Another Lumad killed in Compostela Valley
This week, two Lumad from Compostela Valley have been gunned down.
Another Lumad killed in Compostela Valley
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National minorities march to Mendiola Oct 13
National minorities march to Mendiola Oct 13
For the first time, the unified ranks of indigenous peoples and Moro bring their calls to the National Capital Region.
2nd year of Laude killing | Groups heighten call to end VFA, Edca
2nd year of Laude killing | Groups heighten call to end VFA, Edca
“There would be no other way to best honor the memory of Jennifer Laude and boost the people’s cry for justice than by putting an end to the special treatment enjoyed by Pemberton and abrogating Edca, VFA.”
GRP, NDFP okay outline of reforms, release of political prisoners
GRP, NDFP okay outline of reforms, release of political prisoners
“The most essential success that has been achieved is the agreement on common outlines social and economic reforms, political and constitutional reforms, and the end of hostilities and disposition of forces.”
Duterte’s #First100Days | Progressives praise, challenge gov’t
Duterte’s #First100Days | Progressives praise, challenge gov’t
“The contradictions will sharpen as pro-US factions of the ruling elite maneuver and resist President Duterte’s assertions of sovereignty. ... The people should remain vigilant and should struggle even harder for fundamental reforms and social change.”
Duterte’s #First100Days | Impunity still reigns
Duterte’s #First100Days | Impunity still reigns
“The struggle for meaningful and thoroughgoing change continues, as we continue to uphold and assert people’s rights.”
GRP-NDFP talks on socioeconomic reforms face delays
GRP-NDFP talks on socioeconomic reforms face delays
“The main purpose of the peace negotiations is to address the roots of the armed conflict which, among others, includes poverty, landlessness, joblessness, hunger, and inequality. Placing the outcome ahead in an outline of an agreement on social and economic reforms is like putting the cart before the horse.”
Duterte’s #First100 days | ‘No change for health sector’
Duterte’s #First100 days | ‘No change for health sector’
“The Philippine government can follow Cuba’s example of resisting privatization and establishing an integrated national health system that is strongly public and shouldered by government through our taxes.”
Duterte’s #First100Days | President urged to revisit agricultural policies of past administration
Duterte’s #First100Days | President urged to revisit agricultural policies of past administration
Farmers, who produce food, could barely put enough food on the table.
‘ECOP’s Dee too greedy, and that’s just one of his problems’ – KMU
‘ECOP’s Dee too greedy, and that’s just one of his problems’ – KMU
“Dee is sticking with their lie that increasing wages would result in job losses while denying the fact that a significant wage hike, through the National Minimum Wage of P750, would only be a 30 percent decrease in their profits as per independent think-tank IBON Foundation’s research. This still leaves them with 70 percent of clean profits to pocket.”
NDFP demands amnesty for political prisoners as 2nd round of talks begins
NDFP demands amnesty for political prisoners as 2nd round of talks begins
“The most effective method of release (of political prisoners) is through an amnesty proclamation as offered by President Duterte himself.”
Duterte’s #First100Days | ‘Reforms have begun for environment’
Duterte’s #First100Days | ‘Reforms have begun for environment’
“The Duterte administration is full of contradictions, but the positive outweighs the negative.”
Groups reiterate call for release of all political prisoners
Groups reiterate call for release of all political prisoners
“The amnesty and release of all political prisoners is an act of righting the violations of the CARHRIHL and the Hernandez political offense doctrine.” – NDFP chief political consultant Jose Maria Sison
World Teachers Day commemorated with calls for salary hikes, peace
World Teachers Day commemorated with calls for salary hikes, peace
“October 5 is supposed to be a celebration for teachers, but we are still overworked and underpaid that is why we are on the streets to remind our government of their obligation to provide a just and humane pay for us and our family.”
Jalandoni resigns, Agcaoili new NDFP chief negotiator
Jalandoni resigns, Agcaoili new NDFP chief negotiator
"While being firm and a good negotiator, your aura has always been appeasing and pleasant, and your generosity and kind heart very present.” -- Royal Norwegian Government Special Envoy to the Philippine Peace Process Elisabeth Slattum to Luis Jalandoni
‘End VFA, Edca’ | Progressives urge Duterte to act on anti-US imperialism tirades
‘End VFA, Edca’ | Progressives urge Duterte to act on anti-US imperialism tirades
“If President Duterte cannot get support from his officials, we assure him that Filipino workers are willing to back his assertion of our sovereignty against US and other foreign intervention once he has turned it into actual, concrete and written policies.”
Duterte’s #First100Days | PH labor groups assail employers’ proposal on job contractualization
Duterte’s #First100Days | PH labor groups assail employers’ proposal on job contractualization
“Clearly, the labor department has not yet taken concrete steps to fulfill the President’s commitment.”
‘Be critical writers, consumers of news,’ student journalists told
‘Be critical writers, consumers of news,’ student journalists told
Outright censorship was replaced by the dominant media’s standards of “newsworthiness.”
Makabayan bloc slams ‘anti-poor’ tax proposals
Makabayan bloc slams ‘anti-poor’ tax proposals
Instead of burdening the people with increased taxes, the Makabayan lawmakers urged the Finance Department to work on its tax collection efficiency and go after the big tax evaders.
Fabella hospital offices to transfer to Quezon City on Oct. 3
Fabella hospital offices to transfer to Quezon City on Oct. 3
"The transfer is a step towards abolishment of free and affordable hospital services.”
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