“Pope Francis, hear our misery and prolonged sufferings. Help us protect the indigenous schools, communities and people in Mindanao.”
Ph ranks 9th among countries with most stunted children
A study by the Save the Children said the country had dropped to “sub-Saharan levels” of malnutrition.
Malnutrition will stay as long as there is poverty, study says
“Families living in urban poor communities provide and feed their families with the meagre income they earn. Most of these families subsist on noodles and rice to get by.”
Netizens share their thoughts on #MartialLaw
On the 43rd anniversary of the declaration of martial law, some netizens share their experiences.
Science high school urges High Court anew to issue TRO on K to 12
Two months after it was asked to comment on the petitions against K to 12, the Office of the Solicitor General has again asked for an extension.
Women protest APEC forum
“As the economic situation of the country worsens, so will women’s economic empowerment be non-existent.”
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
“Where is the so-called daang matuwid?”
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 Region, lied down in front of the Department of Education Region XI Office. Joyce…
‘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
“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.”