People’s Pushback in 2023
The year 2023 affirmed the significance of enjoining the people to voice out their demands and aspirations while battling the social evils that continue to plague the nation.
People’s Pushback in 2023
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Defend Jodi Dean: Fight the Ban, Free Palestine!
Defend Jodi Dean: Fight the Ban, Free Palestine!
Clearly, the Hobart and William Smith Colleges teaching ban on Jodi Dean is a symptom of a broader and systematic assault on the freedom of association through US Counterinsurgency.
Groups demand investigation on ‘summary execution’ of former UP student leader
Groups demand investigation on ‘summary execution’ of former UP student leader
“The willful killing of Peralta by the military, who was unarmed at the time of her arrest, is a war crime that can never be justified under any circumstance. This is a blatant violation of (the IHL),” GABRIELA secretary general Clarice Palce said in a separate statement.
Striking drivers, operators face financial woes
Striking drivers, operators face financial woes
For single-unit operators like Chel Mallonga, 45, the impact of the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) would be drastic. Once consolidation pushes through, single-unit operators will no longer be granted franchises.
As prices increase, farmers demand repeal of Rice Liberalization Law
As prices increase, farmers demand repeal of Rice Liberalization Law
“Farmers and consumers are demanding the strengthening of the rice industry as a solution to the perennial rice inflation, now nearing an all-time high rate that is expected to continue until July."
Bantayog ng mga Bayani honors 13 ‘pillars’
Bantayog ng mga Bayani honors 13 ‘pillars’
Engraved in golden letters on the granite Wall of Remembrance at the Bantayog Memorial Center in Quezon City are the names of the heroes and martyrs who fought with the people against the long Marcos dictatorship.
Balik-Tanaw | Witnesses of the resurrected Christ in today’s context
Balik-Tanaw | Witnesses of the resurrected Christ in today’s context
The atmosphere of fear and doubt prevailed among the disciples. Some of the disciples at the moment have not seen Jesus after rising from the dead. They continued to be in hiding after Jesus’ brutal death on the cross in fear of being caught and put on trial as one of those who followed Jesus, whom the authorities have called a blasphemer.
News in Pictures | Fil-Ams protest trilateral meeting in DC
News in Pictures | Fil-Ams protest trilateral meeting in DC
For the progressive groups, the trilateral summit is among the series of efforts to leverage the Philippines’ strategic geo-political location for economic and military benefit as tensions rise between the U.S. and China, “at the expense of the sovereignty of the Philippines, the economic conditions of Filipino workers, and the health of the environment.”
Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer
Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer
The fact-finding team on the disappearance of a labor organizer said that there are eyewitness reports that the Philippine military is involved.
Rights group condemns killings in Masbate
Rights group condemns killings in Masbate
Human rights group Karapatan denounced the recent extrajudicial killing of a farmer In Masbate.
From Under Her Hat
From Under Her Hat
So now, allow us to wear your hat
So we can use your vantage point
And adjust the slant
To follow the lead that you pursued
To be voices unafraid of power
To be the alternative
To be relevant
To serve the people.
Prioritize workers’ health, safety amid extreme heat — labor groups
Prioritize workers’ health, safety amid extreme heat — labor groups
A global research showed how more than 70 percent of industrial greenhouse gases have been linked to only 100 companies since 1988.
Timeline: The fight against website blocking in the Philippines
Timeline: The fight against website blocking in the Philippines
Here's the timeline of Bulatlat's fight against one form of state-sponsored censorship.
Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur
Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur
"These bombings, which have been described by locals as overkill, are not only a gross violation of human rights but also a reckless display of force."
Farmers, fishers demand immediate relief for El Niño impacts
Farmers, fishers demand immediate relief for El Niño impacts
“NFA should release the rice from warehouses and distribute it to farmers and fishermen who lost their income due to El Niño instead of making a profit and selling to private traders. Many are already complaining of hunger and loss, so the distribution of aid and compensation should be stepped up."
‘Spirit of the Glass’: Aral ng kasaysayan at paghamon sa red-tagging
‘Spirit of the Glass’: Aral ng kasaysayan at paghamon sa red-tagging
Kapupulutan ng mayamang aral sa kasaysayan ang dula. Higit sa lahat, pinakita ang karaniwang mukha ng aktibista at hindi ang aktibistang ginawang demonyo sa propaganda ng mga pasista.
Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group
Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group
“Governments must protect the rights of every child, especially boys and girls living in countries that have contributed least to this problem but are enduring the most dangerous floods, storms, and heat."
17 years since the disappearance of Jonas Burgos, activists continue to be abducted
17 years since the disappearance of Jonas Burgos, activists continue to be abducted
Human rights groups and families of victims of enforced disappearances held a “Sunset Gathering” at Bantayog ng mga Bayani to symbolize their continuing search for truth and justice.
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