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.
"It’s a small step forward in our fight against corruption and political patronage. Yet what is notable about the decision is that it would set the precedent for succeeding constitutional challenges regarding discretionary public funds.” – Kabataan Rep. Terry Ridon
"The [Ampatuan massacre] case is an encapsulation of 'justice delayed, justice denied.'" – Dean Roland Tolentino, UP College of Mass Communications
There is a simple explanation to call President Aquino the country’s “Impunity King”: He allows the perpetuation of the culture of impunity as he has not done anything to end it
“It pains us that until now there is no justice for the victims. Until now too, we are still fighting for our right to the land.”
Ironically, after the Department of Agrarian Reform declared that the distribution of the land of Hacienda Luisita has been completed, the Tarlac Development Corporation has been driving out the farmworker-beneficiaries from the land they have been tilling.
Accused Major Harry Baliaga’s lawyer attempted to have the arraignment deferred but the motion was denied.
"By June next year, it would be the eighth year since Sherlyn disappeared. I am looking for my daughter. Her life is at stake here. This should be urgent." – Mrs. Erlinda Cadapan
“He [Fr. Joe Dizon] is an example of a religious who went beyond the traditional functions and performed the role of a patriotic and progressive priest, one who carried out service to the people.”
The farmers were living peacefully, tilling the land to feed their families until two private companies began evicting them and claimed their land.
Fr. Joe, as how he was fondly called, was a prominent figure in the recent anti-pork demonstrations
"Days before his death, Dennis [Dela Cruz] told us he was afraid to stay at the hut because Tadeco security guards would come to him in the wee hours of the night. Still, he continued to stay there for the bungkalan [cultivation]."
"[Major Harry] Baliaga is even fortunate. He was given the right to bail, the right to defend himself. These are the same rights they denied to Jonas.” – Mrs. Edita Burgos
"This is good news. I just hope the developments will continue." – Mrs. Edita Burgos, mother of Jonas
The Aquino government is "causing massive and systematic hunger in the country by implementing anti-farmer programs." – Joseph Canlas, Alyansa ng Magbubukid sa Gitnang Luson
“The existence of fake NGOs in the DA’s list, the ineptitude of the DA against rice cartels, Alcala being the lapdog of landlords and agrochemical corporations, and his continuing plunder of agricultural funds have spelled his own demise.” – Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas
The Asian Peasant Coalition (APC) deemed that the award is "a mere campaign ploy to promote GMOs," noting that the foundation's donors have commercial interests in GMO.
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“May our Congressmen, Senators and President together with the departments under them voluntarily uphold the principles of transparency, justice and accountability before the Sacred Constitution of the Nation, the Bars of Genuine Justice and before God and His People.” – Fr. Ben Alforque
“One hundred ten years of operations of Benguet Corporation, 77 years of Lepanto Mining Corporation and 57 years of Philex Mining Corporation did not bring development to the people of Cordillera.” – Beverly Longid, Katribu Partylist
“While our farmers and farm workers suffer from poverty, agricultural transnational corporations increased their profits three times.” – Ibon Foundation
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