Under Aquino, no conviction on extrajudicial killings
“All attempts at seeking justice are frustrated in every way. Aquino has deepened the roots of impunity.”
Under Aquino, no conviction on extrajudicial killings
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Bai Aida Seisa | Fighting for the yutang kabilin all her life
Bai Aida Seisa | Fighting for the yutang kabilin all her life
She has fought for land and her life, and has survived.
Lumad wants to be home by Christmas
Lumad wants to be home by Christmas
“The continuing attacks against Lumad communities and schools, including the recent evacuation in Compostela, show both the hypocrisy and desperation of the US-Aquino regime, especially with Oplan Bayanihan’s failure.”
K to 12 | The rise of low-fee, private schools for profit
K to 12 | The rise of low-fee, private schools for profit
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“To generate profits, Apec and other similar chains, employ fewer and unqualified teachers and provide facilities which do not comply to standards. What’s quite regrettable in this regard, and almost scandalous, is that the government has waived regulations that exist in the provision of education, to satisfy the business interests of Pearson and Ayala.”
Under Aquino, political dissent is a crime
Under Aquino, political dissent is a crime
According to human rights group Karapatan, 85 percent of political prisoners were slapped with criminal charges, a clear violation of the Hernandez political doctrine, a Supreme Court jurisprudence that prohibits the criminalization of political dissent.
Military operations trigger evacuation anew in Compostela Valley
Military operations trigger evacuation anew in Compostela Valley
“Aquino has never acted on our plight, worse, he himself mandates all of these attacks against the Lumad and our community. Our people, our community, our schools are the military’s target.”
‘Jail Pemberton, free political prisoners,’ rights groups say
‘Jail Pemberton, free political prisoners,’ rights groups say
“Six years into his term, Aquino has only galvanized the fact that those who expose state excesses and injustices are bound to suffer behind bars or face possible death sentence in the hands of his fascist forces.”
Strike 2 for the Visiting Forces Agreement
Strike 2 for the Visiting Forces Agreement
This is the second time that a US soldier is able to elude justice for committing a heinous crime against Filipino citizens here in our very own country.
Probe reported dumped rice, relief goods in Leyte – Haiyan survivors
Probe reported dumped rice, relief goods in Leyte – Haiyan survivors
“This is a scandalous squandering of an important commodity and need at a time when the region has been officially proclaimed by the national government as the poorest in the country.”
Pemberton guilty of homicide, to remain in Jusmag facility for 5 days
Pemberton guilty of homicide, to remain in Jusmag facility for 5 days
“There remains the possibility that the VFA may again snag another convicted criminal from being penalized under the full extent of Philippine laws.”
Kabataan partylist welcomes high court TRO vs ‘No-Bio, No Boto’
Kabataan partylist welcomes high court TRO vs ‘No-Bio, No Boto’
“While it is good that the SC [Supreme Court] has addressed this grave and urgent concern speedily, the youth will remain vigilant and on guard until ‘No Bio, No Boto’ is declared unconstitutional with finality.”
On Andres Bonifacio’s 152nd birthday | ‘Revolution is not just a memory’
On Andres Bonifacio’s 152nd birthday | ‘Revolution is not just a memory’
“For the poor, revolution will never be over. As long as we remain hungry, revolution will go on.”
Pentagon Steel closes shop
Pentagon Steel closes shop
Workers got wind of the plan of Pentagon Steel to reopen in the same location but under a different name and set of workers.
‘COP21 will predictably fail’
‘COP21 will predictably fail’
“In the pursuit of superprofits, the monopoly capitalists ruthlessly plunder forests, minerals, energy reserves, freshwater supplies, agricultural lands and marine areas.”
A world to win: people’s actions on climate change
A world to win: people’s actions on climate change
The flourishing of the different forms of national democratic struggle in the concrete realities of Philippine society proves that the program for system change is the most effective foundation of addressing the climate crisis and the rest of the most pressing challenges of our time.
#LabananAngAbuso | ‘One woman or child is raped every 53 minutes’
#LabananAngAbuso | ‘One woman or child is raped every 53 minutes’
“Impunity exists because social structures that should ensure the protection of women and children from violence do more harm by being indifferent and even anti-women.”
Teachers protest SSL 2015 | ‘Aquino, top officials get millions while we get pennies’
Teachers protest SSL 2015 | ‘Aquino, top officials get millions while we get pennies’
"It is clear that when it comes to basic pay, government employees in the lowest up to the middle-level positions are disadvantaged while those occupying higher positions are greatly favored under the proposed SSL 2015 of President Aquino."
Lumad leaders, schools file charges vs Education Sec Luistro
Lumad leaders, schools file charges vs Education Sec Luistro
“We have already lost a teacher and many Lumad leaders; we will not wait until we lose another one.”
Kin of Ampatuan Massacre victims to Aquino: Where is your promise?
Kin of Ampatuan Massacre victims to Aquino: Where is your promise?
“Aquino told us during his campaign for presidency that he would resolve the case before he gets down. Now, he is ignoring us.”
Under Aquino, media killings, other attacks unabated
Under Aquino, media killings, other attacks unabated
In the 2014 Impunity Index of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the Philippines was ranked third next to Iraq and Somalia.
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