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Dee Ayroso | Jan 6, 2015
Dee Ayroso is a self-taught illustrator and was a Bulatlat editor before she focused on cartooning. Comics is where her flaws and strengths in writing and drawing can sit together and have coffee.
Dee Ayroso is a self-taught illustrator and was a Bulatlat editor before she focused on cartooning. Comics is where her flaws and strengths in writing and drawing can sit together and have coffee.
Edca: a tale of secrecy, murder and betrayal
Edca: a tale of secrecy, murder and betrayal
For 2014, President Aquino’s “righteous path” took another perverted turn as the Philippines signed a defense agreement with the US, signalling the return of US bases in the country.
Indigenous peoples call for end to human rights violations
Indigenous peoples call for end to human rights violations
On Dec. 10, International Human Rights Day, the indigenous peoples protesters took an early start with a sunrise ritual at 6 a.m., performed by 15 Lumad tribal leaders at Plaza Miranda. Called a “panubadtubad” in Manobo or “panawagtawag” in Talaandig, the ritual...
Manilakbayan | Mindanao activists head home with more ‘dasig’ to struggle
Manilakbayan | Mindanao activists head home with more ‘dasig’ to struggle
They were called “vandals” and were snubbed by President Aquino, yet the Manilakbayan ng Mindanao are heading home with “victories” in their campaign against militarization and plunder of resources in their land.
#Manilakbayan | ‘I’m an educator and health worker, not an NPA’
#Manilakbayan | ‘I’m an educator and health worker, not an NPA’
Vilma Yecyec has been a health worker and organizer for the past 30 years. She has also been targeted by the military for that long.
Political prisoners start 7-day fast
Political prisoners start 7-day fast
As of Nov. 30, there are 491 political prisoners in the country, based on Karapatan data. Of these, 220 were arrested under President Aquino’s term. There are 53 ailing prisoners, 43 female prisoners, 42 elderly, and six minors.
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‘It is a military basing agreement’
‘It is a military basing agreement’
The proponents of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (Edca) were hard put in defending that it is not a basing agreement, as some senators and opponents say that it is.
The Lumad school on Pantaron Range
The Lumad school on Pantaron Range
The Salugpungan Ta’tanu Igkanugon Learning Center Inc. (STTILCI) in Davao del Norte – a school borne out of the Lumad’s unity to defend their ancestral land – continues to struggle against militarization.
‘Traitor to the national language’
‘Traitor to the national language’
Protesters call for the resignation of Commission on Higher Education chair Patricia Licuanan as the agency pushes the abolition of Filipino as a college subject.
Makabayan solons urge Congress to probe Clark Green City project
Makabayan solons urge Congress to probe Clark Green City project
“The project is so extensive but the welfare of the people that would be affected in Capas, Bamban towns and Mabalacat city is not being considered.” – Anakpawis partylist Rep. Fernando Hicap
Manilakbayan | Peasant woman hopes to see 2 sons alive
Manilakbayan | Peasant woman hopes to see 2 sons alive
Julia Poloyapoy’s three sons were last seen with soldiers during military operations in Agusan del Sur. One turned up dead, while two have been missing for almost month.
Manilakbayan | Lumad want big mining companies out of Mindanao
Manilakbayan | Lumad want big mining companies out of Mindanao
“The people of Mindanao are raging and our resistance grows stronger every day. Leave now, or face the people’s resistance.” – Panalipdan Mindanao secretary general Dulphing Ogan
Manilakbayan | Protesters call for Aquino ouster
Manilakbayan | Protesters call for Aquino ouster
Mindanaoans bring their protest, as well as their culture and tradition, to Mendiola.
Int’l peasant mission to Aquino: ‘Scrap Clark Green City, Alviera projects’
Int’l peasant mission to Aquino: ‘Scrap Clark Green City, Alviera projects’
“Productive agricultural forces – thousands of farmers and indigenous peoples of Tarlac and Pampanga – are being destroyed in the name of anti-people and pro-business real estate developments.”
SC justices keen to pass Edca decision to Senate
SC justices keen to pass Edca decision to Senate
“The Filipinos are treated as security guards only, in these agreed locations, the Americans exercise all aspect of ownership, and that while the treaty is supposed to last for only 10 years, it can be renewed indefinitely.” – Dean Pacifico Agabin
‘The forest lives on’ : Slain botanist’s legacy blooms amid 4 years of injustice
‘The forest lives on’ : Slain botanist’s legacy blooms amid 4 years of injustice
“Leonard Co believed that if only we can see the wealth of the Philippines, the plants, we would love our country even more.”
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