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“There can be no genuine economic growth when workers and Filipinos suffer from low wages, high prices and widespread unemployment.”
Bulatlat.com compiles its articles on Lumad paramilitary groups in Mindanao, which show a worsening trend from the Arroyo regime to the current Aquino administration.
“The recent slapping of trumped-up charges of kidnapping and homicide against us 69 individuals bares the despotic and authoritarian nature of this regime.”
“How can women expect that the exploitation of women workers will be addressed by these men who are aspiring to be elected government leaders, when they themselves are exploiters of women?”
“Tolentino and his LP cohorts committed an act most offensive to women and insulting to the public. If these are the kind of leaders who have the gall to run for office in next year's elections, we must not let them win.”
Even as the grief and rage over the spate of killings in Surigao del Sur has yet to wane, another Lumad activist was slain in the neighboring province of Agusan del Sur.
“This is an effort and initiative of the local farmers’ organization who wished to have a secondary school near them to cater farmers and indigenous peoples.”
"Women's supposed domination of small and medium scale businesses do not prove inclusiveness and gender equality."
The mothers of the two missing UP students suspect “The Butcher” is seeking acquittal through a senate seat.
“Is the CHR serious with its intention to get to the roots of the problems of the Lumad evacuees?”
“Not doing so will only paint a picture that the capture of the Reyes brothers under Justice Secretary Leila De Lima is a mere publicity stunt.”
"Political repression remains a brutal reality for many Filipinos three decades after the fall of the Marcos dictatorship.”
“The commissioners asked us more on the whereabouts of the New People’s Army, if they are also staying in our communities.”
“Instead of functioning like an unabashed apologist, why not just file charges?”
“It would have been hard not to notice this forced confinement. There were no armed guards to restrict their movement.”
“Pope Francis, hear our misery and prolonged sufferings. Help us protect the indigenous schools, communities and people in Mindanao."
“The situation within the Philippine waters has reached the level of crisis and the fisherfolk are struggling to survive.”
“Families living in urban poor communities provide and feed their families with the meagre income they earn. Most of these families subsist on noodles and rice to get by.”
On the 43rd anniversary of the declaration of martial law, some netizens share their experiences.
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