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“Instead of adding more years, the government should have fixed the subjects to have a better quality of education. Since this will result in additional financial burden to parents, drop-out students will eventually increase.”
“China's expansionist policy based on its nine-dash line theory is without legal, historical and moral basis.”
“Why is she the one who will be made to suffer while those who orchestrated the trafficking and fooled her into unknowingly transporting the illegal drugs are still out there continuing their criminal activities?”
“The death penalty is widely considered to be a disproportionate penalty for drug-related offences.”
“We are already earning little and working more than 12-hour shifts. Now under the piece rate system, we earn even less.”
“We Filipinos are the losers in this shadow war currently being waged in the West Philippine Sea.”
Migrante International says the lack of legal assistance by government deprives OFWs due process and lands them straight to jail, in some cases, in death row.
Less than one in every ten wage and salary workers in the Philippines belong to a union. And of these few unionists, even fewer, only 12 percent, have collective bargaining agreements, which give them slightly better wages and work condition than those prescribed by law.
“If the Aquino administration has the political will, peace talks with the NDFP could move forward.”
“The story of the Veloso family is truly heartbreaking. But what is more saddening is that we know that there are more like them.”
“It’s clear that the Americans had ‘unli’ participation in the Mamasapano operation and this was approved by President Aquino.” – GWP Rep. Luz Ilagan
“What is most worrisome is the PCOS machines are vulnerable to tampering by an insider.”
The children of Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipina in death row in Indonesia, hope that she will be saved from execution.
"This is a simple asking for answers to a list of questions." - Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares
The family of Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipina in death row in Indonesia, appeals for help from President Aquino.
“Mary Jane Veloso is not only a victim of drug trafficking syndicates but also of government neglect.”
Bishop Felixberto Calang called on priests to incarnate “a simple life offered to the people” and the faithful to strive in the fullness of Christ.
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