Rice donations pour in for protesting farmers in Kidapawan
"This goes to show how the people can do even more than this regime."
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"This goes to show how the people can do even more than this regime."
“Hunger. This is what we have been experiencing. I hope our government officials would stop lying.”
“Risa Hontiveros was not even able to address a number of PhilHealth controversies, such as the protested case rates, glaring hospital and clinic reimbursements, increase in out-of-pocket health expenditure and millions worth of bonuses and perks given to PhilHealth executives.”
“The brazen human rights violation and martial law in North Cotabato is madness in the highest order.”
“Aquino’s unparalleled incompetence and gross negligence in addressing the prolonged drought is among the main culprit in the bloody carnage of farmers in Kidapawan.”
“The point of a new CBA is to improve the wages and benefits of employees but it seems the management does not want anything better for us. If the employees are treated well, they would be more productive and the company will also benefit.”
“To be Gabriela Women’s Party-list second nominee is to be the voice of the people in Congress.”
“The situation is the same after all these years. For the Moro people, it’s a cycle of escaping from conflict.”
Gregorio "Ka Roger" Rosal described the ‘democracy’ prevailing in the country as ‘disgrasya’ and not ‘demokrasya’. (an unfortunate circumstance and not a democracy)
“They brought her to a situation in which she almost died.”
Bulatlat is reposting stories about Communist Party of the Philippines spokespersson Gregorio "Ka Roger" Rosal as supporters give him their highest tribute in time for the New People's Army's 48th Anniversary today.
It is certain that 'Salupongan' has summed up the reasons for growing protests against the reactionary state: military presence in schools; 'development' by and for the wealthy ruling class; unabated impunity; and continuing negligence in terms of providing adequate health care, quality education, and other social services to the underprivileged.
“Many of us will go hungry if the solar project continues. The development they claim is not for the farmers but for the businessmen.”
UMA challenged all presidential candidates, especially Aquino’s anointed, Mar Roxas, to speak out against these atrocities.
“Up until the last moments of his term, Aquino continues to allow the wanton surrender of our sovereignty and territorial integrity to a foreign oppressor.”
“The government should not wait for another workplace tragedy to happen before it acts on workplace safety issues.”
“There was a part when the children went down from the stage and gave us their medals, as they were singing. I could not help but cry, I think all of us parents did.”
For every victim of injustice, a rights defender rises.
“The defense of human rights is a task of every person.”
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