Day: January 21, 2025

Fishers urge release of Manila Bay environmental impact assessment

The “immediate release and full disclosure” of the cumulative impact assessment of Manila Bay could be instrumental in the termination of the ongoing reclamation projects and seabed quarrying activities across Manila Bay, according to a fishers group.

In La Union, fisherfolks forced to ‘surrender’ in exchange for ayuda

Ilocos Human Rights Alliance (IHRA), a local chapter of human rights group Karapatan, reported on January 20 that seven alleged soldiers in plainclothes were going around with a list of 30 current and former members of Timek ken Namnama Dagiti Babassit a Mangngalap ti La Union (TIMEK La Union), forcing them to “register” their organization.

‘Trump, biggest threat to world peace, justice and democracy’ – progressive groups

“Trump is expected to reward corrupt allies like Ferdinand Marcos Jr in exchange for allowing the US to conduct provocative military drills, store weapons of mass destruction, and install bases across the country. Since 2022, Marcos Jr has maliciously collaborated with his American patrons to advance the geopolitical agenda of US imperialism.”

Coca-Cola’s Cebu plant to retrench over 200 workers

Coca-Cola Cebu is set to retrench the workers following the termination of their contract with manpower agency Exeltech Manpower and Services Incorporated. However, the Center for Trade Union and Human Rights noted that the retrenchment actually comes following an order from the Department of Labor and Employment to regularize the workers, calling the move a “naked display of corporate greed.”