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Privatization of government hospitals, further marginalizing the poor in the name of profit

Privatization of government hospitals, further marginalizing the poor in the name of profit

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
The costs of health services in earlier corporatized government hospitals such as the Philippine Heart Center, the Lung Center of the Philippines (LCP), National Kidney Transplant Institute (NKTI) and Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) belie the government’s claim that privatization will lead to more “accessible and affordable health care” for the poor.

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Laying the foundations for the privatization of government hospitals

Attacking progressive unions in government hospitals to pave the way for privatization

| Aug 29, 2012

K+12, worsening shortages to greet school opening

K+12, worsening shortages to greet school opening

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“The Aquino government has yet to present a convincing program to remedy the existing shortages in the education sector. How can basic education qualitatively function amid these dire shortages?” – Rep. Raymond Palatino

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Rushed trainings, lack of materials mar implementation of K to 12

Lawmakers expect problems on June 4 school opening

| Jun 1, 2012

After Corona’s removal, groups call for Arroyo’s conviction

After Corona’s removal, groups call for Arroyo’s conviction

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“It is expected that the Aquino regime will hail the Corona conviction as the ‘crowning glory’ of its so-called daang matuwid (righteous path) crusade. We take exception to this for the simple reason that outside the impeachment, the Aquino government has not done much in terms of political and economic reforms, respect for human rights and the cause of justice.” – Bayan

Sidebar: Progressive solons sign waiver, challenges Aquino, gov’t officials to ‘walk the talk’ on corruption

| Jun 1, 2012

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