Luisita workers reap seeds of decades-old struggle
“We occupied the land because it belongs to us. We used the idle land for the benefit of our children,”
Luisita workers reap seeds of decades-old struggle
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.
Legal experts to Aquino govt: Comply with peace agreements
Legal experts to Aquino govt: Comply with peace agreements
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Agreements are binding and not only pieces of paper. One of the basic principles of international law is that agreements must be executed in good faith. There are no documents without obligation.” – Jan Fermon, professor of law at the University of Maastricht and a member of the International Legal Advisory Team
After 25 years, still no justice for labor leader Rolando Olalia, Leonor Alay-ay
After 25 years, still no justice for labor leader Rolando Olalia, Leonor Alay-ay
“It angers us that after 25 years, no one has been punished for the death of an important labor leader in the country’s history. Olalia is a victim of the injustice that he fought against in his entire life.” – KMU
Rolando ‘Ka Lando’ Olalia: hero of workers, good father
Rolando ‘Ka Lando’ Olalia: hero of workers, good father
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal – Labor leader Nita Gonzaga described Rolando “Ka Lando” Olalia as a charismatic leader. Unlike his father Felixberto “Ka Bert” Olalia Sr. who was very strict and a “hard liner,” Ka Lando had a good humor. “He...
Police refuses to probe military hand in Burgos abduction
Police refuses to probe military hand in Burgos abduction
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – Would the request of a victim’s mother be enough for the police to investigate the alleged involvement of an Army officer in the enforced disappearance of activist Jonas Burgos? This was the question posed by lawyer Ricardo...
Soldiers desecrate bodies of NPA fighters
Soldiers desecrate bodies of NPA fighters
By ALDWIN QUITASOL Northern Dispatch BAGUIO CITY — In a wired press statement, the Agustin Begnalen Command of the New People’s Army in Abra Province (ABC-NPA-Abra) said that the soldiers belonging to the 503rd Brigade and the 41st Brigade of the Armed Forces of...
Groups say CHR insiders, lawyers likely involved in Marcos compensation scam
Groups say CHR insiders, lawyers likely involved in Marcos compensation scam
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“The accountability of the CHR and Attys. Swift and Domingo cannot be ignored.” – Bayan Muna Representative Teddy Casiño
Human rights in Aquino’s ‘righteous path’
Human rights in Aquino’s ‘righteous path’
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“We have a democracy in name but not in fact.” – Manuel Diokno, president of the Free Legal Action Group
On All Saints Day, activists call for justice for slain colleagues
On All Saints Day, activists call for justice for slain colleagues
By RITCHE T. SALGADO Bulatlat.com DUMAGUETE CITY – Justice for slain colleagues and to all victims of human rights abuses. This was the call of progressive groups in Dumaguete City as they gathered on the morning of All Saints Day, November 1, at the site where...
Bishop joins call for release of 2 peasant leaders
Bishop joins call for release of 2 peasant leaders
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – A Catholic bishop called for the immediate release of two peasant leaders accused of common crimes. In a letter addressed to Justice Secretary Leila de Lima dated October 18, Bishop Broderick Pabillo, head of the Catholic...
UN urges Obama to lift US blockade vs Cuba
UN urges Obama to lift US blockade vs Cuba
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – In Cuba, children and adults suffering from malignant bone tumors have not been given functional treatments. Extendable prostheses used to replace bone parts during tumor surgery are sold by US companies. Until now, Cuba...
Kin of victims bewail slow Maguindanao massacre trial
Kin of victims bewail slow Maguindanao massacre trial
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Ordinary people like me do not understand why our judicial system is like this. Can it be reformed? It is difficult to accept it would take 20 years or 200 years for the case to be resolved.”
Italian priest who served indigenous peoples of Mindanao killed
Italian priest who served indigenous peoples of Mindanao killed
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“It is very clear that the priest's murder was pre-meditated as there was already a threat on his life by the Bagani paramilitary group under the jurisdiction of the 73rd IB, eight years ago due to his love for the Lumads, particularly in organizing them to have their voice heard…” -- Rural Missionaries of the Philippines
An ‘ordinary man’ who lived an extraordinary life
An ‘ordinary man’ who lived an extraordinary life
Main story: Red fighters in Batangas salute Ka Roger By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com IBAAN, Batangas – As a boy, he was ordinary. However, he died an extraordinary man mainly because he chose a life that touched so many ordinary people who came to love him in...
There are political prisoners in the country up to now – Rights groups
There are political prisoners in the country up to now – Rights groups
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Branding political prisoners as criminals and heaping upon them common crime charges conveniently hide the political nature of their acts; allow the government to shamelessly declare them as common criminals not motivated by a higher goal, thereby violating these prisoners’ rights even more.” – Angie Ipong, Selda secretary general
GPH-NDFP talks stalled anew
GPH-NDFP talks stalled anew
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Jurgette Honculada, a member of the GPH panel, said, “For peace talks to go back on track, the CPP-NPA-NDFP should disavow armed struggle.”
Groups ask high court to stop Aurora ecozone project
Groups ask high court to stop Aurora ecozone project
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“There is a real danger that a single family in Casiguran, Aurora will reap the majority of the benefits of the influx of money from the foreign investments into the special economic zone (SEZ) owing to the way the composition of the Board of Directors of APECO is crafted under RA 10083.”
Police investigators overlook military as suspects in Burgos abduction
Police investigators overlook military as suspects in Burgos abduction
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Are technical matters more important than the life of a person?” – Mrs. Edita Burgos said after the Court of Appeals denied the request to show the photograph of a female soldier linked to the abduction of her son Jonas.
What happened to Aquino’s programs addressing climate change? – solon
What happened to Aquino’s programs addressing climate change? – solon
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com What has happened to the Aquino administration's commitment to address issues connected to climate change? In the aftermath of two killer typhoons Pedringa and Quiel, a lawmaker is demanding that President Benigno Aquino III...
2 activists in Panay threatened by suspected state agents
2 activists in Panay threatened by suspected state agents
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – Two activists based in Iloilo City were harassed by suspected state agents, human rights group Karapatan reported. In separate incidents, Ma. Geobelyn Lopez-Beraye, 37 and Diogene Primalion, 39 were both warned by suspected...
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