Another activist assaulted in Compostela Valley
Alex Josol is the second victim in two days to be attacked in Pantukan town, and a "Palparan battalion" is suspected to be behind it.
Another activist assaulted in Compostela Valley
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Palparan to be charged for Manalo brothers kidnapping
Palparan to be charged for Manalo brothers kidnapping
“To call it a ‘long overdue decision’ is an understatement. Raymond Manalo has been denied justice many times over, and this Ombudsman decision, while it establishes accountability through prosecution of Palparan et al, is also a testament to the failings of the current justice and social system.”
Clamor for SSS pension hike growing stronger
Clamor for SSS pension hike growing stronger
KMU called on pensioners and all workers and Filipinos to join the January 30 activity at the Quezon City Memorial Circle titled “Sama-Samang Sigaw” (Collective Outcry) which is expected to be the biggest gathering so far of those clamoring for a pension hike.
‘2015 tougher for workers, unionists’ – labor NGO
‘2015 tougher for workers, unionists’ – labor NGO
Violations of workers’ and urban poor people’s civil and political rights intensified in 2015.
Congress passes bill making election service voluntary for teachers
Congress passes bill making election service voluntary for teachers
"We dedicate the passage of this law to the memory of Filomena Tatlonghari, Nellie Banaag, and other teachers who gave their lives while serving in elections.”
Bloody start for 2016 | 4 activists killed in less than a month
Bloody start for 2016 | 4 activists killed in less than a month
Three of the four victims were from Mindanao and were killed in a span of one week.
A year after Mamasapano tragedy, groups want Aquino, US gov’t held accountable
A year after Mamasapano tragedy, groups want Aquino, US gov’t held accountable
“We support the reopening of the reinvestigation of the Mamasapano incident with the objective of uncovering additional evidence on the role of the principal actors in the operation, most importantly Aquino, Purisima and the US government.”
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‘If Aquino and SSS execs were real public servants, pension hike is feasible’
‘If Aquino and SSS execs were real public servants, pension hike is feasible’
“The accumulating funds and properties of the Social Security System all came from working people in the private sector. The govt has no contribution in it.”
Miriam Santiago, groups bewail SC decision upholding basing agreement
Miriam Santiago, groups bewail SC decision upholding basing agreement
"Let us assert our sovereignty and call for the total abrogation of this agreement.”
Veloso family relives ‘bittersweet’ reunion with Mary Jane
Veloso family relives ‘bittersweet’ reunion with Mary Jane
“It was just like before, when we were brought there for her execution…We were in tears.”
Youth solon seeks probe on Ched’s P1 B unspent scholarship funds
Youth solon seeks probe on Ched’s P1 B unspent scholarship funds
“Where did these funds go? Why are these funds unliquidated? Clearly, there is something fishy going on.”
#WalangPuso | Aquino’s veto of pension hike draws flak
#WalangPuso | Aquino’s veto of pension hike draws flak
"With billions in investment reserve funds, increasing income from investments, and growing contributions from a widening member base, SSS is definitely poised to extend its fund life. There is no way that the state pension fund will go bankrupt just because of the pension hike."
After SC nod to Edca, youth group asks Senate: Junk VFA, MDT
After SC nod to Edca, youth group asks Senate: Junk VFA, MDT
“We dare the Senate to outdo itself and act to defend our sovereignty.”
Mary Jane tells sons to prioritize school
Mary Jane tells sons to prioritize school
Mary Jane Veloso spent time with her family who visited her in jail abroad.
2015: Victories and challenges, inspiration and optimism
2015: Victories and challenges, inspiration and optimism
The year that was, 2015, was replete with historic moments full of victories and challenges for the environmental movement. It holds lessons and inspirations that can serve as a compass through the trials that must be hurdled in 2016.
‘Traitorous’ | Groups condemn SC ruling allowing more US troops, bases
‘Traitorous’ | Groups condemn SC ruling allowing more US troops, bases
“In declaring Edca constitutional, the Supreme Court kowtowed to strong pressure for more massive, more permanent US presence in the Asia Pacific.”
China Savings Bank takes over Planters Bank, starts layoffs, union busting
China Savings Bank takes over Planters Bank, starts layoffs, union busting
“It is apparent that Chinabank and Planters Development Bank intend to ease out regular employees as certain bank functions in Chinabank Savings are already outsourced or being handled by contractual employees."
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