Anne Marxze Umil | Nov 16, 2016
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Justice, addressing climate change among Yolanda survivors’ calls
Justice, addressing climate change among Yolanda survivors’ calls
The survivors continue to need today assistance in livelihood, reparations, and efforts to address the roots of the vulnerability of their communities to climate-induced disasters.
Youths rage vs. Marcos burial in heroes’ cemetery
Youths rage vs. Marcos burial in heroes’ cemetery
The Supreme Court decision allowing a hero's burial for Marcos has sparked outrage among the youth.
‘Betrayal!’ Martial law victims, rights advocates say of SC ruling on #MarcosBurial case
‘Betrayal!’ Martial law victims, rights advocates say of SC ruling on #MarcosBurial case
“9-5-1 is a lie. We must stand up for the truth. And the truth is that Marcos does not deserve to be buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.” -- Edita Burgos
‘Paranoia’ | Protest vs. Oplan Bayanihan met with water cannons
‘Paranoia’ | Protest vs. Oplan Bayanihan met with water cannons
“Once again, the Armed Forces of the Philippines proved its sheer paranoia."
National minorities call for dismissal of trumped-up cases vs. activists
National minorities call for dismissal of trumped-up cases vs. activists
Protesters decried the continuing attacks against their leaders and communities, and the injustice for victims of the past administration.
Fabella management mobilizes soldiers to pull out hospital equipment
Fabella management mobilizes soldiers to pull out hospital equipment
'This is contrary to Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial’s statement during the budget hearing in the House of Representatives that Fabella Hospital would not be transferred.'
#NeverAgain | Students walk out to protest repression, commercialized education
#NeverAgain | Students walk out to protest repression, commercialized education
Students nationwide stage a walkout to commemorate martial law and protest its repressive legacies.
After 45 years, UP honors former student activists
After 45 years, UP honors former student activists
Three former student activists were awarded with the sablay, symbolizing UP’s recognition of them as honorary alumni.
Protests vs coal plants highlight impact of privatized, ‘dirty energy’
Protests vs coal plants highlight impact of privatized, ‘dirty energy’
Green groups call for a moratorium on coal plants, and for the country’s conversion to clean energy and nationalization of the power industry.
NPA releases prisoners in Surigao City
NPA releases prisoners in Surigao City
'We hope that this will be the last, but as long as civil war exists, there will still be prisoners of war.' -- Father Romeo Tagud, IFI
UP students protest privatization, demand accountability from outgoing head
UP students protest privatization, demand accountability from outgoing head
Some 200 students stormed the UP Board of Regents meeting in a protest Aug. 25.
‘Cardboard justice’ | Youth groups stand against killings
‘Cardboard justice’ | Youth groups stand against killings
“We don’t want to have a country where we are forced to live with fear…There is no justifiable reason for any forms of killings—may it be drug-related or political. We urge the president, let us end this.”
Manila vendors decry local gov’t attacks on their livelihood
Manila vendors decry local gov’t attacks on their livelihood
Sidewalk vendors want to stop being targeted by Manila city's clearing operations.
Indigenous peoples, peasants want DMCI closed
Indigenous peoples, peasants want DMCI closed
“DMCI should not only be permanently closed, but should be compelled by the DENR to provide just reparations to all aggravated communities affected by its environmental destruction and militarization. "
Promise of change draws in rally first-timers
Promise of change draws in rally first-timers
They went to the rally alone or with some like-minded friends with high hopes that finally the promise of a better life for the ordinary Filipino will come to fruition.
Police chief ‘Bato’ surprises SONA rallyists at Batasan
Police chief ‘Bato’ surprises SONA rallyists at Batasan
"That is what is maximum tolerance."
UP Diliman welcomes Bicol ‘lakbayanis’
UP Diliman welcomes Bicol ‘lakbayanis’
"Change is in our hands."
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