Plantation workers in Mindanao poisoned, impoverished
An estimated 25 million agricultural workers suffer one incident of pesticide poisoning every year.
Plantation workers in Mindanao poisoned, impoverished
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#Manilakbayan2015 | They come from different tribes, places but unite in one struggle
#Manilakbayan2015 | They come from different tribes, places but unite in one struggle
Indigenous peoples such as Manobo, Matigsalug and Mandaya, in their traditional attire, march playing the buntong and kudlong.
#Manilakbayan2015 | ‘Aquino accountable for Lumád killings’
#Manilakbayan2015 | ‘Aquino accountable for Lumád killings’
“We are here to bring the bad news of the attacks on the people of Mindanao. But we also bring the good news, that we are not afraid, that we know why this is happening, and that our actions are just.”
Metro Manilans support #Manilakbayan2015
Metro Manilans support #Manilakbayan2015
“We are Filipinos, too. We should fight for each other’s rights.”
‘Bakwet’ | Defending the land by leaving
‘Bakwet’ | Defending the land by leaving
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“This is not just seeking sanctuary, but also our protest, to demand respect for us indigenous people, not just in Mindanao, but the whole country.”
Peasant groups dare presidentiables to address land problem
Peasant groups dare presidentiables to address land problem
“We hope that candidates who promise reforms in the country would hear and realize the aspiration of Filipino farmers, which should have been realized long ago.”
Manilakbayan ng Mindanao | Bringing the people’s struggle to the ‘center’
Manilakbayan ng Mindanao | Bringing the people’s struggle to the ‘center’
A month-long campaign unites people from Mindanao with those in the Visayas and Luzon, to get the attention of the “center” – Metro Manila – the source of power, policies and indifference.
Lower Income Taxes Now
Lower Income Taxes Now
“With the current income tax brackets and tax rates, the Philippines effectively imposes the highest personal income tax in the entire Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region.” – Rep. Neri Colmenares
Alcadev: the school that feeds minds and communities
Alcadev: the school that feeds minds and communities
“The efforts of the school to help us improve our lives have long been vilified. The government said our teachers taught us how to handle guns and rifles. That is a lie.”
Groups protest deportation order for US serviceman accused in Laude slay
Groups protest deportation order for US serviceman accused in Laude slay
“Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton should be jailed in the Philippines.”
Patriotic group to assert people’s interest in protests vs Apec
Patriotic group to assert people’s interest in protests vs Apec
“What will they talk about? It’s none other than business, business within Apec and how the superpowers will divide our world.”
NDFP consultants convicted of ‘trumped-up’ charges
NDFP consultants convicted of ‘trumped-up’ charges
The decision was based solely on the testimony of Bayani Domingo, who claimed to be a former member of the New People’s Army before he surrendered to the military in 2006.
Remembering Fr. Pops
Remembering Fr. Pops
“Four years later, all the supposed task forces and committees formed by the Aquino regime to look into the case were proven inutile.”
Retrenchment came as a surprise – PBCom employees
Retrenchment came as a surprise – PBCom employees
All these would cut down on the bank’s labor costs, at the expense of its long-standing employees.
Ph one of world’s biggest rice importers, as food producers go hungry
Ph one of world’s biggest rice importers, as food producers go hungry
“It is ironic that the rural people who are the primary food producers are the ones who are experiencing lack of food and drastic hunger.”
World Rural Women’s Day | Peasant women decry landlessness, hunger, poverty
World Rural Women’s Day | Peasant women decry landlessness, hunger, poverty
The destitute condition of peasant women in different countries shows the effects of global massive land grabbing and resource plunder.
Port workers slam Japanese firm for stalling talks
Port workers slam Japanese firm for stalling talks
“SUMIFRU’s actions are downright disrespectful of the union.”
Over aerial spray ban | ‘Dead’ case revived against top toxicologist
Over aerial spray ban | ‘Dead’ case revived against top toxicologist
“By resurrecting a ‘dead’ case against Dr. Quijano, the banana industry appears hell-bent on making sure that no one gets in the way of their hazardous practices.”
Climate change activist hounded by suspected state agents
Climate change activist hounded by suspected state agents
“This latest attack against an environmental defender is clearly part of the war of plunder under the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Oplan Bayanihan, targeting critics and opponents of destructive large-scale mining and other forms development aggression .”
Dumagats, advocates urge public to be mindful of protecting Sierra Madre
Dumagats, advocates urge public to be mindful of protecting Sierra Madre
The aggravating plunder and destruction of the mountains are fanning the flames of people's protest.
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