Aquino urged to free women political prisoners
“These women who exercise their right to take part on political affairs are jailed because they are unjustly seen as threats to the BS Aquino government.”
Aquino urged to free women political prisoners
POSTS FOR "Top Stories"
ADVERTISEMENT
Another freshie commits suicide
Another freshie commits suicide
“The Aquino government’s irresponsibility in providing free and quality education to all pushes Filipino students and youth to abandon their dreams, even to the point of taking their own lives.”
Mining Act | ’20 years of plunder, destruction and pollution must end’
Mining Act | ’20 years of plunder, destruction and pollution must end’
Calling President Aquino the “Plunderer-President,” protesters said the Mining Act and the government’s continued liberalization of mining adds more reason for his ouster.
Alliance urges vigilance with emergency powers
Alliance urges vigilance with emergency powers
"If, like in 2013, plants were shut down deliberately and power companies colluded among themselves to jack up the cost of power, the consumers have to guard against that." -- (People Opposed to unwarranted Power Rate)
Rev. Phumzile Mabizela: woman, church leader, HIV positive
Rev. Phumzile Mabizela: woman, church leader, HIV positive
“I strongly believe we will get a cure. Maybe not today, maybe in five or 10 years time.”
Women leaders call for Aquino’s resignation, push for People’s Transition Council
Women leaders call for Aquino’s resignation, push for People’s Transition Council
“We call on not only to women – mothers, daughters, and sisters – but to everyone to take a stand against the administration that perpetuates violence and corruption.”
Youths, various groups call for Aquino’s resignation
Youths, various groups call for Aquino’s resignation
“Today, we march out of our classrooms to protest against a shameful presidency.”
Youth solon wants Congress review of departing US Special Forces troops
Youth solon wants Congress review of departing US Special Forces troops
“A review of the JSOTF-P operations in the Philippines will reveal the extent of US military intervention in the Philippines.”
BPO employees stage candle lighting for job security, benefits amid takeover of company
BPO employees stage candle lighting for job security, benefits amid takeover of company
“WCSI management remained deaf and blind to the fear of many employees because of so many information being withheld by the company.”
Contractualization in public sector, rampant and anti-worker – workers union
Contractualization in public sector, rampant and anti-worker – workers union
“Back in 2010, there were at least 1.4 million workers, where 22 percent of the total government workers who are either contractuals or job orders, but are no longer any data available on contractualization as the Civil Service Commission has ceased requiring government offices to submit copies of contracts.”
Where were you during the Edsa People Power in 1986?
Where were you during the Edsa People Power in 1986?
A quick survey of 29 protesters at the 29th year commemoration of Edsa 1 shows how people have changed, but the government and the socio-political system still needs a-changing.
29th year of Edsa 1 | Anti-riot police block protesters
29th year of Edsa 1 | Anti-riot police block protesters
"Edsa (anniversary) is for the ordinary people who fought the dictatorship and continue to fight today,” - Renato Reyes, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan
Public school teachers hold second sit-down strike
Public school teachers hold second sit-down strike
"We open 2015 with a nationally-coordinated sit-down strike today and this struggle for salary increase for teachers and employees will culminate in a nationwide mass leave in June.”
3 oil price hikes in 3 weeks, all unjustified – transport groups
3 oil price hikes in 3 weeks, all unjustified – transport groups
'The hikes sprang from the oil companies’ “imagination and greed,” which the Oil Deregulation Law gives them license to use.'
‘Foul play’ suspected in OFW’s death in Saudi
‘Foul play’ suspected in OFW’s death in Saudi
“They are obviously hiding something. The family has strong reason to believe that Masubay did not commit suicide.”
Witness on Palparan: ‘ I hate him, he tortured me’
Witness on Palparan: ‘ I hate him, he tortured me’
“He threatened me, that is also a form of torture.”
‘Dead end for Aquino’s righteous path’
‘Dead end for Aquino’s righteous path’
“The BS Aquino regime has a highway of crimes that could no longer be ignored.”
BE A BULATLAT PATRON
A community of readers and supporters that help us sustain our operations through microdonations for as low as $1.