Stop the Killings
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Stop the Killings
‘Strike down Cybercrime law,’ netizens call on High Court
‘Strike down Cybercrime law,’ netizens call on High Court
Various groups of netizens, journalists, computer professionals and activists troop to the Supreme Court, October 9 and reiterate their demand to scrap the Cybercrime Law. On the same day, the High Court suspended the controversial law and netizens gear for a long battle ahead.
Netizens urged to continue posting, tweeting vs cybercrime law
Netizens urged to continue posting, tweeting vs cybercrime law
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
“We have to continue blogging and tweeting. We should not be afraid.” – blogger Antonio Ian Cruz
Urban poor call for scrapping of housing law, justice for Guatemala residents
Urban poor call for scrapping of housing law, justice for Guatemala residents
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Urban poor groups from various communities that have been demolished or under threat of demolition gathered near the Supreme Court to protest the way they are being treated by the government and the violations of their rights.
Special Coverage: Memories and shadows of martial law, 40 years after
Special Coverage: Memories and shadows of martial law, 40 years after
By BULATLAT STAFF
To most of us, the dark years of Martial Law is already a distant memory; to the youth of today, it is but a page in history. However, we must revisit both the horrors and the lessons of the past, lest we forget, because that which oppressed us before still haunts us today.
Through their lenses: Documenting the people’s struggle since martial law
Two unlikely photojournalists and activists have observed and documented how, over decades since martial law, ‘the issues remain the same, only the details have changed and worsened.’ (Click here to read more)
Youth activists of martial law years share tales of courage
‘Nothing has changed... The same problems plague our country and it's only getting worse.’
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Trining Herrera and her memories of the urban poor struggle under martial law
She was arrested several times and was heavily tortured. But what pains her the most is the fact that the struggle of the urban poor for decent housing is still as true today as it was during martial law. (Click here to read more)
Through their lenses: Documenting the people’s struggle since martial law
Through their lenses: Documenting the people’s struggle since martial law
Two unlikely photojournalists and activists have observed and documented how, over decades since martial law, ‘the issues remain the same, only the details have changed and worsened.’ By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA – Lito Ocampo, 59, had not thought he...
Trining Herrera and her memories of the urban poor struggle under martial law
Trining Herrera and her memories of the urban poor struggle under martial law
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
She was arrested several times and was heavily tortured. But what pains her the most is the fact that the struggle of the urban poor for decent housing is still as true today as it was during martial law.
‘Bona’ on stage, a mirror of everyday life
‘Bona’ on stage, a mirror of everyday life
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA – A lot of people claim that the golden age of theater was long gone with the advent of mass media, mainly television and the new media. But the Philippine Educational Theater Association disagrees. In their newest play...
Urban poor groups urge Roxas to implement Robredo’s plans
Urban poor groups urge Roxas to implement Robredo’s plans
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA – Progressive groups criticized President Benigno S. Aquino III for appointing his running mate in the last elections and former Transportation Sec. Mar Roxas to the Department of Interior and Local Government chief post....
MMDA workers fight for incentive, hit planned ‘realignment’ of savings
MMDA workers fight for incentive, hit planned ‘realignment’ of savings
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
The MMDA has millions of deposits in various banks, composed of ‘savings’ it kept a secret, and which, by law, should have funded the employees’ benefits and incentives.
Fresh wounds: A story of 24 years of searching
Fresh wounds: A story of 24 years of searching
Fresh wounds: A story of 24 years of searching
Pandayang Lino Brocka tackles history and social change
Pandayang Lino Brocka tackles history and social change
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA – The Pandayang Lino Brocka has formally opened for this year’s festival with the theme on history and social change. “We want the viewers to remember our history and to encourage them to be a part of social change,” Lady...
Bulatlat Live: International Day of the Disappeared
Bulatlat Live: International Day of the Disappeared
By BULATLAT STAFF
Until now, there is no existing law in the Philippines criminalizing enforced disappearances despite the fact that hundreds -- from the time of Marcos dictatorship until the present administration -- have been abducted and remain missing.
Support pours for slain urban poor kin
Support pours for slain urban poor kin
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
“It hurts that we lost our mother. She spent her life fighting for the welfare of families living here. She died here. And this is the same place where we would gather our strength to rise back.” – daughter of slain urban poor leader Marilou Valle
Stop impending magnetite mining in Ilocos, groups ask CA
Stop impending magnetite mining in Ilocos, groups ask CA
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Altamina Exploration Resources Inc.’s six exploration permits were converted to a Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement, providing it with an assurance that it could recover its capital outlay in five years.
Relocation site at Kasiglahan Village submerged in floods
Relocation site at Kasiglahan Village submerged in floods
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO and RONALYN V. OLEA
When they agreed to be relocated from Isla Puting Bato, they were thinking about their safety and the future of their children. The rampaging floodwaters from La Mesa dam last week washed away whatever security they felt when they first transferred here.
Urban poor leader killed to pave way for ‘development project’
Urban poor leader killed to pave way for ‘development project’
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
“Before her killing, Malou had already been receiving threats to her life. But she set those threats aside. She knew that threats, harassments and death are part of her fight against evil.” – Ecumenical Bishops Forum
‘Puso ng Lungsod’ (Heart of the city) documents life of the urban poor
‘Puso ng Lungsod’ (Heart of the city) documents life of the urban poor
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA – Pinoy Media Center released its newest documentary on the lives and struggles of urban poor communities in the Philippines. “In this video, you would see how the divide-and-rule tactic is being used against the...
Justice grinds slowly for Pangarap Village martyrs
Justice grinds slowly for Pangarap Village martyrs
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
While the investigation into the death of two residents took a year to begin, the fight of the community to prevent the Araneta family from evicting them continues.
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