Environmental activists declare Mines bureau ‘closed’
"Until now MGB has not heeded the call of the people to disallow and disapprove foreign large-scale mining corporations."
Environmental activists declare Mines bureau ‘closed’
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‘Victory’ | Filipino language defenders laud SC for TRO on Ched Memo Order 20
‘Victory’ | Filipino language defenders laud SC for TRO on Ched Memo Order 20
“This is a victory for all Filipinos who clamor for a nationalist education system, aligned with the goals of strengthening national identity, and achieving national development.”
Flor’s daughter joins call to #SaveMaryJane
Flor’s daughter joins call to #SaveMaryJane
“We hope that this would be given due attention. Some 20 years ago, Flor was executed. We were told that she would be the last.”
Lumad leader slapped with ‘fabricated’ charges
Lumad leader slapped with ‘fabricated’ charges
"It’s clear the military is determined to imprison me.”
Mary Jane’s father, lawyers fly to Indonesia
Mary Jane’s father, lawyers fly to Indonesia
“Attorney, please bring home my mother.”
‘What went wrong?’ | 15 questions Aquino, DFA need to answer on Mary Jane case
‘What went wrong?’ | 15 questions Aquino, DFA need to answer on Mary Jane case
"If answered unsatisfactorily, this would prove that the government have neglected Mary Jane."
Lawyers put Aquino govt to task on Mary Jane’s plight
Lawyers put Aquino govt to task on Mary Jane’s plight
“Mary Jane’s human rights were violated when she was unscrupulously victimized by a drug trafficking syndicate. She should not be punished but given justice."
Palparan’s co-accused files another motion to junk charges
Palparan’s co-accused files another motion to junk charges
Staff Sergeant Edgardo Osorio, accused in the disappearance of Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño, argues that the kidnapping and detention charges against him cannot stick because the victims are missing.
NDFP: Aquino is the biggest stumbling block to peace talks
NDFP: Aquino is the biggest stumbling block to peace talks
"The talks are not moving because Aquino cannot make decisions on his own.”
Dispatches: Military abuses in Southern Philippines
Dispatches: Military abuses in Southern Philippines
Military operations are “the main driving factor of displacement” in Maguindanao
Spirit of freedom captured in poetry
Spirit of freedom captured in poetry
“Ericson Acosta was physically in prison but his creative imagination and his political resistance soared above dismal conditions and made him free.”
Stranded OFWs in Saudi sleep in empty swimming pool in Ph villa
Stranded OFWs in Saudi sleep in empty swimming pool in Ph villa
“They were not even given bed foams. They only use carton boxes to protect them from either the cold or hot flooring of the empty swimming pool.”
Groups slam Aquino administration for failure to protect journalists
Groups slam Aquino administration for failure to protect journalists
"The continued failure of the government to arrest, prosecute and convict the perpetrators is indicative of how little, if any at all, importance that the Aquino administration is making to stop this murderous rampage and end the state of impunity in our country.”
Spokesman confirms new BIFF chairman installed after Kato’s passing
Spokesman confirms new BIFF chairman installed after Kato’s passing
"There is no vacuum of leadership in BIFF."
Palparan lawyer asks witness for photo as ‘proof’ of detention
Palparan lawyer asks witness for photo as ‘proof’ of detention
For the the mothers of the disappeared, the silliest question was when the defense lawyer asked if Raymond Manalo has photos or videos of himself, along with the two UP students, to prove his statements.
More gaps to fill to attain ‘Education for All’ targets – Unesco
More gaps to fill to attain ‘Education for All’ targets – Unesco
“There remains fiscal shortfalls as the overall education budget allocation is still way below the recommended six percent of GDP, as government spending in the education sector is only 2.6 percent of GDP in 2011.”
Full Text: Mary Jane Veloso narrates how she ended up in death row
Full Text: Mary Jane Veloso narrates how she ended up in death row
This copy was provided to Bulatlat.com by the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers, a Filipino lawyer rights group who took on Veloso’s case as progressive groups carry on their last ditched efforts to save her from execution.
Ph troops’ operations vs BIFF continue despite pronouncement
Ph troops’ operations vs BIFF continue despite pronouncement
"The Moro civilian residents should not bear the brunt of the war of retaliation being waged by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the name of justice for the death of the SAF commandos.'
Case of Filipina in death row highlights need for GPH-NDFP peace talks
Case of Filipina in death row highlights need for GPH-NDFP peace talks
“The very reason that drove Mary Jane Veloso away was economic difficulties, the dream of a better life. All the more there is a need to resume the peace talks so that both panels can proceed with the discussion on socio-economic reforms.”
Nurses launch campaign for salary hike, regular jobs
Nurses launch campaign for salary hike, regular jobs
“We have the same calls since 1980s but the situation of nurses is still the same.”
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