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.
By RONALYN V. OLEA
While the rich could buy privileges in jail and mock the justice system, just like what former Batangas governor Antonio Leviste and other high-profile convicts did, the poor, who include political prisoners, suffer from torture, inhumane prison conditions and injustices.
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – A “ paradox,” that is how the human rights group Samahan ng Ex-detainees Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto (Selda) described the recommendation of Vice president Jejomar Binayto give full military honors to the late dictator...
Marcos hero's burial: 'Distortion of history'
Also read Journal union fighting for rights despite bribes, union-busting activities By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – Harold Concepcion, president of the Journal Employees Union (JEU), only had P300 ($6.94) in his wallet when he was interviewed by...
Their wages and benefits have been kept low; their past union presidents have been bought; but their awareness about genuine trade unionism has kept them fighting. See related story: Media outfit accused of diverting profits at the expense of workers By RONALYN V....
It seems that even the dead is not spared. On the first anniversary of his death, Rogelio Galit’s family received a subpoena from the provincial prosecutor’s office in San Pablo City.
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“They’re [GPH] so enthusiastic about the schedule but they are the ones putting stumbling blocks.” - NDFP
By RONALYN V. OLEA
"The killings of Rudy and his son Rudyric Dejos in Sta. Cruz and of Santos Manrique in Pantukan brought into the limelight the real face of Oplan Bayanihan and revealed what was concealed in the peace and development coating of the Aquino administration’s continuation of the wicked legacy of past counterinsurgency programs," the mission said in a statement.
Sidebar: Resistance to mining exploration gave rise to rights violations
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By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – Human rights group Karapatan is dismayed over the reelection of the Philippines for a three-year term to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The Philippines obtained the second highest number of votes during the...
A photo exhibit on the Ampatuan massacre on November 23, 2009, that claimed the lives of 58 individuals, including 32 journalists, has been mounted at the North Wing lobby of the Batasan complex. It is organized by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines and the Philippine Center for Photojournalism (PCJ), in coordination with the office of Deputy House Speaker Erin Tañada. (Text and photos by RONALYN V. OLEA / Bulatlat.com)
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Mrs. Editha Tiamzon, wife of Daniel Tiamzon of UNTV who was killed in the massacre, appealed to Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo to allow them to visit the Ampatuans in jail.
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Civilians continued to be killed as the military’s counter-insurgency plan failed to differentiate between civilians and members of the NPA [New People’s Army]. In some cases, the police or the military claimed that the deaths occurred during ‘legitimate encounters.’” Amnesty International.
By MARYA SALAMAT
On top of changing the pay system of drivers and conductors, HB 3370 wants to fix the working hours of drivers and conductors to eight hours inclusive of a one-hour rest period and ensure a two-shift system so that workers do not compromise passenger safety by exceeding working hours.
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Her compassion for victims was natural. She was consistent in her ethics. She was gentle but had the inner strength. How can you not love such a woman?” -- Roland Simbulan
By RONALYN V. OLEA
The National Democratic Front of the Philippines refers to the negotiations for a Comprehensive Agreement of Social and Economic Reforms as “the meat” of the peace talks as it aims to address the root causes of the armed conflict.
Sidebar: Government too slow in releasing political prisoners – NDFP consultant
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com Main Story: People’s organizations present list of demands to Government, NDFP panels MANILA – Echoing the oft-repeated excuse of the Aquino government when pressed for the release of political prisoners, Ednar Dayanghirang, chair of...
Workers' conditions worsen under Aquino
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com Main Story: A first hand experience with Oplan Bayanihan Sidebar: For two Igorot women, a constant struggle to survive SAN JOSE CITY, Nueva Ecija – Igorot farmer Ernesto Bubod was all smiles when he saw his visitors, May 3. With his...
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com Main Story: A first hand experience with Oplan Bayanihan Sidebar: Imprisoned for refusing to leave their land Pantabangan, NUEVA ECIJA – In 2004, Mina Golitiw, 52, left Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya to search, literally, for greener...
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