Gate-crashing general booed out of human rights forum
"It [Parlade's presence] is akin to a serial rapist or serial murderer who barges cockily into a meeting of victims and their kin."
Gate-crashing general booed out of human rights forum
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Duterte criticized for firing Robredo as illegal drug czar
Duterte criticized for firing Robredo as illegal drug czar
“The real reason why Duterte fired her was because she wanted to change the conduct of the failed drug war. She wanted to expose corruption and other misdeeds. She wanted an end to extra-judicial killings. Duterte did not want those. And so Robredo had to go.”
Groups mourn passing of former senator Pimentel
Groups mourn passing of former senator Pimentel
“He stood for human rights, good governance, and national sovereignty."
Groups demand accountability as police chief resigns over ‘recycled drugs’ mess
Groups demand accountability as police chief resigns over ‘recycled drugs’ mess
"General Albayalde must be held accountable, along with those implicated in cases of corruption, under this war against drugs, which have been proven to be as a failure, bogus, and deceptive.”
Groups question pro-Duterte blogger’s appointment to head migrant body
Groups question pro-Duterte blogger’s appointment to head migrant body
A Filipino migrant rights group is not surprised over the appointment of former presidential communications aide Mocha Uson to yet another government office, just four months after she lost in the party-list election.
#KuwentongBM: Campaigning for Bayan Muna in 2001
#KuwentongBM: Campaigning for Bayan Muna in 2001
As BM-Youth campaigners, we saw the election as an effective platform to broadcast our programs, organize young voters, and expand our presence in schools and communities. We formed new alliances, learned some of the intricacies of electoral tactics, and improved our way of communicating our messages to different types of voters.
Witness admits ‘irregularities’ in post-arrest procedures of NDFP peace consultant, 2 others
Witness admits ‘irregularities’ in post-arrest procedures of NDFP peace consultant, 2 others
"The elderly and the sick are arrested on trumped-up charges while the convicted rapists are freed."
NDFP condemns arrest of another peace consultant
NDFP condemns arrest of another peace consultant
“The Duterte regime remains on a fascist rampage that adds more and more obstacles to the resumption of the peace negotiations with the NDFP."
Tens of thousands brave the rain, threats from gov’t, to protest state of the nation
Tens of thousands brave the rain, threats from gov’t, to protest state of the nation
“Our unity is the only effective obstacle against a dictatorship.”
Ferdinand Gaite, from union to lawmaking
Ferdinand Gaite, from union to lawmaking
“As lawmakers, we should not be served. We, as public servants, must serve the people.”
Carlos Zarate, former journo turned lawyer, legislator
Carlos Zarate, former journo turned lawyer, legislator
“These systematic attacks on us only prove that our fight against their corruption is getting into their skin. We have exposed the rottenness of Duterte and his administration.”
#UnitedPeoplesSONA2019 | Special coverage
#UnitedPeoplesSONA2019 | Special coverage
Three years into his presidency, people's calls and aspirations for genuine change resound ever so loudly under Rodrigo Roa Duterte. In this special page, Bulatlat is collating its reports on how the present administration has fared.
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Manobo leader Eufemia Cullamat to represent indigenous peoples in Congress
Manobo leader Eufemia Cullamat to represent indigenous peoples in Congress
“I represent, not only the lumads and the indigenous peoples, but all the humble citizens of the country.”
Youth groups to join United People’s SONA
Youth groups to join United People’s SONA
“The true nationalism is about joining the People’s SONA, not through joining the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), because they are the real human rights violators."
Southern Tagalog kicks off protest caravan, calls for Duterte’s ouster
Southern Tagalog kicks off protest caravan, calls for Duterte’s ouster
The groups emphasized the three major sins of Duterte against the people – ruthless killings, theft and corruption, and dishonesty.
Groups denounce ‘political persecution of Robredo, critics’
Groups denounce ‘political persecution of Robredo, critics’
“The objective here, as what has been done in other cases, is to confuse, corrupt and crush every one who dares to stand up against Duterte."
In New York, people’s movements hold Ground Level Political Forum for sustainable development
In New York, people’s movements hold Ground Level Political Forum for sustainable development
“Before it’s too late for our planet and for its peoples’, governments must listen to people and communities for just and equitable development.”
Bayan Muna solon warns against Duterte’s Charter Change, other maneuvers
Bayan Muna solon warns against Duterte’s Charter Change, other maneuvers
"He’s [Duterte] not just crossing out the protectionist provisions but he’s also trying to bring back dictatorship together with historical revisionism."
Groups gear for United People’s SONA
Groups gear for United People’s SONA
Church people, human rights groups, workers unions, and organizations from all political spectrum banded together to announce the launch of the United People's SONA, the people's counterpoint to the presidential State of the Nation Address (SONA) happening this June 22.
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