Children of national minorities yearn for home, school and peace
Children of Moro and indigenous peoples have endured militarization and discrimination, but still dream of a time of peace.
Anne Marxze D. Umil was Bulatlat’s first intern turned into its investigative reporter. She takes most things seriously, except praises about her. Sometimes, she cracks jokes that make everyone in the newsroom giggly.
Anne Marxze D. Umil was Bulatlat’s first intern turned into its investigative reporter. She takes most things seriously, except praises about her. Sometimes, she cracks jokes that make everyone in the newsroom giggly.
Children of Moro and indigenous peoples have endured militarization and discrimination, but still dream of a time of peace.
“If we allow land use conversions and corporate housing to continue, both rural and urban poor Filipinos will suffer.”
The SFHM obtained a letter dated Aug. 10, 2016 signed by Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial and addressed to Fabella hospital director Dr. Esmeraldo Ilem, approving proposals to downsize the bed capacity from 700 to 200.
'This is contrary to Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial’s statement during the budget hearing in the House of Representatives that Fabella Hospital would not be transferred.'
“The Philippine government can follow Cuba’s example of resisting privatization and establishing an integrated national health system that is strongly public and shouldered by government through our taxes.”
“October 5 is supposed to be a celebration for teachers, but we are still overworked and underpaid that is why we are on the streets to remind our government of their obligation to provide a just and humane pay for us and our family.”
"The transfer is a step towards abolishment of free and affordable hospital services.”
“Solidarity is to rise as one: against neoliberalism, patriarchy, militarism - and all their allied evils."
“There is always a context behind one person’s addiction.”
“Children are victims of circumstances that are beyond their control.”
“We only ask for what is just and humane for us.”
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“This is an opportune time for government to assert more regulatory power over private schools while protecting the rights of teaching and non-teaching personnel and ensuring quality education at the same time.”
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