Images| State workers score removal of benefits, low salary hike
Photos by Ronalyn V. Olea and Anne Marxze D. Umil Produced...
Images| State workers score removal of benefits, low salary hike
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.
#BulatlatAsks | ‘Proposed wage hike will barely pay for loans’
#BulatlatAsks | ‘Proposed wage hike will barely pay for loans’
Bulatlat asked government employees what they will do if they get an additional P2,000, to be given in tranches the next four years. No one was happy about it.
#OneBillionRising | Women call for ‘revolution’
#OneBillionRising | Women call for ‘revolution’
“We will continue to rise, not only up to the International Women’s Day on March 8, but througout the whole year or even longer, as long as the government does not hear our demands.”
Youth solon pushes for law banning ‘No permit, no exam’ policy
Youth solon pushes for law banning ‘No permit, no exam’ policy
“There is a need for us to express alarm, since this oppressive policy – which has already been the subject of congressional debates in the past – remains largely in place.”
‘Comfort women’ outraged by Japanese gov’t attempt to revise history
‘Comfort women’ outraged by Japanese gov’t attempt to revise history
“After being victims of Japanese war crimes, comfort women are now being made victims of historical distortion.”
‘Vagina Monologues’ playwright to join PH ‘One Billion Rising’
‘Vagina Monologues’ playwright to join PH ‘One Billion Rising’
This year’s OBR Philippine campaign is a virtual indictment of President Aquino, whose regime was marked by increased poverty, absence of state accountability, and an escalation of violence against women.
#15YearsofBulatlat | Choosing journalism for the people
#15YearsofBulatlat | Choosing journalism for the people
I was not only honing my writing skills in Bulatlat, but also deepening the commitment to serve the people’s interests and their struggles.
‘Black Hearts Day’ | State workers to protest removal of mandated benefits
‘Black Hearts Day’ | State workers to protest removal of mandated benefits
“On close scrutiny, the SSL 4 actually offers little, but takes away more from what we already have.”
Tertiary education costlier under Aquino, youth groups say
Tertiary education costlier under Aquino, youth groups say
Youth groups are set to stage walk-outs to protest rising tuition and other fees.
‘Don’t rob them of their youth’
‘Don’t rob them of their youth’
“What greater injustice could there be than to be robbed of one’s youth? To be jailed for one’s beliefs?”
Congress passes bill making election service voluntary for teachers
Congress passes bill making election service voluntary for teachers
"We dedicate the passage of this law to the memory of Filomena Tatlonghari, Nellie Banaag, and other teachers who gave their lives while serving in elections.”
‘Comfort women’ want Japan’s apology, not VFA
‘Comfort women’ want Japan’s apology, not VFA
“Emperor Akihito’s state visit, prompting the Visiting Forces Agreement between Japan and the Philippines, betrays Japan’s real intentions to bully Asia militarily.”
‘Comfort women’ want Aquino to discuss reparation with Japanese emperor
‘Comfort women’ want Aquino to discuss reparation with Japanese emperor
“We may be older than him, but our memory is far clearer. The lolas never heard an official statement of apology nor received compensation from the Japanese government.” By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Determined lolas (grandmothers) of Lila Pilipina...
UP students protest ‘colonial, anti-Filipino’ curricular reforms
UP students protest ‘colonial, anti-Filipino’ curricular reforms
“The proposed reform will not raise the quality of UP education contrary to what the proponents say. UP has long suffered from dilapidated facilities, high tuition, and exorbitant fees due to lack of state support. What we need is a truly progressive, patriotic and mass-oriented UP education, not more colonial education.”
Youth solon seeks probe on Ched’s P1 B unspent scholarship funds
Youth solon seeks probe on Ched’s P1 B unspent scholarship funds
“Where did these funds go? Why are these funds unliquidated? Clearly, there is something fishy going on.”
2015 | A year of victories for health
2015 | A year of victories for health
BULATLAT SPECIAL REPORT:
“The issue of privatization in health entered national consciousness, and became part of national discourse.”
‘Jail Aquino for rights violations’ – progressive groups
‘Jail Aquino for rights violations’ – progressive groups
“People are being killed, tortured, arrested and detained. To the regime, the Filipino people’s resistance is a stumbling block to its brand of peace and development, and they must be punished.”
‘SSL 2015 not for teachers, rank and file employees’
‘SSL 2015 not for teachers, rank and file employees’
“Teachers have the greatest responsibility, but the enormous salary lag compared to top government officials is despicable.”
K to 12 | The rise of low-fee, private schools for profit
K to 12 | The rise of low-fee, private schools for profit
BULATLAT SPECIAL REPORT:
“To generate profits, Apec and other similar chains, employ fewer and unqualified teachers and provide facilities which do not comply to standards. What’s quite regrettable in this regard, and almost scandalous, is that the government has waived regulations that exist in the provision of education, to satisfy the business interests of Pearson and Ayala.”
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