Mendiola massacre: Issues not resolved after 25 years
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25 years after, justice for Mendiola massacre victims still nowhere in sight
25 years after, justice for Mendiola massacre victims still nowhere in sight
By RONALYN V. OLEA
In reaction to Secretary Ricky Carandang’s statement that there is “no practical point” in reopening the investigation as it has already been “resolved,” the relatives of the victims replied, “How could it have been resolved when no one has been punished? Now that the son is in power, all the more we have to press for justice.”
Luisita farm workers wary of Aquino’s motives behind Corona impeachment
Luisita farm workers wary of Aquino’s motives behind Corona impeachment
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“We welcome the filing of impeachment complaint against Corona who remains to be a loyal cohort of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo… However, we are alarmed by President Aquino’s move to appoint a new Chief Justice which is obviously meant to control the SC.” – Rodel Mesa, secretary general of Unyon ng mga Manggagawa sa Agrikultura (Uma)
Sidebar: Threatened, charged with crimes, Luisita farm workers continue to fight
Peasant, fisherfolk groups renew call for pull-out from the WTO
Peasant, fisherfolk groups renew call for pull-out from the WTO
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
In the 17 years that the Philippines has been a member of the World Trade Organization, from being a net importer of rice, it became a net exporter as production fell considerably and land grabbing became rampant. Now, even vegetables are being heavily imported and soon imported fish products would flood the country, all in the name of the WTO.
Workers call on people to emulate Andres Bonifacio
Workers call on people to emulate Andres Bonifacio
Workers call on people to emulate Andres Bonifacio
(Photos by Ronalyn V. Olea)
Luisita farm workers hold assembly, call for immediate land distribution
Luisita farm workers hold assembly, call for immediate land distribution
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Somehow, we see justice for our martyrs who struggled hard for this day to come.” – Lito Bais, Unyon ng Manggagawa sa Agrikultura
Aquino acting as spokesperson of Hacienda Luisita – Pamalakaya
Aquino acting as spokesperson of Hacienda Luisita – Pamalakaya
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“The value of the hundreds of thousands of tons of Luisita sugar comes from the labor of the farmers and the mill workers. Without them, the Hacienda would have remained a vacant lot.The farmers have already paid for their lands many times over.” – Anakbayan
Farmers slam Aquino’s call for ‘just compensation’ for Hacienda Luisita land
Farmers slam Aquino’s call for ‘just compensation’ for Hacienda Luisita land
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“The Cojuangcos have long benefited from their illegal and immoral stranglehold of Hacienda Luisita and the farmworkers’ have long paid for the land.”– Randall Echanis, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas
Hacienda Luisita farmers rejoice but still vigilant over SC decision
Hacienda Luisita farmers rejoice but still vigilant over SC decision
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Now that the SC has decided in favor of Luisita farmers and farm workers, the burden of implementation is with the President's family the Cojuangco-Aquinos and the Department of Agrarian Reform.” – Anakpawis Rep. Rafael Mariano
Under Aquino, no justice for victims of Hacienda Luisita massacre
Under Aquino, no justice for victims of Hacienda Luisita massacre
Officials and alumni of the Benguet State University (BSU), including his mentors, added their voice in the demands of various sectors and personalities to surface Jonas Joseph Burgos, an alumnus of their institution, who was believed to have been abducted by military agents.
Luisita workers reap seeds of decades-old struggle
Luisita workers reap seeds of decades-old struggle
“We occupied the land because it belongs to us. We used the idle land for the benefit of our children,”
Mining-related deaths, destruction haunt celebration of Mine Safety Week
Mining-related deaths, destruction haunt celebration of Mine Safety Week
By MARYA SALAMAT
“With the celebration of Mine Safety Week, the mining industry portrays itself as a socially responsible industry, but in truth it is nothing but a self-serving, destructive and exploitative industry.” – Kakay Tolentino, Dumagat spokeswoman of Katribu Partylist.
Palm oil plantation grabs land, harasses farmers, indigenous peoples in Misamis Oriental
Palm oil plantation grabs land, harasses farmers, indigenous peoples in Misamis Oriental
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"We lost our land, our livelihood and possibly our source of water because of them," Consolacion Payla, 66 years old and resident of Opol, Misamis Oriental
From Quezon to Misamis Oriental, women coconut farmers struggle to make both ends meet
From Quezon to Misamis Oriental, women coconut farmers struggle to make both ends meet
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"Our income as coconut farmers is only enough to cover our expenses for a few days. To survive on the other days, we eat bananas and sweet potatoes."
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