Luis V. Teodoro Legacy Lecture Series journal launched
"The Legacy Lecture Series and the journal that we are launching today are efforts to honor Dean Luis and his ideals and contributions."
Luis V. Teodoro Legacy Lecture Series journal launched
Alyssa Mae Clarin is a young journalist and press freedom advocate. Between chasing deadlines, and romanticizing cafes and coffee, you’ll find her petting her dogs, playing online games, or scouting for her next hobby to start (and inevitably not finish).
Alyssa Mae Clarin is a young journalist and press freedom advocate. Between chasing deadlines, and romanticizing cafes and coffee, you’ll find her petting her dogs, playing online games, or scouting for her next hobby to start (and inevitably not finish).
From bio to journ to law: Krissy Conti’s journey as people’s lawyer
From bio to journ to law: Krissy Conti’s journey as people’s lawyer
Kristina Conti has never seen being a lawyer as a glamorous job recalling how her mother was paid in the form of bananas, fish, and other trinkets. And although she now also stands as the 5th nominee for Bayan Muna Partylist, she said that she has no expectations to become a lawmaker.
Concerned OFWs urge Canadian government to declare red-tagger ‘Ka Eric’ inadmissible to Canada
Concerned OFWs urge Canadian government to declare red-tagger ‘Ka Eric’ inadmissible to Canada
“Given Celiz’s direct role in this practice, his continued presence in Canada contradicts Canada’s commitment to human rights and public safety."
Migrants Agenda discussed at the first global proclamation rally of Makabayan bloc
Migrants Agenda discussed at the first global proclamation rally of Makabayan bloc
“Without the OFW remittance that has kept the Philippine economy afloat in the last four years, maybe the Philippines would already be doomed,” said Makabayan senatorial candidate and former Bayan Muna Representative Teodoro Casiño.
Manila prosecutor junks illegal assembly charges against Makabayan senatorial bets
Manila prosecutor junks illegal assembly charges against Makabayan senatorial bets
The Office of the Prosecutor of Manila dismissed the illegal assembly charges against the 10 senatorial candidates of the Makabayan bloc, and other progressive leaders.
Detained Filipino migrants neglected in the US
Detained Filipino migrants neglected in the US
Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigrants, concerned Filipino migrants denounced the ‘dehumanizing’ and ‘negligent’ conditions inside detention facilities of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as the lack of support from the Philippine government amidst the worsening cases of raids and arrests.
Overseas Filipino workers bat for ‘sound family living wage’ in the Philippines
Overseas Filipino workers bat for ‘sound family living wage’ in the Philippines
Migrant workers overseas believe that a Philippine wage hike will be the lasting solution to the worsening cases of abuses of overseas Filipinos, claiming that the local economic crisis in the Philippines only breeds an environment for the rampant human trafficking of Filipino workers abroad.
Proposed deployment ban in Kuwait will not stop abuses vs OFWs – migrant group
Proposed deployment ban in Kuwait will not stop abuses vs OFWs – migrant group
The Migrante Middle East said that without providing an alternative to the rising unemployment and lack of living wage in the Philippines, the government will only be putting the lives and livelihood of Filipino migrant workers even more at risk.
Migrant workers group condemns SSS rate hike and membership penalties for PhilHealth data breach
Migrant workers group condemns SSS rate hike and membership penalties for PhilHealth data breach
The contribution rate hike, which started as 12 percent of the salary in 2019, will now amount to 15 percent of the salary in 2025.
40th birthday still in detention: Campaign for Mary Jane Veloso’s clemency continues
40th birthday still in detention: Campaign for Mary Jane Veloso’s clemency continues
“Now that she has been in the country for nearly a month, Marcos should use his unbound power to grant her clemency if he truly cares about our OFWs who have become victims of human trafficking. There is no more reason to delay her freedom."
Manila police wields Martial Law-era law against 10 Makabayan senatorial bets
Manila police wields Martial Law-era law against 10 Makabayan senatorial bets
“The practice of filing trumped up charges of “illegal assembly” must stop. Marching to Mendiola to denounce injustice should not be criminalized,” they said, mentioning how the ‘wholesale filing’ of the MPD even misidentified Mody Floranda of Piston as “female” and Moro leader Amirah Lidasan as a member of ACT.
Finally home after 14 years, Veloso’s family, supporters call for full clemency
Finally home after 14 years, Veloso’s family, supporters call for full clemency
"Mary Jane Veloso is not a criminal but a victim of human trafficking. Her homecoming should not be treated as a prisoner transfer but as the return of a Filipino who has suffered enough." -- former Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate
Signature campaign urges PH government to grant clemency to Mary Jane Veloso
Signature campaign urges PH government to grant clemency to Mary Jane Veloso
“We hope that our government will put Mary Jane in a safe place, and that she will be granted clemency by our government,” said Celia Veloso, Mary Jane’s mother, during the program commemorating the birth of Andres Bonifacio last November 30 (Saturday).
Mary Jane Veloso will soon be home
Mary Jane Veloso will soon be home
Veloso’s case was brought to international attention after she was sentenced to die in Indonesia. Prior to this, her family spent more than five years seeking government assistance to prove that she was a victim of human trafficking.
After 14 years, Mary Jane Veloso may return to PH
After 14 years, Mary Jane Veloso may return to PH
After almost 14 years of imprisonment, Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino on death row in Indonesia, has a chance of coming back home to the Philippines.
Philippine gov’t called to rescue, repatriate Filipinos amid rising tension in Lebanon
Philippine gov’t called to rescue, repatriate Filipinos amid rising tension in Lebanon
According to Migrante International, more than 11,000 Filipinos currently residing in Lebanon. “In fact, a lot of OFWs are requesting for repatriation but there are certain circumstances that disable them from doing so.”
Study shows Filipino women journalists’ inter-generational problem
Study shows Filipino women journalists’ inter-generational problem
“The experiences are cross-generation. When we shared our experiences with each other, that’s when we realized that those kinds of things still happen. Because women have the tendency to keep it to ourselves,”
Fisher group decries PH Army harassment of Zambales fishers
Fisher group decries PH Army harassment of Zambales fishers
The livelihoods of fisherfolk in Zambales have been largely affected by the rising tension in the West Philippine Sea and the lower catch due to recurring seasonal loss called "sigwada." But instead of due assistance, they are subjected to so-called "visits" and interrogation by soldiers.
Journalist Atom Araullo’s case vs red-taggers up for resolution
Journalist Atom Araullo’s case vs red-taggers up for resolution
Journalist Atom Araullo completed the presentation of all four witnesses for the civil case he filed against red taggers Lorrain Badoy-Patosa and Jeffrey Celiz during a hearing before Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 306, June 11.
Fishers raise alarm over harassment of elderly leader
Fishers raise alarm over harassment of elderly leader
Pamalakaya said their leader, Romy Antazo, 80 years old, has been repeatedly approached by suspected state agents and was offered livelihood support in exchange for his supposed “cooperation.”
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