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.
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Progressive unions are the Filipino people’s last line of defense against the privatization of government hospitals. The Alliance of Health Workers (AHW), an alliance of unions in government hospitals, together with the...
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – The privatization of public hospitals has been going on since the regime of the late president Ferdinand Marcos. The different administrations had different names for it: public-private partnerships, corporatization,...
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
People who have open wounds or lesions and waded through floods are highly at risk of being infected by Leptospirosis. The bacteria can also penetrate through the mouth, nose or the eyes.
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA –Members of the progressive groups have formally filed charges against the Philippine National Police (PNP) officials and members of the anti-riot contingent before the Office of the Ombudsman last August 6, Monday. The...
Youth groups condemn death of hazing victim (Photo by Anne Marxze D. Umil / Bulatlat.com)
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“It was so easy for the Aquino administration to let Arroyo get away with her crimes while political prisoners continue to languish in jail." – KMU
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“Ever since he [Aquino] came to power, the education crisis has only worsened.” – National Union of Students of the Philippines
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Sammy Bachiller, 24, applied for a job abroad, believing that he would earn sufficient money for his family. His recruiter told him that he would earn P20,000 ($465) a month. But he was paid only 400SAR plus an...
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“When we were in the barangay hall, we were told by the barangay ex-o to undress to see if we have tattoos. When we were already undressed he electrocuted us.”
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Migrante-Middle East said they receive reports of OFWs who died under questionable and vague circumstances on an average of two cases every month.
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – A proposed legislation to make overseas Filipino workers (OFW) pay a repatriation fee before being deployed does not sit well with OFWs. For an OFW who’s shelling out at least P20,000 ($465) for securing the requirements...
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“While the government relies on the remittances of our OFWs to keep the economy afloat, there are still many cases of abused OFWs because the government continues to neglect them.” – Garry Martinez, Migrante
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com Main Article: Conditions of OFWs worsened under Aquino – migrant group MANILA – The appointment of Carlos Cao, Jr. as chief administrator of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), January last year, could have...
The school opening last June 4 was greeted by the same problems experienced during the previous school years. It was disastrous as usual. The students were once again greeted by lack of chairs, books, classrooms and most specially teachers. The government’s answer...
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
Other stories: Two years is an added burden – parents
Rushed trainings, lack of materials mar implementation of K to 12
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
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL and PARTICIA LOURDES VIRAY Bulatlat.com Main story: K+12, worsening shortages to greet school opening Related stories: Two years is an added burden – parents Lawmakers expect problems on June 4 school opening MANILA – Part of the preparations...
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL and IGAL JADA SAN ANDRES Bulatlat.com Main story: K+12, worsening shortages to greet school opening Related stories: Rushed trainings, lack of materials mar implementation of K to 12 Lawmakers expect problems on June 4 school opening MANILA –...
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Mothers aspire for a better life and future for their children, thus she will work hard to put her children to a good school and make sure that her children eat three times a day. But for Melissa San Miguel, a children...
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“The government is passing its obligation to the private sector to reduce its social spending.” – Health Alliance for Democracy
Other Stories: Gov’t temporary employment program for nurses, exploitative
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