Jeepney drivers plea for aid, resumption of operations
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Duterte is a paper tiger in strategic terms and is in the process of being torn apart
Duterte is a paper tiger in strategic terms and is in the process of being torn apart
In their tens of millions, the workers, peasants and the lower middle class are hungry and angry at the Duterte regime and are eager to move against it. The professionals and entrepreneurs have been deprived of income and have fallen into debt and bankruptcy and are ready to join the toiling masses in concerted actions to protest and make demands. Even the big compradors and landlords who are not his close collaborators now consider him a plague worse than the COVID-19 virus.
Suspension of jeepney operation: commuters’ dilemma in ‘new normal’
Suspension of jeepney operation: commuters’ dilemma in ‘new normal’
The transport movement argued that the old jeepneys must not be sidelined when there is an obvious increase in demand due to the reduced passengers of other PUVs for physical distancing.
‘Dura lex, spandex?’ Netizens react to NCR police chief’s birthday bash amid lockdown
‘Dura lex, spandex?’ Netizens react to NCR police chief’s birthday bash amid lockdown
The National Union of Peoples' Lawyers (NUPL) said it is a tragedy of how "selective mercy and hypocritical compassion" is only for the rich and powerful.
CPP extends truce order despite complaints of GRP ceasefire violations
CPP extends truce order despite complaints of GRP ceasefire violations
The CPP said its Central Committee has ordered the extension for 15 more days in order to “prioritize the fight against the pandemic and ensure the safety, health and well-being of everyone."
NDFP: GRP violates its own ceasefire
NDFP: GRP violates its own ceasefire
In a letter submitted to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on April 15, Luis Jalandoni said the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) mounted 13 attacks or assaults against the New People’s Army (NPA) and conducted at least five aerial bombardment and artillery shelling in 96 towns and 196 villages.
Bayan Muna debunks Duterte’s ‘lack of budget for COVID-19’ rhetoric
Bayan Muna debunks Duterte’s ‘lack of budget for COVID-19’ rhetoric
“There are billions in the budget that are yet untapped which were actually contained in his Report but President Duterte is very slow and inefficient in tapping these funds.”
Lawyer files raps against Koko Pimentel over quarantine breach
Lawyer files raps against Koko Pimentel over quarantine breach
"He [Pimentel] blatantly violated laws, which put the lives and health of frontliners and even ordinary citizens at grave risk."
NBI’s summons on Vico Sotto ‘pure harassment’ – lawyer
NBI’s summons on Vico Sotto ‘pure harassment’ – lawyer
“...[w]hy single out Mayor Sotto? Is this because he is supported by the people? Or is it because his response (to the pandemic) affirms the incompetence of the national government?”
Celebrities voice out dismay over Duterte’s ‘Shoot them dead’ statement, call out NBI’s summoning of Vico Sotto
Celebrities voice out dismay over Duterte’s ‘Shoot them dead’ statement, call out NBI’s summoning of Vico Sotto
Patayan agad agad ang pinagusapan? Ano ba yan. Di ba pwedeng... pan de sal, pansit, bitamina nalang?
Mass detention happens due to government’s lockdown inefficiency
Mass detention happens due to government’s lockdown inefficiency
As we witness the excruciatingly slow and inefficient governance of this administration, more lives are on the line – not only due to the dreaded disease but also due to hunger and desperation.
Reds launch campaign against COVID-19
Reds launch campaign against COVID-19
The CPP Central Committee directed the NPA to mark its anniversary "by reaffirming its pledge to serve the people by mobilizing its forces, together with the revolutionary mass organizations, in a public health campaign to prevent the spread of Covid-19."
‘Hold Sen. Pimentel accountable for breaching quarantine protocol’ – rights group
‘Hold Sen. Pimentel accountable for breaching quarantine protocol’ – rights group
“Where was this ‘human compassion’ when the homeless and the urban poor were subjected to warrantless arrests, inhumane detention in dog cages, or being made to sit under the sun as punishment for simply being outside their homes for the need to earn living or for simply having no home at all?”
‘An example across the world,’ UN says of CPP’s ceasefire order
‘An example across the world,’ UN says of CPP’s ceasefire order
“The Secretary-General (Guterres) encourages the parties to reach a lasting political solution and end this longstanding conflict."
CPP orders nationwide ceasefire in response to UN’s appeal
CPP orders nationwide ceasefire in response to UN’s appeal
The CPP said the purpose of its unilateral ceasefire is to ensure and facilitate necessary, unhampered and immediate medical, health and economic assistance, support and movement of the people brought about by the exigencies of the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Pasig, Marikina praised for COVID-19 response
Pasig, Marikina praised for COVID-19 response
Both local government units have undertaken health and socio-economic measures for their constituents, following the declaration of Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine.
Reds say no basis yet to reciprocate government’s unilateral ceasefire
Reds say no basis yet to reciprocate government’s unilateral ceasefire
Jose Maria Sison said the NDFP is not assured and satisfied that the ceasefire announcement is based on national unity against Covid-19, the appropriate solution of the pandemic as a medical problem and the protection of the most vulnerable sectors of the population, including workers, health workers, those with any serious ailments and the political prisoners.
Solon bats for strengthening protection for whistleblowers
Solon bats for strengthening protection for whistleblowers
"It is sad that one of the witnesses on the 'GCTA scam' got cold feet and backed out, while another was killed, but with the enactment of HB 4387 and 4388, they would be a whole new mechanism for their safety, among others," Zarate said in a statement.
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