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On 127th Independence Day, progressives protest US military intervention

Marking the 127th day of Philippine independence, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) and allied organizations rally en route to the US Embassy condemning the escalating US military interventions and influence in the Philippines backed by various military agreements and other foreign policies. The groups also expressed the Filipino people’s strong solidarity with the Palestinian people against continuing US-Israel genocide in Palestine

Bulatlat Contributors | Jun 13, 2025

Marcosian legacy of development: Laguna de Bay

Today, the LLDA participates in the Bagong Pilipinas project through the development of the LLRN. The same agency that introduced “economic development” to Laguna Lake is now, yet again, spearheading a development project that, while marketed as progress, risks displacing hundreds of fisherfolk families that were already vulnerable to begin with.

Bulatlat Contributors | Jun 12, 2025

Media groups, advocates oppose planned regulation vs disinformation

“Critical thinking and media and information literacy would do more against ‘fake news’ than allowing the bureaucracy to decide what is fake and what isn’t.”

Bulatlat Contributors | Jun 10, 2025

PH universities urge Senate to begin Sara’s impeachment trial

“We pray that the Philippine Senate will likewise respond to its moral and constitutional duty as true servants of the public upon whom the public trust is reposed, one that is faithful to the truth and to the Filipino people."

Bulatlat Contributors | Jun 9, 2025

Artist orgs oppose bill expanding MTRCB powers

“We have experienced it first hand, Alipato at Muog was initially given an X rating by the MTRCB - as the reviewers cited that the film tends to undermine the faith and confidence of the people in their government - the same clause that’s been used several times.”

Bulatlat Contributors | Jun 9, 2025

Gaza: The US-Israel plan to instrumentalise aid is not only ineffective but deadly

Humanitarian aid must be provided only by humanitarian organisations who have the competence and determination to do it safely and effectively – not warring parties.

Bulatlat Contributors | Jun 8, 2025

Balik-Tanaw | The Spirit, our Master

When we began our Novitiate, a Polish Redemptorist priest guided our group in a weeklong retreat. He was, technically speaking, our retreat master. But I can never forget what he said to us right before he presided the opening Mass: “The Holy Spirit is our ‘retreat master.’ In fact, the Holy Spirit is the true Master of your Novitiate journey.”

Bulatlat Contributors | Jun 8, 2025

Duterte Youth, Cardema face new charges

The poll body and the highest court should not turn a blind eye at the Duterte Youth’s blatant disrespect for rules on the filing of sworn documents, and on the notarization of such documents. What these shady characters have done is a disrespect to institutions and to the public.

Bulatlat Contributors | Jun 2, 2025

Balik-Tanaw | Lift our hearts and souls to the Risen and Ascended One

In commemorating Christ’s Ascension, we lift our hearts and souls to the Risen and Ascended One along with our visions and hopes as a people who continuously long for peace and justice.

Bulatlat Contributors | Jun 1, 2025

Election observers report says PH 2025 elections failed to meet international standards

“Our findings point to a widespread pattern of repression and vote-buying alongside threats of foreign interference."

Bulatlat Contributors | Jun 1, 2025

Kawasaki workers protest stalled CBA talks, demand living wage, benefits

In a formal Manifestation to Stage a Strike, submitted to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on May 14, KULU said that they fulfilled all legal requirements to strike after CBA talks hit a deadlock. Despite management citing financial losses as a reason for denying their demands, union leaders call this claim a “big lie.”

Bulatlat Contributors | May 22, 2025

What election watchdog volunteers hope for beyond elections

The call for accountability must be continuous, the campaign for better solutions must be continuous.”

Bulatlat Contributors | May 18, 2025

Balik-Tanaw | Christ-like love

As I make this reflection, let me share my aspirations for peace and global challenges. It is our understanding and knowledge about the 193 nations that signed the Charter of the United Nations Organization (UN). It has been 8 decades now that we have the development of friendly relations among nations and the attainment of international cooperation in solving all of the major problems that afflict humanity. Another important objective of UN is ensuring the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms in all nations.

Bulatlat Contributors | May 18, 2025

Legal feasibility of a hybrid manual-automated election counting system in the Philippines

RA 8436, like RA 9369, did not provide for hybrid elections, but the Supreme Court nevertheless allowed it because one of the primary mandates of Comelec, simply put, is to make sure that the votes of the Filipino people during elections are counted.

Bulatlat Contributors | May 17, 2025

ASEAN legislators raise concerns on credibility of 2025 PH midterm polls

“It is dismaying to learn that these are not mere technical glitches but signs of systemic neglect that effectively disenfranchise thousands of Filipino voters,” said APHR Chair Mercy Chriesty Barends.

Bulatlat Contributors | May 17, 2025

The faces of the youth in the 2025 midterm elections

“I hope the candidates I chose govern well and I hope they address corruption, which is why I voted for candidates who would do so,” Cassandra says.

Bulatlat Contributors | May 13, 2025

OFWs in Hong Kong experience online voting glitches

"From the lack of community consultations, to the railroading of the implementation of the online voting, COMELATE has done too little, too late," said Bayan Muna Hongkong Spokesperson Lai Besana.

Bulatlat Contributors | May 13, 2025

Voters frustrated over accidental ‘overvote’ cases

Numerous cases of accidental ‘overvotes’ were reported since the morning of the 2025 midterm elections today, May 12.

Bulatlat Contributors | May 12, 2025

Illegal campaigning monitored on election day

Illegal campaigning in several places in the Philippines is still prevalent during the 2025 midterm election on Monday, May 12.

Bulatlat Contributors | May 12, 2025

Red-tagging intensifies in 2025 midterm elections

By FRANCESSCA ABALOSBulatlat.com MANILA — Since the start of the regular voting period at 7 a.m., election watchdogs Kontra Daya and Vote Report PH have been monitoring and verifying election irregularities reported via social media posts, text messages, phone...

Bulatlat Contributors | May 12, 2025

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On 127th Independence Day, progressives protest US military intervention

Marcosian legacy of development: Laguna de Bay

Media groups, advocates oppose planned regulation vs disinformation

PH universities urge Senate to begin Sara’s impeachment trial

Artist orgs oppose bill expanding MTRCB powers

Gaza: The US-Israel plan to instrumentalise aid is not only ineffective but deadly

Balik-Tanaw | The Spirit, our Master

Duterte Youth, Cardema face new charges

Balik-Tanaw | Lift our hearts and souls to the Risen and Ascended One

Election observers report says PH 2025 elections failed to meet international standards

Kawasaki workers protest stalled CBA talks, demand living wage, benefits

What election watchdog volunteers hope for beyond elections

Balik-Tanaw | Christ-like love

Legal feasibility of a hybrid manual-automated election counting system in the Philippines

ASEAN legislators raise concerns on credibility of 2025 PH midterm polls

The faces of the youth in the 2025 midterm elections

OFWs in Hong Kong experience online voting glitches

Voters frustrated over accidental ‘overvote’ cases

Illegal campaigning monitored on election day

Red-tagging intensifies in 2025 midterm elections

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