Groups storm Comelec over data leak
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Anne Marxze Umil | Apr 22, 2016
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‘Marcos era saw most rapid environmental degradation, biodiversity loss’
‘Marcos era saw most rapid environmental degradation, biodiversity loss’
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“The environmental crimes committed during the dictatorship are bound to happen again if Bongbong Marcos gets one step closer to Malacañang.”
Reds to target US military bases in PH
Reds to target US military bases in PH
“The US aims to firm up its military foothold in the country, which serves as a base for forward deployment of military forces in line with its hegemonic ‘Asia pivot’ to secure for itself the trade routes, sources of cheap labor and areas for investments in the Asia-Pacific countries.”
U.S.-Philippines ‘special relations’ again? : A pre-election view from Washington DC
U.S.-Philippines ‘special relations’ again? : A pre-election view from Washington DC
To US, "The only former Asian colony of the US, the Philippines is synonymous only with Paquiao the Boxer, Miss Universe, or some terrifying volcano or typhoon such as Yolanda/Haiyan."
Nora Aunor, Monique Wilson demand justice for Kidapawan farmers
Nora Aunor, Monique Wilson demand justice for Kidapawan farmers
“Bumaba na sila dahil wala naman slang nagagawang kabutihan para sa mamamayan lalo na sa mga mahihirap na tao… Nagmasaker sila ng mga taong walang ibang kahilingan kundi bigas.” (They should step down because they are not doing anything good for the people, especially the poor…They massacred those who were only asking for rice.) -- Nora Aunor
Green group to Prince Albert of Monaco: ‘Help us hold US accountable for Tubbataha damage’
Green group to Prince Albert of Monaco: ‘Help us hold US accountable for Tubbataha damage’
“Prince Albert, US sovereignty is apparently above Philippines' environmental laws.”
Health group slams use of PhilHealth funds for Hontiveros’ campaign
Health group slams use of PhilHealth funds for Hontiveros’ campaign
“Risa Hontiveros was not even able to address a number of PhilHealth controversies, such as the protested case rates, glaring hospital and clinic reimbursements, increase in out-of-pocket health expenditure and millions worth of bonuses and perks given to PhilHealth executives.”
Farmers shun Poe’s favoring foreign ownership of services, utilities
Farmers shun Poe’s favoring foreign ownership of services, utilities
“Deleting the so-called protectionist economic provisions of the Constitution would give foreigners the right to own utilities, mass media, investments, public franchises, and worse, land and natural resources.”
Advocates urge parties to respect human rights, IHL pact
Advocates urge parties to respect human rights, IHL pact
“Not only is this a fertile opportunity for Filipinos to discern and act on the peace platforms of national leaders, but it is also an essential time to continue the clamor for tangible efforts and concrete actions in building peace that addresses the roots of armed conflict.”
Election watchdog protests Comelec’s ‘sinister acts’
Election watchdog protests Comelec’s ‘sinister acts’
“By its refusal to implement safeguards, Comelec itself is the one undermining the credibility of the election results.”
#Elections2016 |Scientists bat for genuine science, tech development in candidates’ platform
#Elections2016 |Scientists bat for genuine science, tech development in candidates’ platform
“With the national elections, it is crucial to convey to candidates the role of science and technology in national development and progress.”
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‘Don’t force scientists into a vow of poverty’
‘We have excellent resources, people but government not helping to put our acts together’
‘Let Filipinos benefit from Filipino talent, technology’
‘People should have access to publicly funded data, utilities’
#NoMoreMarcos | ‘Martial law victims have long memories’
#NoMoreMarcos | ‘Martial law victims have long memories’
A gathering of martial law activists and victims pledged to keep retelling their painful stories, so the younger generation would not let these happen again.
Youth groups protest China’s missile deployment in Paracels
Youth groups protest China’s missile deployment in Paracels
“We strongly condemn China’s militarist approach to the sea dispute.”
Reds say Aquino, Deles responsible for impasse on peace talks
Reds say Aquino, Deles responsible for impasse on peace talks
The combined peace initiatives of the Braganza team, the NDFP negotiating panel and the Royal Norwegian Government Special Envoy thus have come to naught. The responsibility lies squarely on Secretary Deles and President Aquino." -- NDFP
#BulatlatAsks | ‘Proposed wage hike will barely pay for loans’
#BulatlatAsks | ‘Proposed wage hike will barely pay for loans’
Bulatlat asked government employees what they will do if they get an additional P2,000, to be given in tranches the next four years. No one was happy about it.
Media urged to do better election coverage
Media urged to do better election coverage
“There is very limited time for substantive discussions.”
‘Are you joking or did you just declare war?’ KMU on Duterte’s anti-union spiel
‘Are you joking or did you just declare war?’ KMU on Duterte’s anti-union spiel
Elmer Labog of KMU urged workers to keep organizing and forming or defending their unions, saying the plight of workers won’t improve without their own action and organization, without unions, and without genuinely pro-worker unions in particular.
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