Franck Dick A. Rosete is a community journalist based in Cagayan de Oro, the regional center of Northern Mindanao. His enthusiasm for writing community and people stories can be equated to an imperishable relationship, which he is abundant in, except for the romantic one.
Franck Dick A. Rosete is a community journalist based in Cagayan de Oro, the regional center of Northern Mindanao. His enthusiasm for writing community and people stories can be equated to an imperishable relationship, which he is abundant in, except for the romantic one.
“Semiconductors and advanced electronics are central to contemporary warfare, embedded in drones, missile systems, surveillance networks, and communications infrastructure."
“[One rebel returnee’s] assertions as a ‘single cooperating insider’ must be received with extreme caution. Unless it is supported by independent and unbiased evidence, her narration of the events deserves scant consideration."
“Placing ancestral domain administration under the DENR will only fast-track corporate access to indigenous territories — streamlining plunder, not stopping it."
“The pursuit of truth, accountability, and justice should not stop with Co. His co-perpetrators in Congress and Malacañang should also be investigated and prosecuted."
“Marcos is increasingly turning our islands into a war playground for US troops and its allies."
A subsequent move to intensify US military forces in the country.
The cases faced by Baskog Radio anchors India and Jay Lavapiez prove that libel laws have been weaponized for intimidation and retaliation.
"We do not know where to stand or how to feel, whether we could still hope or just move on."
"They should not accommodate 500 persons only in a day because they have a lot of stock. We did not ask for rice; we will buy it from them."
This triumph is a testament that winning is possible if people choose to fight.
Through community pantries, people can donate goods which the severely affected could get based on what they need.
“Uy-Perez’s blind faith in the testimonies of self-declared rebel surrenderers is unacceptable and unjust.”
“It is a meaningful step forward in upholding the dignity, rights, and justice that every woman and girl deserves."
Improving the workers’ situation should be at the center of CBA negotiations, especially amid rising cost of basic goods and services.
"It is a blatant attack to silence voices that seek to inform, question, and hold power to account for their civic duties and responsibilities and uphold the public’s right to know."
“There is no such thing as ‘apolitical’ reporting. It is always focused on the interest of the people.”
Genuine national security should not be dependent on foreign troops or expanded militarization.
The CHR concluded that there were indeed militarization and human rights violations committed by both the Philippine Army and paramilitary group Alamara within the ancestral lands of the Lumad in certain sitios in the towns of Talaingod and Kapalong in Davao del Norte.
“While the security of personal information is important, the [Data Privacy Act] is also commonly used to deny media workers access to information essential to their work and for 'lawfare' suits to deter or punish coverage.”
Over 4,800 households from four barangays in Nabalawag town, including Damatulan, Kadigasan, Olandang, and Kuradangan, were displaced due to the recent conflict.
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