Spirit of freedom captured in poetry
“Ericson Acosta was physically in prison but his creative imagination and his political resistance soared above dismal conditions and made him free.”
Spirit of freedom captured in poetry
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.
Revolutionary teachers call for Aquino’s ouster
Revolutionary teachers call for Aquino’s ouster
MANILA – Some 50 members of the Katipunan ng Gurong Makabayan (Kaguma), an underground group of revolutionary teachers, called for the ouster of President Benigno Aquino III, April 15. Kaguma, an allied organization of the National Democratic Front of the...
Farmers hit privatization of coco levy funds, warn of plunder
Farmers hit privatization of coco levy funds, warn of plunder
"Aquino has no legal and moral authority to sell these coco levy funded corporations and assets.”
Groups slam Aquino administration for failure to protect journalists
Groups slam Aquino administration for failure to protect journalists
"The continued failure of the government to arrest, prosecute and convict the perpetrators is indicative of how little, if any at all, importance that the Aquino administration is making to stop this murderous rampage and end the state of impunity in our country.”
Case of Filipina in death row highlights need for GPH-NDFP peace talks
Case of Filipina in death row highlights need for GPH-NDFP peace talks
“The very reason that drove Mary Jane Veloso away was economic difficulties, the dream of a better life. All the more there is a need to resume the peace talks so that both panels can proceed with the discussion on socio-economic reforms.”
NDFP to Aquino gov’t: ‘We’re ready for peace talks’
NDFP to Aquino gov’t: ‘We’re ready for peace talks’
“If the Aquino administration has the political will, peace talks with the NDFP could move forward.”
Another NDFP consultant nabbed
Another NDFP consultant nabbed
Hugo has been issued NDFP Document of Identification ND978239 under the assumed name Orgel Dimaano in accordance with the JASIG.
Netizens blast Aquino’s speech on #MamasapanoClash
Netizens blast Aquino’s speech on #MamasapanoClash
President Benigno Aquino III's speech last night on the Mamasapano clash drew criticisms from netizens. They say that Aquino's statement prompted more questions than answers.
Farmers bat for ‘genuine agrarian reform’
Farmers bat for ‘genuine agrarian reform’
Anakpawis Partylist continues to push for the Genuine Agrarian Reform Bill in the landlord-dominated Congress.
Pope calls on Filipinos to build a better world for children
Pope calls on Filipinos to build a better world for children
“The Sto. Niño continues to proclaim to us that the light of God’s grace has shone upon a world dwelling in darkness, bringing the Good News of our freedom from slavery, and guiding us in the paths of peace, right and justice."
Pope Francis urges youth to love, weep, and act for others
Pope Francis urges youth to love, weep, and act for others
"Do you ask the poor to give you the wisdom that they have?” - Pope Francis
Pope dares Filipino leaders to end corruption, hear the poor
Pope dares Filipino leaders to end corruption, hear the poor
“The Pope’s valiant move to speak to the almost-inexistent conscience of the top officials of our nation endears us even more to him. President Aquino and his Cabinet should listen and be humbled." - Student Christian Movement of the Philippines
Peace advocates call on Pope Francis to broker GPH-NDFP talks
Peace advocates call on Pope Francis to broker GPH-NDFP talks
“We join you in spreading and living the message of St. Francis that there can only be lasting peace here on earth if there is social justice, equity and freedom.” – Kapayapaan By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – It has been more than three years since formal...
Pope Francis: Pope of the poor
Pope Francis: Pope of the poor
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, was elected by the conclave to the throne of St. Peter on March 13, 2013. He chose the name Pope Francis. Pope Francis, 78, is the first Jesuit and the first non-European to head the Catholic hierarchy. The...
Pope Francis urged to intercede to free Filipino political prisoners
Pope Francis urged to intercede to free Filipino political prisoners
“Our political prisoners are like the Cuban 5, slapped and imprisoned for trumped-up charges. We appeal for the Pope’s intervention.”
Pope Francis invited to ‘gatherings of the poor’
Pope Francis invited to ‘gatherings of the poor’
“It is time that the poor speak for themselves.”
Neglected, OFWs call for Aquino’s ouster
Neglected, OFWs call for Aquino’s ouster
Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said that only P7.8 million ($174,000) of the P60-million legal assistance fund ($1.34 million) (LAF) available for 2012 was utilized.
Revolutionary groups hail CPP’s 46th anniversary
Revolutionary groups hail CPP’s 46th anniversary
Hundreds of members of revolutionary organizations under the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) staged a lighting rally Dec. 19 to mark the 46th anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). With their faces covered, members of the...
It’s bleak Christmas for GMA 7 talents
It’s bleak Christmas for GMA 7 talents
SPECIAL REPORT: Talents, or those who are not considered “regular” employees by the GMA 7 management, despite years of service, do not receive their 13th month pay, a mandatory benefit under the Labor Code.
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New contract, same ‘exploitative’ terms
New contract, same ‘exploitative’ terms
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA -- After 125 talents of the GMA Network Inc. filed a regularization case at the National Labor Relations Commission, the GMA 7 management offered a new contract and other employment options to talents. Provisions of the...
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