Dominic Gutoman, Author at Bulatlat

What you need to know about the mass layoff of Bacolod Water District Employees

From previously having 500 personnel, only 23 were retained for the monitoring unit. Sixty of the retrenched employees filed a complaint to the regional office of CSC in the Western Visayas, which BACIWA responded by declaring their positions “redundant” through an office order. On August 21, 2021, the CSC ordered the reinstatement of 60 employees “without loss of seniority and shall be entitled to full pay from the time of their separation until actual reinstatement.”

Dominic Gutoman | Sep 21, 2024

5 months and counting, William Lariosa remains missing

On September 10, it will be the fifth month of William’s disappearance. He was last seen in Barangay Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon. Eyewitnesses said that elements of the 48th Infantry Battalion forcibly arrested Lariosa.

Dominic Gutoman | Sep 8, 2024

Consecutive wins for Martial Law survivors: SC declaration of Marcoses’ ill-gotten wealth in Ilocos and the Freedom Memorial Museum

The survivors under the banner of Campaign Against Return of the Marcoses and Martial Law (CARMMA) underscored that the fight for justice and accountability, and the struggle against historical distortion and impunity are far from over.

Dominic Gutoman | Sep 8, 2024

Cyclists, advocates, family call in unison: Surface Felix Salaveria

Felix Salaveria Jr. is a known cyclist and a dedicated activist. He is the founding member of the Kabataan para sa Tribung Pilipino (Katribu Youth) and Tunay na Alyansa ng Bayan Alay sa mga Katutubo (TABAK), both groups known for advocating the rights of indigenous peoples (IP). He is also a founding and active member of Cycling Advocates (Cycad), a group advocating for low-cost, healthy, and non-polluting alternative mode of transportation.

Dominic Gutoman | Sep 5, 2024

Kin of the disappeared find domestic legal remedies wanting

“One desaparecido is already too much. Let us not further allow the Marcos Jr. government to rob us of our loved ones, rights and justice."

Dominic Gutoman | Aug 29, 2024

Child rights group to VP Duterte: Channel the P10 million to basic social services instead

"While many Filipino children cannot go to school because education is no longer accessible—school supplies are expensive, food is costly, and uniforms, bags, and other needs are unaffordable—Sara Duterte is focused on boosting her public image and covering up her failures as the former Secretary of the Department of Education,” said Miguel Gonzales, national spokesperson of Salinlahi.

Dominic Gutoman | Aug 22, 2024

Crackdown, psywar vs Bulacan farmers intensify

“The soldiers have undertaken a psywar campaign for fake surrenders. They utilise intimidation, threats, and coercion in house-to-house interrogations and summons, explicitly red-tagging KMP and the mere act of participating in protests,” KMP said in a statement.

Dominic Gutoman | Aug 22, 2024

Rights groups sound alarm over torture, humanitarian law violations against red fighters in Iloilo

Under Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions, hors de combat (incapacitated combatants/out of fight) either through sickness, wounds, detention, or any other cause, shall be treated humanely.

Dominic Gutoman | Aug 15, 2024

EXPLAINER: Revisiting the international humanitarian law, rights violations, and armed conflict in the Philippines

The responsibility to observe IHL lies in the Philippine government because they are the duty-bearers. In the human rights framework, the duty-bearers are accountable to the people and have the responsibility to respect, protect, and fulfill human rights. Rights violations committed by the state can be classified into two: [1] Commission as direct violators, and [2] Omission which is more similar to state neglect.

Dominic Gutoman | Aug 13, 2024

Manila Bay oil spill has paralyzed small fisherfolk, consumers

It is projected that almost 46,000 fisherfolk will be affected by the oil spill if left uncontrolled, particularly in the National Capital Region (NCR), Central Luzon, and Region 4-A. Currently, Pambansang Lakas ng Mamamalakaya (PAMALAKAYA) reported that 29,000 fisherfolk from Cavite alone, were at risk, while 9,000 fisherfolk in Bataan.

Dominic Gutoman | Aug 5, 2024

TEKA SANDALI | Terror Law at Terror Financing, absurd nga ba?

Four years after its enactment, the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 (ATA) has been used as a weapon against human rights defenders and non-government organizations. In this episode of Teka, Sandali, we explore how the ATA, alongside the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012 is being wielded by the state to stifle dissent.

Dominic Gutoman | Aug 2, 2024

3.5 million Filipino children need health, education support

The Philippines is considered the epicenter of displacement among children due to weather-related events. Data from the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF show that 97 percent experienced three or more types of shock, hazard, or stress. In this context, the SCP stressed the heightened risk of displacement, exposure to diseases, and interruption of education for Filipino children.

Dominic Gutoman | Jul 30, 2024

Flooding intensified due to reclamation projects — envi group

In the report of Kalikasan, there are 23 ongoing projects in and around Manila Bay, covering 47,000 hectares of seascapes and landscapes that put the Filipino people vulnerable against storm surges, floods, and coastal erosion.

Dominic Gutoman | Jul 26, 2024

News in Pictures | Artists mount concert to showcase clamor for change

“Oh Shux Despotiko: Gabi ng Banda, Blooms, at Bb. Bagong Pilipinas”, a concert organized by the Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP), was held to reflect the state of the nation through arts and cultural performances.

Dominic Gutoman | Jul 19, 2024

High health expenses, inaccessible health services plague poor Filipinos

“While the people are paying high out-of-pocket expenses, [the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation or] Philhealth is earning so much profit that the Department of Finance wants to get the surplus funds for other unprogrammed expenses like Maharlika investment,” De la Paz said.

Dominic Gutoman | Jul 19, 2024

Arlene Brosas, long-time Gabriela lawmaker, to run as senator under Makabayan

“Arlene, unlike other lawmakers in Congress, sees the everyday lives of women. She sees how women suffer, not only from violence but also from poverty."

Dominic Gutoman | Jul 17, 2024

The search for Jonas lands in Cinemalaya film fest

The story revolves around the painstaking and unrelenting search for JL’s abducted brother, Jonas Burgos, who has been missing since April 28, 2007.

Dominic Gutoman | Jul 15, 2024

Makabayan to field 12 senatoriables in 2025 elections

“The Dutertes are not a genuine opposition. The Dutertes do not have the ascendancy to talk about human rights, when thousands were killed under [Rodrigo] Duterte’s administration. They are also hypocrites to stand against Charter Change because they were the ones pushing it during their term."

Dominic Gutoman | Jul 11, 2024

Oldest political prisoner released: A long fight towards freedom

"The release of political prisoner Gerardo Dela Peña is a testament to the power of perseverance, vigilance and community in overcoming challenges."

Dominic Gutoman | Jul 2, 2024

Special Report: The civilian cost of military operations in Aurora

“Men have not been able to go back to the farm and our children are already starving, all because we are prohibited to continue our only livelihood in our farms in the mountains,” Capinlac said in Filipino.

Dominic Gutoman | Jul 1, 2024

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