Ex-military chaplain a no show at hearing of case vs ‘Morong 43’ doc
“Colonel Reuben Espartinez is using the judicial process to pursue his caprices.” - Dr. Alex Montes
Ex-military chaplain a no show at hearing of case vs ‘Morong 43’ doc
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4-day workweek ‘unhealthy’ – labor groups
4-day workweek ‘unhealthy’ – labor groups
The scheme will deny workers at least four days’ worth of salary in a month, in exchange for a dubious overtime pay, which may not adequately pay for their health care should they become sick or meet accidents due to fatigue.
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‘People’s General Assembly’ in NY calls for justice
‘People’s General Assembly’ in NY calls for justice
A parallel gathering to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City painted “a more accurate picture of the world,” and called for genuine development for the world’s 99 per cent.
History teachers, activists teach the youth on the lessons of Martial Law
History teachers, activists teach the youth on the lessons of Martial Law
While many Filipinos are losing sense of the lessons of Martial Law and the Marcos dictatorship, activists and some history teachers are still keeping the light on the subject.
Camp Bagong Diwa, during martial law and now
Camp Bagong Diwa, during martial law and now
Are political prisoners at Camp Bagong Diwa better off now, under a supposed democracy, than during Martial Law?
Alcala faces grilling for withholding emergency aid to storm-ravaged farmers
Alcala faces grilling for withholding emergency aid to storm-ravaged farmers
A whopping 68 percent of the Agriculture department's budget for Yolanda victims were still unreleased, even as the Yolanda-affected areas remain largely unassisted.
Though overdue, CHR tribute to labor leader Bert Olalia hailed
Though overdue, CHR tribute to labor leader Bert Olalia hailed
“If Ka Bert were alive today, he would lead protests against Aquino’s push for Charter change, against moves to extend Aquino’s term and clip the Supreme Court’s powers.” – Nenita Gonzaga, KMU and longtime aide of the late Felixberto Olalia
Relocation site almost wiped out by typhoon
Relocation site almost wiped out by typhoon
Thousands of residents affected in flooded relocation sites in Montalban.
#MarioPH | Images from netizens: Metro Manila now a water world
#MarioPH | Images from netizens: Metro Manila now a water world
Citizens have captured images of the flooding caused by Tropical storm #MarioPH (Fung-Wong) in different parts of the National Capital Region.
‘Unexpected’ | Winning journos thank 2nd Gawad Agong
‘Unexpected’ | Winning journos thank 2nd Gawad Agong
On its second year, the Gawad Agong sa Pamamahayag recognized journalists who served as “the eyes, ears and voice of the indigenous peoples.”
Youth solon pushes probe of Makati building contractors’ other govt projects
Youth solon pushes probe of Makati building contractors’ other govt projects
The contractor that built the allegedly overpriced Makati parking building has also figured in a number of government infrastructure projects, including a pet project of Senate President Drilon: the Iloilo Convention Center.
People’s Initiative wants to gather 6M votes nationwide
People’s Initiative wants to gather 6M votes nationwide
“Through the people’s initiative, every one who signs is a lawmaker. Each of us can say to our congressmen: I will pas a law that will send you to jail if you try to insert pork funds inside the budget." Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares
Round 1: Revised Bangsamoro draft law faces Congress
Round 1: Revised Bangsamoro draft law faces Congress
“We wonder whose BBL would be passed in the end, the BTC version or the Malacañang version?" -- Suara Bangsamoro
Paramilitary group displaces Manobo tribe
Paramilitary group displaces Manobo tribe
“It is evident that government forces had put civilians’ lives at risk and have also hampered the children’s right to education. Therefore, it is just to call for the military to immediately stop their operations in the said communities, and to call for the government to disband the paramilitary groups in the area, particularly the Bagani Forces.” -- Rural Missionaries of the Philippines - Northern Mindanao
‘MRT3 not milking cow but public service,’ groups tell Transportation Sec. Abaya
‘MRT3 not milking cow but public service,’ groups tell Transportation Sec. Abaya
“The train accidents are a textbook illustration of what happens when profit rules over what is supposedly for social service.” – Sammy Malunes, RILES Network
‘DAP-funded stem cell research a wrong priority’
‘DAP-funded stem cell research a wrong priority’
“From the perspective of a community physician, the stem cell research, at this point, is not a priority. Given the daunting task of not only curing the present crop of diseases but also preventing them, and of course, building the human resource as the backbone of the health care system – these should be the priority.” -- Joseph Carabeo, convenor, Rx Abolish Pork Barrel Movement
Journalists say ‘privacy’ bill dangerous to press freedom
Journalists say ‘privacy’ bill dangerous to press freedom
“In an era where technology is quickly breaking down the obstacles that hamper the flow of information and expression, which are the bedrock of democracy, HB 4807 could return us to the dark ages and worse, be used as a weapon of suppression and repression.” – NUJP
Netizens dismayed over ‘massacre’ of impeach raps
Netizens dismayed over ‘massacre’ of impeach raps
Following the junking of the three impeachment complaints against President Benigno Aquino III, netizens expressed their outrage through the social media.
Envi advocates say ice-bucket challenge wastes water
Envi advocates say ice-bucket challenge wastes water
Environment advocates here pointed out that while the ice bucket challenge in support of the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research has raised awareness on the disease, it has wasted lots of water.
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