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“The Philippines has long been a hotspot for election-related violence, particularly in rural areas,” said ICHRP Vice Chairperson Patricia Lisson.
“After suffering from this kind of lowly treatment from COWD, we are hurtfully beginning to believe that we are really second-class residents.”
“In schools, students are overcrowded — fighting for slots, for teachers — all while extreme heat is worsening in our schools.”
Both leaders cited the country’s underdeveloped economy as the root of persistent poverty and inflation. Ramos explained that foreign monopolies and political elites dominate the economy, and that the Marcos administration has failed to strengthen vital sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing.
“Crucial to the resolution of this case is the fundamental social justice principle that those who have less in life should have more in law. The party-list system is one such tool intended to benefit those who have less in life. It gives the great masses of our people genuine hope and genuine power. It is a message to the destitute and the prejudiced, and even to those in the underground, that change is possible. It is an invitation for them to come out of their limbo and seize the opportunity."
“It’s not enough to just know. We must raise political consciousness to action.”
“It also states that workers, including those in government, have the right to participate in policy making that affects their rights."
“Brownouts and power interruptions have historically been linked to election fraud — disrupting transmission, exposing vote counts to tampering, and endangering teachers and other frontliners who guard the people’s votes.”
Bayan Muna Canada said that Filipino overseas voters are also prone to red-tagging.
Since Duterte’s arrest on March 11, families of the victims seem to have been laughing more lately–in between tears. For them, Duterte’s arrest brought mixed emotions. They are happy that he is finally arrested but also restless of the thought that he might still get out and other perpetrators are not yet held accountable.
Our fellow Bicolanos deserve genuine change in the country. Our Makabayan candidates echo their aspirations."
“We are considered the ‘poorest of the poor.’ It’s time for fisherfolk to have representation in government.”
"My wish is for Duterte to be convicted. I pray that God grants him long life so he can be held accountable for all the killings he ordered. This way, we can achieve justice. He can grow old in that place."
“We call on fellow Filipino migrant workers to continue fighting for the right to social service programs that are subsidized by the government and that genuinely benefit the public."
The grounds for Duterte Youth's cancellation as per the petition included false representations from four out of five of its nominees; support for the unlawful and violent war on drugs of former president Rodrigo Duterte; and the partylist's bogus representation of the youth sector.
“This long-awaited development marks a significant victory for the thousands of victims of Duterte’s bloody war on drugs and their families as well as the repression and brutal killings of activists and civilian communities, who have relentlessly fought for justice despite threats, intimidation, and state repression.”
“How can you lead if you don’t have supervision and control?”
"The deliberate listing of these fictitious names to justify half a billion pesos in confidential funds is a clear indication of corruption."
“Online bashers have clearly demonstrated the continuing threat of a Duterte ‘hate’ network to families-victims as well as to witnesses of drug war killings."
Environmental platforms are shaping up to be a litmus test for Senate contenders—who’s the greenest and who’s the dirtiest?
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