Women protest APEC forum
“As the economic situation of the country worsens, so will women's economic empowerment be non-existent.”
Women protest APEC forum
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.
Public school teachers storm Congress, demand wage hike
Public school teachers storm Congress, demand wage hike
“There is money for billionaires, but not for teachers and the rest of the government employees. This is how the government treats government employees.”
Benedictine sisters call for justice for Surigao Sur massacre
Benedictine sisters call for justice for Surigao Sur massacre
“Where is the so-called daang matuwid?”
Youth group protests early enrolment for K to 12 senior high
Youth group protests early enrolment for K to 12 senior high
NEWS IN PICTURES MANILA – Youths slammed the Department of Education in Davao region on Sept. 1, as it started the early registration for next year’s full implementation of senior high school. The protesters, led by League of Filipino Students-Southern Mindanao...
‘DepEd, Aquino accountable for Surigao Sur killings’ – teachers group
‘DepEd, Aquino accountable for Surigao Sur killings’ – teachers group
“President Aquino’s inaction on EO 546 is tantamount to a presidential imprimatur on these killings and violations.”
Colmenares says ‘yes’ to senate bid
Colmenares says ‘yes’ to senate bid
“Wala na bang iba? Lagi na lang bang sila?’ Mga kababayan, sa kalyeserye ng totoong buhay, ngayon na ang tamang panahon para dalhin si Neri Colmenares sa senado.”
The commercialization of UP
The commercialization of UP
“Philippine education system and its funding pattern follows the neoliberal education framework, which considers education not as a public good, but something that you need to buy.”
Public school teachers press gov’t for wage hike
Public school teachers press gov’t for wage hike
“The Aquino administration should no longer drag its heels in effecting a new round of salary increases for around 1.4 million employees in government.”
70 years after World War II, comfort women still call for justice
70 years after World War II, comfort women still call for justice
“All we want is justice. Some of us have died already, yet there is still no justice. Until when are we going to wait?”
Higher education head hit for saying college ‘is not necessary’
Higher education head hit for saying college ‘is not necessary’
“Patricia Licuanan’s statement further exposed the true intention of the administration of President Aquino to abdicate its obligation to ensure that children and the youth will have an opportunity to study and finish higher education.”
Health groups give ‘kalabasa’ award to Aquino
Health groups give ‘kalabasa’ award to Aquino
“Its health agenda document, like that of past administrations...is all rhetorics of accessibility and quality health care for the poor, while in reality, the people are left miserable and dying with inadequate health care.”
Homeless in UP | Commercialization brings housing woes to state university
Homeless in UP | Commercialization brings housing woes to state university
Some “Iskolar ng Bayan” have turned to sleeping in the streets, in protest, and out of options for a place to stay.
Aquino’s Final SONA | Education, employment turn worse – youth groups
Aquino’s Final SONA | Education, employment turn worse – youth groups
“The onslaught of commercialization and education deregulation under the Aquino administration has driven not one, but many students to desperation and even death. This is Aquino’s real legacy to the Filipino youth.”
Aquino’s Final SONA | ‘The worst president’ – women’s group
Aquino’s Final SONA | ‘The worst president’ – women’s group
“Due to prevalent joblessness, contractualization, low salaries and for opening our economy to foreign plunder, we present this award to Aquino: ‘Pinakapahirap Award.’” – GWP Rep. Emmi de Jesus
UP professors, progressive groups give Aquino failing grade
UP professors, progressive groups give Aquino failing grade
“The Aquino administration has an incurable ineptitude."
When marriage fails
When marriage fails
“A woman cannot be held hostage by a bad husband just because a broken family is unacceptable in society.”
Divorce in PH: a long way to go
Divorce in PH: a long way to go
“Couples must have the option to avail of remedies that will pave the way for the attainment of their full human development and self-fulfilment and the protection of their human rights.”
Sugar worker hurt in ambush in Negros
Sugar worker hurt in ambush in Negros
Tension rises as farmers assert their right to till in Salvador Benedicto town, Negros Occidental.
State forces file charges vs 23 Lumad, rights defenders in Mindanao
State forces file charges vs 23 Lumad, rights defenders in Mindanao
“The fabricated charges against them have no merit at all, and all of the allegations are merely products of the AFP’s utak-pulbura imagination.”
Progressive doc receives death threats
Progressive doc receives death threats
“The Filipino people have long been suffering from deprivation of basic social services like health services. I know that there is nothing wrong in what I am doing.”
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