Luisita farmers find allies in foreign activists
“I think it is horrible to see the priorities of this government, prioritizing the wealthy over the poor.”
Luisita farmers find allies in foreign activists
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Arrests, surveillance of activists precede Aquino’s SONA
Arrests, surveillance of activists precede Aquino’s SONA
Five peasant activists were arrested, a priest and a bishop of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente were put under surveillance.
Foreign peace advocates score ‘neglected’ condition in Typhoon Pablo areas
Foreign peace advocates score ‘neglected’ condition in Typhoon Pablo areas
“My taxes are sent (here) for military aid. Money should build roads, should be given to health care, decent things for the people, not military aid,” says Ron Gochez of Union del Barro, Los Angeles.
Shortages, lack of budget still afflict public school system
Shortages, lack of budget still afflict public school system
Despite government claims that it has been increasing the budget for education, still the public school system is hardly coping with the shortages, and state universities and colleges have been raising tuition, thereby making tertiary education inaccessible for the poor.
From grieving parents to advocates of the right to education
From grieving parents to advocates of the right to education
Parents of UP student Kristel Tejada, who committed suicide after failing to pay her tuition, refuse to simply move on with their lives; they want to make sure other families would not have to go through the tragedy they experienced.
People’s protests staged in different parts of the capital, the whole country
People’s protests staged in different parts of the capital, the whole country
“The Filipino workers and people are fed up and are protesting against the rising prices and intensifying demolitions. The context is rock-bottom wages and chronic unemployment. That is the real state of the nation.” – Kilusang Mayo Uno
Intl human rights group call for abolition of Saudi’s sponsorship system
Intl human rights group call for abolition of Saudi’s sponsorship system
“Employers often abuse this power in violation of Saudi law to confiscate passports, withhold wages, and force migrants to work against their will or on exploitative terms.” – Human Rights Watch
Workers enjoin public to join Protestang Bayan vs rising prices
Workers enjoin public to join Protestang Bayan vs rising prices
As prices of basic products and services continue to increase, national labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno asked the public to participate in the “Protestang Bayan vs. Nagtataasang Presyo at Demolisyon.” Holding of protests is the only way Filipinos can have the chance of preventing price hikes and demolition of poor communities, Roger Soluta, KMU secretary-general, said in a statement.
Army chief tags rights defenders as enemies of the state
Army chief tags rights defenders as enemies of the state
“This statement from a top military official is dangerous and betrays what various organizations and concerned groups have said all along, that the present counterinsurgency program Oplan Bayanihan is no different from the deadly Oplan Bantay Laya.” – National Union of People’s Lawyers
‘Burgos’: A film about the painful search and inspiring transformation of a mother
‘Burgos’: A film about the painful search and inspiring transformation of a mother
How many more mothers would have to shed tears before justice prevails?
Urban poor residents of North Triangle determined to assert their right
Urban poor residents of North Triangle determined to assert their right
The violent clash between urban poor residents along Agham road in Quezon City and policemen were shown in news reports that evening July 1. But what was not shown was how the clash erupted and what were the reasons for the adamant struggle of the urban poor residents.
LGBT continues to demand for equality
LGBT continues to demand for equality
"Despite the approval of same sex marriages in some countries, LBGTs are still battling against violence and discrimination, many are still not coming out because of fear..."
Church urges new Ilocos Governor to stop mining
Church urges new Ilocos Governor to stop mining
Despite the January 22 cease and desist order (CDO) by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Region 1 against the mining activities, the mining companies did not heed the said order and instead continued with their operations.
Davao Left opposes Aquino govt’s ‘access arrangements’ with US, Japan military forces
Davao Left opposes Aquino govt’s ‘access arrangements’ with US, Japan military forces
“The Aquino administration only puts at risk the lives of the people because the US government only wants to position their troops in our country with the objective of waging war against China and North Korea.” — Sheena Duazo, spokesperson for Bayan in Southern Mindanao
NDFP says UN report on use of child combatants by NPA ‘false, biased’
NDFP says UN report on use of child combatants by NPA ‘false, biased’
Connie Ledesma of the NDFP urged the UN SRCAC to advice its Philippine Country Task Force for Monitoring and Reporting (CTFMR) “to be more discerning and circumspect in the performance of its functions by exercising basic due diligence and not relying solely on reports by agencies of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) such as the AFP, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Commission on Human Rights (CHR).”
Fathers of NPA captives seek help of Third Party Facilitator, Duterte for the release of their sons
Fathers of NPA captives seek help of Third Party Facilitator, Duterte for the release of their sons
Bishop Modesto Villasanta, spokesperson for the Sowing the Seeds of Peace, said they are always ready to facilitate such request. His group already facilitated a number of releases of NPA captives in the different far-flung areas in the region. They acted upon the request of the families, local government units and church denominations, among others.
Mankayan elders reject NCIP list of reps
Mankayan elders reject NCIP list of reps
Elders from Mankayan town refused to be included in the list of representatives made by the National Commision on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Cordillera for the Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes regarding mining applications and land conversions affecting the area.
Itogon urges DOH, DENR to probe mining refinery anew
Itogon urges DOH, DENR to probe mining refinery anew
The City Council of Itogon urged the Department of Health Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CAR) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources -CAR (DENR-CAR) to conduct a joint investigation and evaluation of the refinery plant of Benguet Corporation at Balatoc Virac Itogon, Benguet.
Antique govt employees complain about ‘unjust’ decisions of new governor
Antique govt employees complain about ‘unjust’ decisions of new governor
One government employee was dismissed and the others were deprived of the salary increase that is due to them under the Salary Standardization Law 3.
Offer free health services, not PhilHealth coverage — health groups
Offer free health services, not PhilHealth coverage — health groups
“The growing dependence of the DOH on the role of PhilHealth for healthcare delivery manifests a very myopic approach to decades-old problems besetting the Philippine healthcare system.” – Network Opposed to Privatization
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