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
Shortages continue to plague the country's education system despite President Benigno Aquino III's campaign and inaugural promises that his administration would provide quality education for the Filipino people.
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
PUP remains as one of the last few hopes for children of poor families to gain higher education. But it is slowly being dashed as the PUP struggles with extreme shortages, dilapidated facilities and the pressure to increase tuition and other fees to survive.
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – John Clifford Sibayan, 19, is following the footsteps of his mother who is a teacher in a public school in Pampanga. “There is nothing like teaching,” Clifford said during an interview. They do not only teach the...
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
The Philippine Normal University is supposedly another option. But more than this, the state of PNU would definitely impact on the state of basic education in the country. An overwhelming majority of teachers, especially in the public school system are trained at PNU, and the quality of graduates it produces would reflect on the state of the country's public school system. While the PNU gasps for dear life, so would the whole public school system.
2nd anniversary of Ampatuan massacre marked with protests
(Photos by Anne Marxze D. Umil)
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL and INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“Leonard's family and the public continue to thirst for justice in the face of the turtle-pace investigation. It angers us that already a year has passed and still not a single word or action can be felt from the Aquino administration.” – Dr. Giovanni Tapang, convenor of the Justice for Leonard Co Movement.
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Various groups opposed to budget cuts in state universities and colleges (SUCs), health and social services have linked-up with government employees who are fighting against the P800 million ($18 million) slash on the 2012 budget for the country's judiciary.
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“Children in conflict with the law should not be perceived as criminals because they are victims, victims who should be helped to correct his/her mistakes.” -- Salinlahi Alliance for Children’s Concern
Families of the "desap" mount a photo exhibit, light candles for their missing loved ones
(Photos by Anne Marxze D. Umil)
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Rhak Bihag, 23 said life is getting more difficult for urban poor families. “It’s difficult to find a job; it’s difficult to make do with a measly budget to buy food for our family. And what does the president do? He...
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Ramon Batoy, 35, was killed a mere three days after Fr. Fausto Tentorio was killed also in Arakan Valley.
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“Tentorio was “a good priest, a fervent believer who for many years served the people of the Philippines in a courageous and indefatigable way.” Pope Benedict XVI
Arts and fun run for children's rights!
(Click to view larger image. Photos by Maki Macaspac)
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“I see how these poor students suffer from poverty; many of them have nothing to eat and no money to buy paper. If I leave the country, I would only add to the shortage of thousands of teachers needed to teach these poor students.”
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA -- “We are overworked but underpaid, but even so, I never think of quitting my job,” said Michelle Silva, a teacher of five years at the Demetrio Tuazon Elementary School. On this year’s World Teachers Day, Silva, like...
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – The Philippines has the most expensive electricity rates in Asia, a study by International Energy Consultants (IEC) showed. The Philippines is also the only country with a privatized power industry and without government...
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL and RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – One of the reasons behind the expensive electricity rates in the country is the debt acquired by the National Power Corporation (Napocor). Main Story: Epira, the culprit behind high power rates a>...
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Failed promises of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001.
Sidebar: Power firms, creditors assured of billions, while consumers burdened with Napocor debt
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
"This PPP scheme for education and health will cost the taxpayers more because the government must guarantee the private sector partners’ return on investment." – ACT Teachers Party Rep. Antonio Tinio
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“Why does the PNP keep on tracking the activities of duly-elected lawmakers, as well as teachers, of this country? Why don’t you monitor the operations of criminals, killers, drug syndicates, kidnappers and the like?" – ACT Rep. Antonio Tinio
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