Public school teachers pose 8-point education agenda to Duterte
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Progressives laud GPH-NDFP exploratory talks
Progressives laud GPH-NDFP exploratory talks
“The speedy agreement between the GPH and the NDFP on the points for discussion in the formal peace negotiations shows the sincerity of both parties to pursue a just and lasting peace.”
NDF, incoming Duterte peace panel agree to hold formal talks in July
NDF, incoming Duterte peace panel agree to hold formal talks in July
Dureza credited Duterte for his “bold and out-of-the-box positions” that enabled them to achieve “very significant steps” in their initial talks with the NDFP.
Church leaders optimistic with resumption of peace talks
Church leaders optimistic with resumption of peace talks
“We hope that through the resumption of the formal peace talks, social justice and the need for fundamental socio-economic reforms will finally be tackled.”
Reds to push for socio-economic reforms
Reds to push for socio-economic reforms
“Who would not want national sovereignty? Who would not want land reform…that would ensure food security? Who would not want a patriotic, progressive culture?
‘House leadership castrates congressional power for Aquino’s veto on SSS pension hike’
‘House leadership castrates congressional power for Aquino’s veto on SSS pension hike’
“Their rejection of the override, while predictable, is still revolting for SSS pensioners, workers, and all Filipinos.”
Gabriela Women’s Party thanks supporters, vows to fight for third seat in Congress
Gabriela Women’s Party thanks supporters, vows to fight for third seat in Congress
“Our victory symbolizes women who are fighting for their rights, for children and for the nation.”
‘ACT Teachers partylist win shows strength of educators’ unions’
‘ACT Teachers partylist win shows strength of educators’ unions’
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT), through its partylist, ACT Teachers garnered two seats in the 17th Congress.
Progressive scientists pose 13-point challenge to Duterte
Progressive scientists pose 13-point challenge to Duterte
The Advocates of Science and Technology for the People (Agham) said the new regime must pursue national industrialization, agricultural modernization and give priority to science and technology to help develop the economy.
‘Duterte’s hands tied by Aquino’s budget ‘reforms’
‘Duterte’s hands tied by Aquino’s budget ‘reforms’
Contrary to what the Department of Budget Management (DBM) claimed when it announced that much of the budget for 2016 is still there, it is most likely "simot na” (emptied out). The funds had already been released to government agencies as per the Aquino administration’s “so-called reforms.”
NDFP peace consultants prefer peace talks to cabinet posts
NDFP peace consultants prefer peace talks to cabinet posts
“We see this as a positive step towards ‘straightening’ rights violations committed against political prisoners and the Filipino people."
Teachers protest delay in election duty pay
Teachers protest delay in election duty pay
“The election is over, but teachers who served as BEIs and support staff remain unpaid their corresponding honorarium."
Duterte, progressives to benefit from dialogue
Duterte, progressives to benefit from dialogue
“Duterte seems in large part progressive, and in part (hopefully just minor and small) compromising with classes different from the masses.” – Prof. Jose Maria Sison
Youth groups challenge Duterte: ‘Stop tuition hikes, K to 12’
Youth groups challenge Duterte: ‘Stop tuition hikes, K to 12’
“The election period has highlighted the youth sector’s clamor for free public education up to the tertiary level, a move that can only be achieved by stopping tuition and other fee increases and at the same time, allocating greater state funding for public education institutions, including all state universities and colleges.”
Youth groups protest against Election Day glitches
Youth groups protest against Election Day glitches
“We need to ready ourselves for an intensified fight for our democratic rights.”
Record increase in overseas absentee voting noted
Record increase in overseas absentee voting noted
“This year's increase in overseas voting - a whopping 285-percent increase -- "is testament to how Filipinos, wherever they are in the world, thirst for genuine change."
VCM troubles top poll complaints
VCM troubles top poll complaints
“Qualitatively, there has been no change from last two automated elections -- the problems were still led by machine troubles, and most other reported problems stemmed from it.”
Search of Novotel yields 2 foreigner Smartmatic technicians
Search of Novotel yields 2 foreigner Smartmatic technicians
Early this morning, at around 9:30 a.m., the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting received a call from a hotel staff, informing them that VCMs were brought there.
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