Socioeconomic reforms up in 3rd round of peace talks
“Usaping sikmura na po ang pag-uusapan ng GRP at NDFP,” (The GRP and NDFP will be talking about gut issues.)
Socioeconomic reforms up in 3rd round of peace talks
Ronalyn V. Olea or Len to her colleagues loves to brew coffee strong enough to keep everyone in the newsroom awake. She’s a vegan and a bike commuter, braving the chaos of the road to get to meetings and errands.
Ronalyn V. Olea or Len to her colleagues loves to brew coffee strong enough to keep everyone in the newsroom awake. She’s a vegan and a bike commuter, braving the chaos of the road to get to meetings and errands.
As peace talks resume, release of political prisoners sought
As peace talks resume, release of political prisoners sought
“We have been waiting for so long. Why do our loved ones remain in detention?”
Kin of victims of drug-related killings file complaints vs. government
Kin of victims of drug-related killings file complaints vs. government
“We believe that the vulnerable poor, marginalized and exploited sectors of society must be afforded every respect of their human rights—for these are the rights of the toiling majority.”
‘Duterte’s economic policies pro-oligarch, anti-poor’ – think-tank
‘Duterte’s economic policies pro-oligarch, anti-poor’ – think-tank
“The first six months showed a tendency already that the Duterte administration is a populist administration pushing for neoliberal policies under a smokescreen of war on drugs, national rhetoric and leftist façade.”
Media watchdog’s website hacked
Media watchdog’s website hacked
“They are vermin, narrow-minded, misbegotten souls who mistakenly believe that they can silence critical speech and thought in their desire to force people into accepting only one worldview – theirs.” -- NUJP
Sakadas bare ‘slave-like conditions’ in Hacienda Luisita
Sakadas bare ‘slave-like conditions’ in Hacienda Luisita
The sakadas worked from 4 a.m. until 5 p.m. for a pay way below the minimum wage of P334 per day in Tarlac. They received P9 to P128 per day due to numerous deductions.
Arrested to force his son to surrender
Arrested to force his son to surrender
"They said they would not release me until my son surfaces.”
Yearender 2016 | Will the talks bring the country closer to peace based on justice?
Yearender 2016 | Will the talks bring the country closer to peace based on justice?
Whatever happens in the negotiating table, the CPP said the Filipino people must unite, strengthen their ranks and intensify the struggle for a better society. By RONALYN OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – Hopes were high when formal peace talks between the Government of...
Yearender 2016 | Under Duterte, rights violations continue with impunity
Yearender 2016 | Under Duterte, rights violations continue with impunity
The death toll on Duterte’s brutal campaign against illegal drugs surpassed the number of victims of extrajudicial killings under the Benigno Aquino III, which totaled 307 and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo administrations with 1,200 victims combined.
‘Do not hostage political prisoners,’ government told
‘Do not hostage political prisoners,’ government told
"Political prisoners are not bargaining chips.”
‘Political prisoners are not criminals’ – kin
‘Political prisoners are not criminals’ – kin
"If he [President Duterte] really wants to release political prisoners, he could do so.
Burgos kin, rights advocates slam appointment of Año as military chief
Burgos kin, rights advocates slam appointment of Año as military chief
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Three days before the International Human Rights Day, a military officer known for gross human rights abuses was named Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff. President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Lt. Gen....
Stop drug-related killings, groups say
Stop drug-related killings, groups say
"Drug users should be saved, not executed." By RONALYN V. OLEA MANILA -- Wearing a black veil, 45-year-old Myrna (not her real name) joined a protest in front of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) demanding a stop to drug-related killings this...
‘Release of political prisoners, a matter of justice’ – peace advocate
‘Release of political prisoners, a matter of justice’ – peace advocate
Gloria Almonte, wife of a political prisoner, and the other families of political prisoners and human rights advocates will launch a hunger strike starting tomorrow until Dec. 10 to demand the release of all political prisoners.
Political prisoner dies after 9 years in jail for trumped-up charges
Political prisoner dies after 9 years in jail for trumped-up charges
“He was really hoping he would be released. His dream came true indeed. His handcuffs had been removed only that he’s inside a coffin now.” -- Choan, daughter of Bernabe Ocasla
19 real heroes hailed at Bantayog ng mga Bayani
19 real heroes hailed at Bantayog ng mga Bayani
“We will not allow the torch to be extinguished. We will hold it high until our last breath.”
Bulatlat finalist in 2016 Save the Children Media Awards
Bulatlat finalist in 2016 Save the Children Media Awards
Ellao said her entry is “my humble contribution in portraying how children are greatly affected by supposed development projects that, in reality, deprive them of their basic right to shelter and their parents of their livelihood.” “It is in this light that we should see how the children's plight -- including their health and well-being -- should be reported,” she said.
Rights group holds gov’t accountable for death of political prisoner
Rights group holds gov’t accountable for death of political prisoner
“How many more political prisoners have to die before the Duterte administration release all political prisoners? While tyrants like Marcos are being treated like heroes to their grave, real heroes like Ocasla who organized peasants and actively defended the rights...
Petitioners to SC: ‘Only the victims can forgive, reconcile with Marcos’
Petitioners to SC: ‘Only the victims can forgive, reconcile with Marcos’
“Healing cannot be imposed by one man,” the petitioners, who were Martial Law victims, said. “It cannot be imposed by the Marcos family. Sadly, it cannot be imposed even by this Honorable Court.”
Mrs. Burgos to the youth: ‘Kayo ang pag asa’
Mrs. Burgos to the youth: ‘Kayo ang pag asa’
In her speech during the #BlackFriday protest at the Rizal Park, Nov. 25, Mrs. Edita Burgos, then business manager of We Forum, an anti-Marcos dictatorship publication and wife of the late press freedom icon Jose Burgos Jr., speaks about the struggle for press freedom and civil liberties. She calls on the youth and the public to act now and never allow anyone to take away the rights fought for by the nation's heroes
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