Aquino is Pontius Pilate in urban poor’s ‘kalbaryo’
“End the calvary of the people. Aquino should resign.”
Aquino is Pontius Pilate in urban poor’s ‘kalbaryo’
SAF widow hopes for peace
SAF widow hopes for peace
“We just want peace. We do not want others to go through the kind of pain we are experiencing.” -- Julie Cayang-o, one of the widows of the SAF 44
2nd month of Mamasapano fiasco | Bishop calls for accountability
2nd month of Mamasapano fiasco | Bishop calls for accountability
“It is not enough to say ‘I am sorry.’ Someone should be held accountable.” - Bishop Broderick Pabillo
Extending CARPER?
Extending CARPER?
The Catholic Bishops has been pushing for another extension of the CARPER because of the prevailing landlessness among the country's peasant majority. The Aquino government has supposedly acquiesced and instructed its allies in Congress to extend CARPER.
Progressive farmers' groups, on the other hand, are pushing not for another extension of CARPER but its version of agrarian reform, the Genuine Agrarian Reform Bill.
And the debate is on.
Fr. William Tadena | ‘Please keep him in your hearts and minds’
Fr. William Tadena | ‘Please keep him in your hearts and minds’
Peasants, church workers and colleagues remember Aglipayan priest William Tadena, who was killed by a suspected state death squad 10 years ago.
#BulatlatAsks | OFWs sympathize with Flor Contemplacion
#BulatlatAsks | OFWs sympathize with Flor Contemplacion
They were not yet OFWs when Flor Contemplacion was executed. What impact did Flor Contemplacion’s death had on them then?
Venezuela’s figures opposed ‘The 15 Miserable Economies in the World’
Venezuela’s figures opposed ‘The 15 Miserable Economies in the World’
Venezuela continues to be attacked by the international press, ignoring the strengths of the process of change experienced by Venezuelans.
Artist Nora Aunor calls for Aquino’s resignation
Artist Nora Aunor calls for Aquino’s resignation
Bumaba na po kayo. Magresign na po kayo. Yun ang gusto namin.”
20 years after Flor Contemplacion, Filipino migrants suffer same exploitative conditions
20 years after Flor Contemplacion, Filipino migrants suffer same exploitative conditions
“Junk the labor export policy. Noynoy, resign.You should leave now. This is what I want and what everyone wants.”- Nora Aunor
Flor@20| DFA logo defaced
Flor@20| DFA logo defaced
Relatives of overseas Filipino workers and members of the progressive group Migrante International defaced the logo of the Department of Foreign Affairs in a protest action on Mar. 16 as they commemorate the 20th year since the execution of Flor Contemplacion....
CA issues writs of protection to Cordillera human rights lawyer
CA issues writs of protection to Cordillera human rights lawyer
Human rights lawyer Maria Catherine Salucon says the granting of the writs of Amparo and Habeas data may be a “landmark decision” but it does not mean that she would let her guard down.
Urban poor leader hopes int’l tribunal could serve justice
Urban poor leader hopes int’l tribunal could serve justice
The demolition of homes in North Triangle is among the cases that would be filed against President Aquino in the coming International People’s Tribunal in Washington DC in July.
Human rights groups to UN: Arroyo repackaging herself as ‘pitiful victim’
Human rights groups to UN: Arroyo repackaging herself as ‘pitiful victim’
“It is the height of irony that Ms. Arroyo is now complaining over 'violations' of her civil and political rights, when she enjoys the most special treatment of detained persons under the Aquino administration.”
Int’l tribunal to try Aquino and Obama for rights violations
Int’l tribunal to try Aquino and Obama for rights violations
"People’s tribunals have had success in directing international attention to grave abuses of human rights in various countries including the Philippines during Marcos and Arroyo regimes."
State workers call for truth and accountability over Mamasapano fiasco
State workers call for truth and accountability over Mamasapano fiasco
“It speaks of the kind of leadership we want for DENREU, accountable and just. It’s not simply admitting and apologizing, but being ready to face the consequences of your action."
Ensure safety of abducted OFWs in Libya, gov’t told
Ensure safety of abducted OFWs in Libya, gov’t told
"It is now time for accountability, the injustice done to them is the Aquino government’s fault."
Groups enumerate tasks of People’s Council for Unity, Reform, Peace
Groups enumerate tasks of People’s Council for Unity, Reform, Peace
The Noynoy Out Now! Movement has been pushing for a People’s Council to replace Pres. Noynoy Aquino once he has been ousted, in place of a constitutional line of succession that would put Vice President Jejomar Binay in Malacañang.
Southern Tagalog labor leader found dead
Southern Tagalog labor leader found dead
Florencio “Bong” Romano, long-time labor leader and organizer was found dead on March 8, International Women’s Day.
Mexican gov’t urged to act on brutal slay of activist
Mexican gov’t urged to act on brutal slay of activist
Throughout a major part of his life, Gustavo Salgado Delgado was involved in organizing vulnerable groups.
Amal Clooney earns ire of Filipino lawyers, netizens over reported UN bid to free Arroyo
Amal Clooney earns ire of Filipino lawyers, netizens over reported UN bid to free Arroyo
“We ask Atty. Clooney to visit the Philippines and see for herself the plight of nameless poor who are victims of injustice and human rights violations."
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