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“In a very short period, over 20,000 predators from around the world approached the virtual 10- year-old asking for webcam sex performances.” – Terre des Homes
Accused Major Harry Baliaga’s lawyer attempted to have the arraignment deferred but the motion was denied.
“A dark, powerful force undoubtedly emanating from Malacañang may stay Janet Lim-Napoles’ tongue and prevent her from spilling the beans in today’s Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing.” – Kabataan Partylist Rep. Terry Ridon
The resources gathered from contributions may serve only a small per cent of 8,000 families still displaced, “But this would not stop us from doing what we can to help the victims and let everyone know the situation of the people in Zamboanga.” ...
Migrante Middle East and North Africa suggests that the Philippine government seeks the intervention of the Saudi Reconciliation Committee to appeal to the victim’s family to issue a conditional waiver on Zapanta’s execution until the payment of the blood money will be completed.
“It’s a matter others want to avoid. But it’s a reality that has to be talked openly, since the NPA is more active now in Region 11, notwithstanding the statements from the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines).” -- Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte
“Migrant workers are particularly vulnerable as they are easily intimidated because of their unfamiliarity with the local place and culture.” Migrante-Alberta
“The people should unsheathe and use this power to make laws whenever their elected representatives default in the performance of their sacred duty to enact laws to promote the general interest, or worse, whenever they betray the public trust.” – former chief justice Reynato Puno
"We do not want the company to perish. All we want is for the company to hear the issues of their workers." -- Sagada Weaving Workers Union (SWWU)
KASAKA presses its demand for the military to leave their community, saying the troops are in the area to prepare entry of a foreign palm oil investment in Loreto.
PISTON explains that the P6 fuel discount is better than demanding for a fare hike, knowing that the riding public have been complaining about low wages and increasingly high prices of goods and services.
The Asian Peasant Coalition (APC) deemed that the award is "a mere campaign ploy to promote GMOs," noting that the foundation's donors have commercial interests in GMO.
But groups, including those in Ateneo de Davao University, said revenue-sharing “is not the main issue but rather about empowerment of communities and local leaders.”
“This award is for the indigenous peoples, this is for the people we write about, like the Mangyans who strive to educate themselves despite countless limitations.”- Marya Salamat
Louie Bedaho Belista, 36, who died due to a severe asthma attack, was the sixth person to die at the Tent City in Jeddah.
“We want to know the landlords who benefited from the DAP, what and where are the lands covered.” – Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers said at least 25,000 teachers would boycott the barangay elections because of the meager allowance.
Sylvia Benedicto is a teacher who goes out of her way to support her students, a friend who teachers go to for help, an activist who fights for what is right.
“The Philippine Children’s Medical Center is a government hospital. The land it has been occupying is government land and the government is now asking us to pay for the land. Is that just?”
“We are disgusted that the government is quick to take away our hard-earned income and is just as quick in funnelling our income to support the lavish lifestyles of politicians.”
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