‘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.”
‘SSL 2015 not for teachers, rank and file employees’
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.
K to 12 | The rise of low-fee, private schools for profit
K to 12 | The rise of low-fee, private schools for profit
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“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.”
Kabataan partylist welcomes high court TRO vs ‘No-Bio, No Boto’
Kabataan partylist welcomes high court TRO vs ‘No-Bio, No Boto’
“While it is good that the SC [Supreme Court] has addressed this grave and urgent concern speedily, the youth will remain vigilant and on guard until ‘No Bio, No Boto’ is declared unconstitutional with finality.”
Orthopedic Center wins against privatization, remains vigilant
Orthopedic Center wins against privatization, remains vigilant
They may have stopped the privatization of the Philippine Orthopedic Center, but the fight is not yet over.
#LabananAngAbuso | ‘One woman or child is raped every 53 minutes’
#LabananAngAbuso | ‘One woman or child is raped every 53 minutes’
“Impunity exists because social structures that should ensure the protection of women and children from violence do more harm by being indifferent and even anti-women.”
Teachers protest SSL 2015 | ‘Aquino, top officials get millions while we get pennies’
Teachers protest SSL 2015 | ‘Aquino, top officials get millions while we get pennies’
"It is clear that when it comes to basic pay, government employees in the lowest up to the middle-level positions are disadvantaged while those occupying higher positions are greatly favored under the proposed SSL 2015 of President Aquino."
Lumad leaders, schools file charges vs Education Sec Luistro
Lumad leaders, schools file charges vs Education Sec Luistro
“We have already lost a teacher and many Lumad leaders; we will not wait until we lose another one.”
Southern Tagalog group condemns police blockades, violent dispersal
Southern Tagalog group condemns police blockades, violent dispersal
“By perpetrating these forms of violence and violations of our civil liberties, Mr. Aquino is actually showcasing to the foreign media and the world the complete opposite of what he said at the summit.”
#APEC-tado | Netizens vent ire on weeklong Apec meet
#APEC-tado | Netizens vent ire on weeklong Apec meet
Whether on the road, the net, or in the hinterlands, no one is spared by globalization.
‘Victory’ | Orthopedic hospital modernization project terminated
‘Victory’ | Orthopedic hospital modernization project terminated
“Long live our collective action. Our struggle for a better health system in the country continues.”
Progressives condemn intensified pre-Apec harassment on leaders
Progressives condemn intensified pre-Apec harassment on leaders
“We call on the people to remain steadfast amid the escalating state repression in time for the Apec.”
Women’s group protest Edca, Apec
Women’s group protest Edca, Apec
“We condemn this latest Apec circus among imperialist powers agreeing to divvy up the wealth and military spheres of influence among themselves.”
Lumad school children, teachers hold mobile school outside DepEd office
Lumad school children, teachers hold mobile school outside DepEd office
“They are here now because Luistro did nothing when their schools were being shut down by the state and paramilitary forces.”
Education Sec. Luistro snubs Lumad children’s camp-out
Education Sec. Luistro snubs Lumad children’s camp-out
The Save our Schools Network said Education Secretary Bro.Armin Luistro has become instrumental in the perpetration of attacks on schools all over Mindanao.
Private hospital workers’ unions to join APEC protest
Private hospital workers’ unions to join APEC protest
“It would be much better if President Aquino alloted the budget in this summit for the modernization of government hospitals .”
‘Aquino buying off state workers with crumbs’
‘Aquino buying off state workers with crumbs’
Rank-and-file employees will get only up to 22 percent increase, while the President gets 233 percent raise.
Youths burn Apec logo
Youths burn Apec logo
“Our protest today symbolizes our disgust for the current rotten system.”
Health groups hit APEC, says Obama will push TPP in summit
Health groups hit APEC, says Obama will push TPP in summit
“The impact of APEC and the TPP on health is that millions of people will be denied access to essential and much needed medicines, with the tightening of patents and intellectual property rights.”
NGO coalition supports Lumad children’s right to education
NGO coalition supports Lumad children’s right to education
“We are here not because we pity you, we are here because you have human rights.”
‘Defend Lumad schools, our beacons of hope’
‘Defend Lumad schools, our beacons of hope’
“These beacons of hope for the indigenous communities are now being shadowed over by the continuing threat of militarization and development aggression.”
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