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.
“Unabia’s statements undermine the dignity and professionalism of healthcare workers, particularly women nurses, and reduce their worth to their physical appearances."
“She’s a difficult enemy, but a very good friend. She will fight for you and stand for you and your rights.”
"Because Israel is not deserving to be a state. It is a state committing genocide."
When I went back to Cagayan de Oro, I recalled our visits to Camps Abubakar and Darapanan. It made me believe that the current situation there showed proof that peace is possible even after an intense battle. It made me also think that a similar success may be possible for a group that has been continuing its armed resistance. I hope the Philippine government will consider the resumption of the peace process with the Communist Party of the Philippines, the New People’s Army, and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines.
“These attacks follow a familiar playbook—when powerful men feel threatened by factual reporting, they resort to gendered attacks to discredit women journalists.”
“How can you lead if you don’t have supervision and control?”
CAGAYAN DE ORO — Groups of student leaders and campus journalists denounced the backlash received by an alliance of Ateneo student publications after it released a statement expressing support for the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Buklod Atenista, the...
“The recent stoppage of one of the major quarries in Sitio Suntingon, Barangay Bugo, marks a significant victory for the community, demonstrating the power of determination and the unwavering pursuit of truth.”
“It should have engaged with peace advocates and considered the resumption of peace talks with the CPP-NPA-NDF as a better alternative and correct approach in addressing the armed conflict.” CAGAYAN DE ORO – A thorough probe has been ensured after the missing...
Concerned groups expressed strong opposition to an energy company’s plan to construct a 600-megawatt liquefied natural gas power plant in Barangay Tacub, Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte.
Red-tagging, the practice of labeling individuals and organizations as communists or terrorists without due process, creates a foreboding environment, which may compromise the safety of candidates as well as their supporters and voters.
“These red-tagging posters only prove the endless intimidation and deception of the State against organized and progressive voices.”
Solidarity and support calling for the protection of student publications and accountability from authorities poured in from different campus publications and university councils in the Bicol region against Villafuerte who is running for governor.
“Why did they attack activists in Cagayan Valley? Why was I included in trumped-up charges? Like Frenchie Mae, I witnessed the problems in the society. An attack on journalists is an attack on the core of democracy.”
I chose to be part of Bulatlat, the longest-running online alternative news site in the country and the authority in human rights journalism in the Philippines, primarily because I believe in its principles and brand of journalism, which amplifies the voices of marginalized and oppressed. Bulatlat frames their stories based on the perspective of ordinary Filipinos while adhering to the highest standards of journalism.
CAGAYAN DE ORO — Civil society groups presented a 12-point human rights agenda which they believe candidates for the mid-term national elections should support. “For candidates who will become elected officials in May, the agenda that will be laid out in this...
Residents called on the local government of Cagayan de Oro to revoke the permits of all quarry operations in Sitio Suntingon in Barangay Bugo. They expressed alarm over the severe flooding they experienced which they believe is aggravated by the mountain quarry activities.
Nicolas Aca’s performance expressed a critique on “how religion can bind devotees to their leaders' agenda as if in chains.”
Bulatlat gathered the wage orders issued by RTWPB Northern Mindanao in the past years and found out that the most recent wage hike is the lowest increase to be implemented since 2018, specifically in the non-agriculture sector.
Rolan Cagas, who also sits as president of the Claveria Federation of Rice Farmers Associations, shared that their top concern was the rising prices of farm inputs, especially fertilizers, as it would now cost over P1,800 per sack, higher than the less-than-P1,000 price in the past years.
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