Tacloban fishing community faces demolition
"We are people who have families to feed and not just dogs that you can shoo away."
Tacloban fishing community faces demolition
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Senior citizens endure long wait for promised support
Senior citizens endure long wait for promised support
Her experience reflects a fundamental question: Are senior citizens, especially centenarians, actually receiving the support promised to them?
Two sides of the same river: Living beyond Tino’s aftermath
Two sides of the same river: Living beyond Tino’s aftermath
On a larger scale, what the people need are real, tangible, and sustainable solutions, as faith and perseverance alone cannot ensure proper relocation plans or adequate housing materials.
GenSan fishers struggle to survive
GenSan fishers struggle to survive
After dinner on the evening of the interview, the couple prepared once again to head to the sea, cast their nets through the night, and sell what they caught at dawn. They will repeat the cycle the next day.
Striking warehouse workers in California connect struggle with Negros sugar workers
Striking warehouse workers in California connect struggle with Negros sugar workers
“It [Sugar] comes with the price of blood and exploitation of workers both in the Philippines and the Bay Area.”
Worsening poverty, rights violations belie Marcos Jr.’s promise
Worsening poverty, rights violations belie Marcos Jr.’s promise
Marcos Jr. will likely boast in his next SONA about the administration’s campaign against corruption.
Lawmakers urged to investigate Meralco over dubious electricity rates
Lawmakers urged to investigate Meralco over dubious electricity rates
“Congress should investigate why Meralco was not held accountable and how laws could be strengthened to truly defend the rights of the people."
‘Historic wage hike’ falls short of living wage, labor groups say
‘Historic wage hike’ falls short of living wage, labor groups say
"The NCR minimum wage remains far below the estimated family living wage, which labor advocates say now exceeds P1,300 a day."
2 weeks after the quake, over 100 families in Saranggani move to ‘safer’ evacuation site
2 weeks after the quake, over 100 families in Saranggani move to ‘safer’ evacuation site
Beyond shelter, livelihoods remain uncertain. In their community, the coast has been elevated, disrupting fishing grounds.
EPIRA behind rotational brownouts affecting Filipinos
EPIRA behind rotational brownouts affecting Filipinos
For Advocates of Science and Technology for the People (AGHAM), the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) is to blame for the unsteady supply of electricity and expensive power rates.
Fishers’ fuel expenses remain high despite price rollback
Fishers’ fuel expenses remain high despite price rollback
The fisherfolk have been experiencing income loss for more than three months.
Philippine-Aussie military drills disrupt lives and livelihoods of Bicol communities
Philippine-Aussie military drills disrupt lives and livelihoods of Bicol communities
"The people were forced to leave their homes and livelihoods to accommodate military operations that do not serve their interests."
Fisherfolk families in GenSan struggling to return to sea, seeking shelter
Fisherfolk families in GenSan struggling to return to sea, seeking shelter
“Small fishers especially are going hungry.”
Thousands of fishers affected by Habagat demand assistance
Thousands of fishers affected by Habagat demand assistance
Pamalakaya urged the Department of Agriculture to immediately mobilize their calamity assistance fund to provide economic aid to small-scale fisherfolk struggling from the impacts of Habagat.
Reality Check: The human rights cost of Oil Deregulation
Reality Check: The human rights cost of Oil Deregulation
By adhering to a policy of non-interference, the State has failed in its "duty to fulfill" its international human rights obligations. The presence of legislative provisions to reduce fuel prices is a clear indication of the State's failure being one of choice, not of power.
On World Oceans Day fishers renew call to halt Manila Bay reclamation
On World Oceans Day fishers renew call to halt Manila Bay reclamation
Pamalakaya said there are several reclamation projects that continue to move forward despite the government’s announced suspension on reclamation activities in 2023.
Calls to preserve 15-kilometer exclusive fishing zone for municipal fishers continue
Calls to preserve 15-kilometer exclusive fishing zone for municipal fishers continue
“What matters is making sure local communities get their rightful share and that our seas continue to provide, not just for today, but for the years ahead.”
Fisherfolk oppose US-funded Sangley airport development
Fisherfolk oppose US-funded Sangley airport development
"We are not ignorant of the sinister agenda of the US in funding the rehabilitation and ultimate transformation of the SPIA."
No-sail zones for Balikatan exercises disrupt livelihoods, fishers say
No-sail zones for Balikatan exercises disrupt livelihoods, fishers say
“How can the Marcos administration sacrifice the fishing rights of Filipinos at the altar of US geopolitical agenda?”
Right(s) Up: Safe workplace remains elusive
Right(s) Up: Safe workplace remains elusive
At least one worker dies every day from preventable accidents.
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