Dee Ayroso
First UN conference on indigenous peoples mum on self-determination, state violence
“If States are really in good faith in adopting the UNDRIP and adhering to international human rights standards, why did they not accept and consider our proposal and call for an end to militarization of indigenous peoples and their territories?” – Windel Bolinget, Cordillera Peoples Alliance
Martin goes to Clark 2
‘People’s Climate March’ | Environmentalists troop to Mendiola
“The Aquino government is condemning us to a future of chronic extreme vulnerability to typhoons, storm surges, and other climate change-aggravated hazards failing in its mandates both in climate change adaptation and mitigation.” – Leon Dulce, campaign coordinator of Kalikasan PNE and 350.org Pilipinas
On the 23rd year of the US bases rejection | Activists protest Edca
In 1991, September 16 became a shining moment of nationalism in Philippine history when the Senate stood up against the US by junking the proposed treaty that allows an extended stay of its military bases. In its 23rd year yesterday, environmental and women activists protested at the US embassy in Manila this time…
‘Edca should have been a treaty’ – Ex-senator Ramos-Shahani
SPECIAL REPORT: A Sept.16 forum on the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement looked back on the historic 1991 Senate decision on the removal of the US military bases in the country, and at the tasks ahead as their return looms.
Indigenous peoples, environmentalists call for end to OceanaGold’s ‘mining plunder’
“OceanaGold’s operations should immediately be stopped by DENR to prevent further pollution, and should immediately hold these environmental criminals accountable.” – Clemente Bautista, national coordinator of Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment (Kalikasan PNE)
Martin goes to Clark 1
‘Unexpected’ | Winning journos thank 2nd Gawad Agong
On its second year, the Gawad Agong sa Pamamahayag recognized journalists who served as “the eyes, ears and voice of the indigenous peoples.”
The eagle has landed
Piss be with you
