Janess Ann J. Ellao, Author at Bulatlat

Gabriela slams gov’t indifference to case of Filipina allegedly raped by Panamanian

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
“We cannot have too much hospitality and too much diplomacy all at the expense of Filipino women.” – Rep. Luz Ilagan, Gabriela Women’s Party

Janess Ann J. Ellao | May 5, 2012

Workers slam Aquino’s empty speech on Labor Day

Video: Workers slam Aquino's empty speech on Labor Day

Janess Ann J. Ellao | May 2, 2012

On Labor Day, Workers call on Aquino to implement pro-people policies

Slideshow: Workers call on Aquino to implement pro-people policies

Janess Ann J. Ellao | May 2, 2012

may 1, labor day, kilusang mayo uno, KMU

Bulatlat Live: May 1 Labor Day

By BULATLAT STAFF
Flipino working people mark this Labor Day as a "day of reckoning" as the Aquino government continues to frustrate their long-standing demands. Follow Bulatlat.com's live coverage.

Janess Ann J. Ellao | May 1, 2012

Silverio martyr laid to rest, residents vow to fight for justice

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Just as the remains of Arnel Leonor was laid down in his grave, the residents and supporters of the struggle in Silverio compound chanted, "Justice for Arnel." "As Leonor is laid to rest today, we call for justice for...

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Apr 30, 2012

Silverio compound residents, supporters give Arnel Leonor hero’s burial

Silverio compound residents, supporters give Arnel Leonor a hero's burial (Photo by Janess Ann J. Ellao / Bulatlat.com)

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Apr 29, 2012

Moratorium on demolition, initial victory for urban poor

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Urban poor groups said the moratorium on demolition that Interior Sec. Jesse Robredo has issued is an initial and brief victory for communities in Metro Manila. But the fight is far from over. “The urban poor...

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Apr 29, 2012

Violent, bloody demolition snatches young man’s dream in Silverio

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Though grieving, Arnel's mother Glenda could not help but be awed at the support and solidarity that their family has been receiving from people from all walks of life. "He dreams of becoming famous someday and he is now. Only, Arnel is no longer with us," she said sadly.

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Apr 29, 2012

Police fired live bullets during clash in Parañaque City’s Silverio compound

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"The national government appears to have completely neglected us and the rest of the urban poor," one of the wounded residents said.

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Apr 28, 2012

One dead, 33 arrested in violent demolition in Parañaque City’s Silverio compound

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"It was a human barricade. We did not gear for a gunfight." -- Sheila Bernal, a resident and president of Samahan ng Pagkakaisa at Rekonsilasyon sa Silverio.

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Apr 24, 2012

Government employees press for wage increase

Government employees press for wage increaseem> (Photo courtesy of Courage Government Employees Partylist)

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Apr 20, 2012

North Triangle residents storm Aquino’s residence in Times

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com TIMES ST. Quezon City -- Carolina Batarina's husband left her to fend for their five children a few years ago. Since then, she has been raising their children on her own, trying to make ends meet with the meager income she earns...

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Apr 17, 2012

State employees protest vs joint US-RP military exercises

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com Other story: Daybreak rally, protest caravans greet US-RP Balikatan exercises MANILA -- Government employees held a protest action against Balikatan, a joint military exercises between the United States and the Armed Forces of...

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Apr 17, 2012

Six hurt in rally vs ordinance declaring the Quezon City Central Business District

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Urban poor groups and a government employees union held a protest action in front of the Quezon City Hall to criticize the recently passed local ordinance that designates the East and North Triangles as the city's...

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Apr 12, 2012

Urban poor likens President Aquino to Pontius Pilate

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Urban poor residents held a senakulo to protest against the "three crosses" they have been bearing namely, massive demolition of communities, oil price increases and power rate hikes.

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Apr 6, 2012

Church leaders call on Aquino to address urban poor concerns, human rights violations

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"The poor are kept in endless cycles of poverty and are denied emancipation."

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Mar 29, 2012

Soldiers harass, displace urban poor from San Juan

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- The Task Force on Urban Conscientization (TFUC) of the Association of Major Religious Superiors of the Philippines condemned the recent military harassment on urban poor families residing in its shelter. Last March 26,...

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Mar 29, 2012

Luisita farmers decry latest forms of harassment

Video: HLI farmers decry latest forms of harassment

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Mar 25, 2012

20 years of legalizing demolitions through the housing law

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"UDHA's existence for the past 20 years did nothing but to further the attacks on the lives and livelihoods of the poor. The law did not serve the people" -- Kadamay

Sidebar: Back Story: Urban Development and Housing Act merely meant to delay demolition of urban poor communities

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Mar 24, 2012

World churches renew ties with the poor

“World churches renew ties with the poor (Photo by Janess Ann J. Ellao)

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Mar 23, 2012

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Gabriela slams gov’t indifference to case of Filipina allegedly raped by Panamanian

Workers slam Aquino’s empty speech on Labor Day

On Labor Day, Workers call on Aquino to implement pro-people policies

Bulatlat Live: May 1 Labor Day

Silverio martyr laid to rest, residents vow to fight for justice

Silverio compound residents, supporters give Arnel Leonor hero’s burial

Moratorium on demolition, initial victory for urban poor

Violent, bloody demolition snatches young man’s dream in Silverio

Police fired live bullets during clash in Parañaque City’s Silverio compound

One dead, 33 arrested in violent demolition in Parañaque City’s Silverio compound

Government employees press for wage increase

North Triangle residents storm Aquino’s residence in Times

State employees protest vs joint US-RP military exercises

Six hurt in rally vs ordinance declaring the Quezon City Central Business District

Urban poor likens President Aquino to Pontius Pilate

Church leaders call on Aquino to address urban poor concerns, human rights violations

Soldiers harass, displace urban poor from San Juan

Luisita farmers decry latest forms of harassment

20 years of legalizing demolitions through the housing law

World churches renew ties with the poor

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