Economic insecurity of women workers worsen
Grassroots organizing, collective action, and advocacy remain crucial in addressing structural inequalities that shape women’s labor conditions.
Economic insecurity of women workers worsen
A law for everyone except the United States
A law for everyone except the United States
International institutions never held the United States accountable for its repeated acts of aggression against Iran or, for that matter, any of the other countries that suffered from US attacks.
Solons, progressive groups seek disciplinary action vs. Suntay over sexist remarks
Solons, progressive groups seek disciplinary action vs. Suntay over sexist remarks
“These remarks contribute to the culture of impunity against women."
Environmentalists demand repeal of Philippine Mining Act of 1995
Environmentalists demand repeal of Philippine Mining Act of 1995
For environmentalists, the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 only enabled both foreign and local corporations to plunder natural resources through large scale-mining, displaced Indigenous and farmer communities while having no significant contributions to the national economy.
UP fisheries students push for exclusive waters for small-scale fishers
UP fisheries students push for exclusive waters for small-scale fishers
The study of aquatic resources cannot be divorced from the communities whose survival depends on them.
Groups slam US-Israel attacks vs Iran, EDCA expansion in the Philippines
Groups slam US-Israel attacks vs Iran, EDCA expansion in the Philippines
As host to numerous U.S. military sites and weapons systems, the Philippines could likewise become a target in similar conflicts involving the US.
On Women’s Month, Gabriela calls for VAT removal, accountability of corrupt officials
On Women’s Month, Gabriela calls for VAT removal, accountability of corrupt officials
Women’s Month is opening with no one held accountable for the billions stolen from the public coffers
First Person | ‘No luxury bags, only yearning for justice’
First Person | ‘No luxury bags, only yearning for justice’
The fight for TRUTH, Justice and Accountability cannot be trivialized with designer bags and fake news.
Progressives decry police brutality at EDSA rally
Progressives decry police brutality at EDSA rally
Rights advocates said that the arrest of activists during a historic commemoration sends a chilling message about the state of civil liberties in the country.
#EDSA40 | People Power spirit strong after 40 years
#EDSA40 | People Power spirit strong after 40 years
“EDSA belongs to the people. This is not just a traffic issue. This cannot be regulated like an ordinary place.”
EDSA 40 years later
EDSA 40 years later
They demanded holding Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte accountable for a legacy of rampant corruption, environmental destruction and political repression.
8 years behind bars, labor groups press for release of unionist Maoj Maga
8 years behind bars, labor groups press for release of unionist Maoj Maga
“The charges against him were meant to silence his union work. Eight years is too long. He should be free.”
#EDSA40 | Cebuanos remember martyrs of Marcos dictatorship
#EDSA40 | Cebuanos remember martyrs of Marcos dictatorship
Cebu progressive and multisectoral groups commemorate the 40th EDSA People Power Uprising by forwarding calls to never forget why the masses collectively ousted then-dictator Marcos Sr.
#EDSA40 | In Tacloban, groups call for an end to political dynasties
#EDSA40 | In Tacloban, groups call for an end to political dynasties
Groups pressed their concerns about the dynastic politics in the region.
Family condemns military harassment of detained Banjawan sisters
Family condemns military harassment of detained Banjawan sisters
“My children are brave. They fight not only for themselves but for the people.
Cebuanos push Congress to enforce decades-delayed ban on dynasties
Cebuanos push Congress to enforce decades-delayed ban on dynasties
Political dynasties in our government monopolize state power. They concentrate power and prioritize self-preservation and control, not the basic social services that students should be receiving.
Tacloban youth lambast dynasties, say Marcoses and Dutertes 2 sides of same coin
Tacloban youth lambast dynasties, say Marcoses and Dutertes 2 sides of same coin
“Here in Tacloban, the same family, Marcos Jr.’s relatives–the Romualdezes–have ruled the city for decades yet there is still no progress that can be seen.”
Rodriguez, Rizal community calls for action over buried bodies at landfill
Rodriguez, Rizal community calls for action over buried bodies at landfill
“There’s no way that I’ll exchange my son’s life for just mere money. I told them they just need to find my son no matter what.” – a father of one of the missing individuals
The True Heroes of EDSA
The True Heroes of EDSA
Filipinos still debate as to who or what truly brought down Ferdinand Marcos Sr., and what exactly we are honoring when we celebrate EDSA.
EDSA40 protest seeks to revive people power against corruption
EDSA40 protest seeks to revive people power against corruption
“Whatever your political color, let us unite at Edsa against poverty and corruption. All those involved must be held accountable.”
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