leader arrested, 2 youth organizers disappeared
1 peasant leader arrested, 2 youth organizers disappeared
"We call on the Filipino people, be vigilant. Uphold basic human rights for all."
Groups oppose railroading of Maharlika fund
Groups oppose railroading of Maharlika fund
One critic said certifying the bill as urgent is an “abuse of the presidential power to circumvent the constitutional requirements" in passing a law.
SB19’s ‘Gento’ is an ode to ordinary folk
SB19’s ‘Gento’ is an ode to ordinary folk
Combined with the visuals that the music video served, SB19’s Gento also appears to give a nod to not just the struggle of the Mahalima themselves but also that of the ordinary folk.
Lay-offs at Wyeth ‘a clear-cut case of union busting,’ workers insist
Lay-offs at Wyeth ‘a clear-cut case of union busting,’ workers insist
The union has described the lay-offs as a “gross violation” of their Collective Bargaining Agreement, and “a clear-cut case of union busting.”
Kin of political prisoners ask high court to ‘promulgate writ of kalayaan’
Kin of political prisoners ask high court to ‘promulgate writ of kalayaan’
“It is a travesty of justice that pork barrel mastermind Janet Napoles has been acquitted along with her cohorts who are now sitting senators, but no political prisoner whose cases are made up has been included in any of the trumpeted mass releases of elderly PDLs since the start of the pandemic in 2020.”
Farmers say no to proposed national land use law
Farmers say no to proposed national land use law
A farmers group expressed its apprehension over the bill as the HOR rejected a ban on the conversion of agricultural lands devoted to food. Mariano, a former agrarian reform secretary, said that “ensuring land use for food production is a paramount duty and obligation of the State.”
The main ingredient
The main ingredient
"They should put their main ingredient here as union-busting."
At Ground Level | US, Phl update defense guidelines
At Ground Level | US, Phl update defense guidelines
The US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty, nearly 75 years old now, is being dusted off in the light of “current and emerging threats” to the two countries – read: China’s increasing belligerence about Taiwan and its own maritime claims over almost the entire South China Sea.
G7 and the corporate agenda in food systems
G7 and the corporate agenda in food systems
The world’s most powerful nations are bent on perpetuating hunger and inequality by accelerating plunder & destruction of the planet. Rural peoples struggle to break free from their imperialist grip.
How extractive industries are threatening food security of Dumagat food producers
How extractive industries are threatening food security of Dumagat food producers
In the case of the Dumagats, losing their means of food production also means losing their whole identity as they are known to be independent food producers for the thousand of years that they have been farming, hunting, and fishing.
Farmers told to brace for dry spell as El Niño looms
Farmers told to brace for dry spell as El Niño looms
"We must look for ways to lessen the vulnerabilities and enhance our capabilities in disaster response."
Root Access | Fraud in the 2022 elections and our ways forward
Root Access | Fraud in the 2022 elections and our ways forward
One year after the elections, the Computer Professionals' Union takes a look at everything that's gone wrong in the automated elections system, and puts forward recommendations.
Question Everything | Ship of State
Question Everything | Ship of State
The protest of Masinloc fishers highlighted the lack of attention given to ordinary people as officials relish their token role in the geopolitical ‘game of thrones’ in the Asia-Pacific. On one hand, they are bullied by oversized Chinese vessels in our own territory; but they are also barred from fishing during Balikatan war games. Dynamite fishing has been outlawed yet US troops used a missile to blow up a warship in Zambales.
Not-so-safe delivery: Riders’ trip to unsafe working conditions
Not-so-safe delivery: Riders’ trip to unsafe working conditions
“The nature of work of delivery riders is unquestionably necessary and desirable to the business and trade of the companies to whom they render their services. Without them, companies engaged in the delivery business have actually no business to speak of. Thus, delivery riders are deemed regular employees by operation of law, regardless of the existence of any work contracts they signed."
Workers in Southern Tagalog push back for labor rights
Workers in Southern Tagalog push back for labor rights
Despite the setbacks, however, workers in the Southern Tagalog region have continued to assert their rights and fight back. For Mario Fernandez and his fellow unionists in TEPWU, it meant meeting state forces head on. This meant actively challenging attempts to tag them as “communist sympathizers.”
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