Neri Colmenares, the ‘warrior’ the country needs
“Any undertaking inside the congress will never succeed, if you cannot link it to the Filipino masses outside.”
Neri Colmenares, the ‘warrior’ the country needs
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Child, three others killed in run-up to elections
Child, three others killed in run-up to elections
"The Aquino government is now drawing to a close, yet there is no let up still in the brutalities against the people and progressive members of our society."
Left appointees to head DAR, DSWD, bare priorities
Left appointees to head DAR, DSWD, bare priorities
Incoming Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano and incoming Social Welfare and Development Secretary Judy Taguiwalo vowed to continue serving the people. Mariano said he would strengthen the possession of farmer-beneficiaries to the lands while Taguiwalo said she would ensure that the services and programs of government actually reach the people.
Sarah Elago | ‘The youth must be leaders of today’
Sarah Elago | ‘The youth must be leaders of today’
Education is a basic right, but why is there a huge number of out-of-school youth? Why is the drop-out rate high?
PBCom employees ask billionaire Lucio Co for wage hike
PBCom employees ask billionaire Lucio Co for wage hike
“This is our continued protest against the near moratorium increases that Management is offering its employees for the next two years’ CBA.”
Youth groups urge Duterte to junk Edca
Youth groups urge Duterte to junk Edca
“President Duterte, you have been a staunch advocate of freedom from foreign intervention. You have been a vocal critic of US meddling in our affairs. We ask you to stand by your statements. Edca is the ultimate agreement that gives them political power inside our country thus, it must be scrapped at all cost.”
On Health Workers’ Day, protesters demand wage increase, end to contractualization, privatization
On Health Workers’ Day, protesters demand wage increase, end to contractualization, privatization
“This is a reflection of government neglect and abandonment. One of the solutions is for the state to provide adequate budget to basic and essential health services.”
Indigenous group denounces ISO award to ‘worst’ mining companies
Indigenous group denounces ISO award to ‘worst’ mining companies
CPA sees these awards as deceptive and a cover up for the worst environmental track record of LCMC and Benguet Corporation.
Employees, patients protest eviction of Fabella Hospital
Employees, patients protest eviction of Fabella Hospital
Health workers and patients of the century-old maternity hospital fear that its transfer is prelude to its privatization.
‘Frustrated’ torture victim asks Duterte, court to hasten trial of Palparan
‘Frustrated’ torture victim asks Duterte, court to hasten trial of Palparan
“I am saddened that the arraignment did not push through. Still, I am resolved to fight until Palparan’s conviction. I hope Duterte will be true to his word – criminals must be sent to jail.”
More protests set as Fabella Hospital closure nears
More protests set as Fabella Hospital closure nears
“Clients and health workers are uniting to call on the DOH to desist from putting into danger the situation of our mothers, because this move will surely increase maternal death rates in the Philippines.”
Labor Day protests highlight calls for wage hike, end to EnDO, US imperialism
Labor Day protests highlight calls for wage hike, end to EnDO, US imperialism
“Workers’ basic needs are being neglected; workers’ basic rights are being violated; and workers’ dignity is being attacked.”
K to 12, as told by mothers
K to 12, as told by mothers
“It is an additional two years of working to get my child to graduate. Instead of allowing them to go to college early, they added junior and senior high.”
All systems go for May 1 Labor Day protests
All systems go for May 1 Labor Day protests
“Workers will push for their demands for the junking of contractualization and the implementation of a National Minimum Wage in the amount of P750, amidst their worsening hunger and poverty.”
‘Army official’s physical therapy not an alibi’ – lawyer of 2 disappeared UP studes
‘Army official’s physical therapy not an alibi’ – lawyer of 2 disappeared UP studes
“Even during the time he claimed to have been going through physical therapies, he remained as the commanding officer of the 24th Infantry Battalion. The places where the two students were brought were under his jurisdiction. Anotado was in active military service and such testimony will bear no weight to the case compared to Raymond’s testimony.”
Groups condemn dismissal of RMN Davao union officers
Groups condemn dismissal of RMN Davao union officers
“It is also dismaying how the NLRC has robbed the RMN Davao workers of their most potent weapon and constitutionally guaranteed right in their search for humane and just employment..."
Emil Bermas, brave fighter and loving father
Emil Bermas, brave fighter and loving father
“You are a hero in my heart, in your children’s hearts, and to the rest of the Filipino people."
Labor Day protests highlight calls for wage hike, end to EnDO, US imperialism
Labor Day protests highlight calls for wage hike, end to EnDO, US imperialism
“Workers’ basic needs are being neglected; workers’ basic rights are being violated; and workers’ dignity is being attacked.”
Election watchdog to voters: ‘Prepare to counter massive fraud on May 9’
Election watchdog to voters: ‘Prepare to counter massive fraud on May 9’
“We expect the fraud that will happen, because Comelec allows it and made it even easier to do.”
Artists vow to continue solidarity with drought-stricken farmers
Artists vow to continue solidarity with drought-stricken farmers
The Artists for Kidapawan said that in the first 100 days, the next president should stop Lumad killings, bring justice to the victims of the Kidapawan carnage and provide meaningful support for farmers affected by El Nino.
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