‘US lied about role in Mamasapano clash’
“It’s clear that the Americans had ‘unli’ participation in the Mamasapano operation and this was approved by President Aquino.” – GWP Rep. Luz Ilagan
‘US lied about role in Mamasapano clash’
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House probe body rejects sending Aquino 20 questions on Mamasapano
House probe body rejects sending Aquino 20 questions on Mamasapano
"This is a simple asking for answers to a list of questions." - Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares
Progressives to Aquino: ‘We understand …it’s your fault’
Progressives to Aquino: ‘We understand …it’s your fault’
President Aquino’s appeal for “understanding” could only anger the people more, progressives say.
Bayan Muna hits SC rule on partylist system
Bayan Muna hits SC rule on partylist system
“The powerful parties would also use this anti-people ruling to get more of the majority seats in Congress and make their railroading even faster.”
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After BOI report | ‘Congress should reopen probe’
After BOI report | ‘Congress should reopen probe’
“The search for truth and accountability for the victims of the Mamasapano clash is far from over. The BOI report is but a starting point for more in-depth investigations.”
Int’l tribunal to try Aquino and Obama for rights violations
Int’l tribunal to try Aquino and Obama for rights violations
"People’s tribunals have had success in directing international attention to grave abuses of human rights in various countries including the Philippines during Marcos and Arroyo regimes."
Groups enumerate tasks of People’s Council for Unity, Reform, Peace
Groups enumerate tasks of People’s Council for Unity, Reform, Peace
The Noynoy Out Now! Movement has been pushing for a People’s Council to replace Pres. Noynoy Aquino once he has been ousted, in place of a constitutional line of succession that would put Vice President Jejomar Binay in Malacañang.
Where were you during the Edsa People Power in 1986?
Where were you during the Edsa People Power in 1986?
A quick survey of 29 protesters at the 29th year commemoration of Edsa 1 shows how people have changed, but the government and the socio-political system still needs a-changing.
Pols, polls & the ties that bind: ‘Candidates’ to Comelec chairs
Pols, polls & the ties that bind: ‘Candidates’ to Comelec chairs
Filipinos choose the people who will run their government through elections. Yet they do not hold the power to choose who will run the elections. That authority rests on the President, who appoints the chairperson and six commissioners of the Commission on Elections.
Comelec’s P1.2B ‘midnight deal’ with Smartmatic questioned at SC
Comelec’s P1.2B ‘midnight deal’ with Smartmatic questioned at SC
One of the petitioners, Bishop Broderick Pabillo, says voiding the Comelec resolution could help in the country’s efforts to hold clean elections.
Groups slam Aquino‘s buck-passing on Mamasapano clash
Groups slam Aquino‘s buck-passing on Mamasapano clash
Progressive groups lambasted President Aquino, who, in a nationally-televised message, passed the blame to the head of the elite police commando unit for the deadly Mamasapano clash.
‘Illegally arrested’ NDFP peace consultant in jail at Cadiz City
‘Illegally arrested’ NDFP peace consultant in jail at Cadiz City
Luis Jalandoni asks the Aquino government to respect and comply with its obligations arising from the JASIG, the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL), and other binding bilateral peace agreements.
Pope dares Filipino leaders to end corruption, hear the poor
Pope dares Filipino leaders to end corruption, hear the poor
“The Pope’s valiant move to speak to the almost-inexistent conscience of the top officials of our nation endears us even more to him. President Aquino and his Cabinet should listen and be humbled." - Student Christian Movement of the Philippines
The fight for state workers wage hike
The fight for state workers wage hike
"The fact remains that workers in the government need salary increases because of the high costs of living, not because the DBM or Aquino says so. They need to pay hikes now, not in 2016." – ACT Teachers’ Party Rep. Antonio Tinio
Despite rains and harassments|CPP in Mindanao celebrates 46th anniversary with impressive attendance
Despite rains and harassments|CPP in Mindanao celebrates 46th anniversary with impressive attendance
The CPP said its membership in Mindanao has increased to “tens of thousands, majority of whom are in barrios, factories, schools and communities,” without revealing exact numbers.
Eastern Visayas folk appeal for support as they battle storms, poverty, militarization
Eastern Visayas folk appeal for support as they battle storms, poverty, militarization
“Not only have we been left for dead by the government’s criminal neglect after supertyphoons, we also suffer from the violence of the military – and for what? For practicing bayanihan (mutual aid) and demanding social justice for disaster survivors?” – People Surge
See also: A victim of rights violation, then of typhoon and gov’t neglect
Bayan urges high court to junk DAP with finality
Bayan urges high court to junk DAP with finality
"Let's hope that there would at least be one good news this Christmas - that the SC decision (against DAP) will remain, that DAP would be junked once and for all." – Renato Reyes, Bayan
‘It is a military basing agreement’
‘It is a military basing agreement’
The proponents of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (Edca) were hard put in defending that it is not a basing agreement, as some senators and opponents say that it is.
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