‘Job fairs no panacea for joblessness’
“Even if I have already passed the board exam, it's not an assurance that I could land a job immediately.” -- A graduate of engineering
‘Job fairs no panacea for joblessness’
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Aquino govt’s idle response vs journalist killings hit
Aquino govt’s idle response vs journalist killings hit
“We don’t think the killings will stop unless the Aquino government takes necessary steps to punish the killers and masterminds.” -- Luis Teodoro, CMFR
Netizens want wage hike, end to contractualization
Netizens want wage hike, end to contractualization
Bulatlat.com asked netizens to tweet/tag us their Labor Day wish and here are their answers.
Laughter, hoots at Obama-Noy effigy escort its journey to Mendiola
Laughter, hoots at Obama-Noy effigy escort its journey to Mendiola
It took two weeks to construct the effigy depicting a blood-thirsty image of Obama bringing nuclear weapons as his chariot of war being pulled by a rabid dog in the image of Philippine president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III pivots to Asia-Pacific.
Workers, advocates take fight to social media #May1Fight hashtag
Workers, advocates take fight to social media #May1Fight hashtag
For the first time in the Philippines, workers from various companies and labor advocates agreed to use a common hashtag to amplify workers’ voices in digital platforms.
Unwelcoming Obama: Protests set to hound US President’s state visit
Unwelcoming Obama: Protests set to hound US President’s state visit
Various groups under the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan are gearing up for a two-day protest for US President Barack Obama’s Manila trip next week.
Demolition of homes illegal – Tondo residents
Demolition of homes illegal – Tondo residents
Mary Ann Florenda, president of Samahan ng Magkakapitbahay ng Road 10, said residents were given only seven days to leave their homes, as the notice of demolition was only issued on Apr. 14, 2014.
Anti-mining protests mark Earth Day celeb in Mindanao
Anti-mining protests mark Earth Day celeb in Mindanao
Simultaneous rallies gathered indigenous peoples and environment advocates opposing the entry of large-scale mining companies in Mindanao.
11 years since Marcellana, Gumanoy killing, Palparan still scot-free
11 years since Marcellana, Gumanoy killing, Palparan still scot-free
“This government has failed to punish Palparan ang Gloria (Macapagal-Arroyo) for their human rights violations. But when it comes to filing trumped up cases against activists and having them arrested, the government sure acts fast.” – Orly Marcellana, husband of victim Eden.
Student leaders lose scholarships for protesting tuition increases
Student leaders lose scholarships for protesting tuition increases
“I am prepared for the consequences in defending students’ rights. As long as what you are fighting for is right, we should never give up the fight.” – James Bryan Deang, president of the NU Supreme Student Council
Threatened rights lawyer seeks protection
Threatened rights lawyer seeks protection
Edre U. Olalia, NUPL secretary general, said they would hold the military and the police and Commander-in-Chief President Aquino himself accountable if any harm is inflicted on Salucon.
Talaingod Mayor wants Manobos to return home but evacuees rebuff
Talaingod Mayor wants Manobos to return home but evacuees rebuff
'A return to the 'militarized areas' is also a violation of international human rights instruments - Bishop Felixberto Calang, Iglesia Filipina Independiente and chairperson of Barug Katungod Mindanao.
Military operations force Lumads to evacuate
Military operations force Lumads to evacuate
“Isn’t this a sign of the cold-heartedness of our government? Needless to say, the recent forcible evacuation affirmed that even children are not spared from the violence of military operations. “ – Children’s Rehabilitation Center
2016 hopefuls warned: Junk no-build zone or face electoral defeat
2016 hopefuls warned: Junk no-build zone or face electoral defeat
"Secretary [Mar] Roxas should come to his senses and stop the Office of the President and Ping Lacson from carrying out this all-time high brutality and wholesale disregard of people's rights and welfare.” – Pamalakaya
Rights lawyer in Cordillera under surveillance, harassed by military
Rights lawyer in Cordillera under surveillance, harassed by military
“If any harm is inflicted on Atty. Dannug-Salucon or to any of her staff or family members, we shall hold the military and the police and Commander-in-Chief President Aquino himself accountable given the documented harassment and surveillance being made against her.” – Edre Olalia, National Union of People’s Lawyers
Police faces blank wall on Ifugao activist slay
Police faces blank wall on Ifugao activist slay
“Why should they [police] put the burden of shedding light to the killing on the office mates and relatives of the victim? It is the police’s job to find evidence that would lead to the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators.” -- CHRA
Who will benefit from Chacha? Not the poor, progressive groups say
Who will benefit from Chacha? Not the poor, progressive groups say
“The Philippine economy has not developed despite rising foreign investments because domestic economic policy has been biased for foreign investors at the expense of long-run national development.” – Ibon Foundation
Almost another blot in UP’s record as a state university
Almost another blot in UP’s record as a state university
The controversial ‘no late payment policy’ has not yet been rescinded by the administration of the University of the Philippines despite the criticisms the policy generated after the suicide of student Kristel Tejada last year.
Families pin soldiers on death, disappearance of miners in Comval
Families pin soldiers on death, disappearance of miners in Comval
The families sought help from human rights group Karapatan after saying authorities failed to act on them.
Groups slam arrest of Ka Roger’s pregnant daughter
Groups slam arrest of Ka Roger’s pregnant daughter
“This is a clear violation of the rights of Rosal. Aside from the fabricated charges filed against her, she should have been released due to her condition.” – Karapatan
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