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Dee Ayroso | Nov 17, 2014
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‘The forest lives on’ : Slain botanist’s legacy blooms amid 4 years of injustice
‘The forest lives on’ : Slain botanist’s legacy blooms amid 4 years of injustice
“Leonard Co believed that if only we can see the wealth of the Philippines, the plants, we would love our country even more.”
10th year of Hacienda Luisita massacre | ‘Noynoy had the case killed’
10th year of Hacienda Luisita massacre | ‘Noynoy had the case killed’
A 2005 report on the findings of the National Bureau of Investigation read: 'We find that the protesters were more credible than the government personnel,' and it recommended the filing of homicide charges against nine policemen.
‘America’s Long War’| Why the US can’t be a friend without military intervention
‘America’s Long War’| Why the US can’t be a friend without military intervention
“Peace and justice for Jennifer and the Filipino nation cannot be realized under a framework of unequal power relations between the United States and the Philippines.”
Public school teachers stage sit-down strike, warn of more protests
Public school teachers stage sit-down strike, warn of more protests
“Do not push us to the wall because we have no other option but to fight back.”
QC prosecutor nabbed for extortion case on ‘Morong 43’ doc
QC prosecutor nabbed for extortion case on ‘Morong 43’ doc
"This goes to show that we do not buy our way and neither can we be bought."
‘Woman of faith’
‘Woman of faith’
“She lived out her Christian faith, showing preference for the poor.”
5th year of Ampatuan massacre | Aquino held accountable for impunity
5th year of Ampatuan massacre | Aquino held accountable for impunity
“Aquino is wrong in saying that the killings are not work-related. These journalists were killed for their work, not because of a love triangle or any other reason.” – Luis Teodoro
Recca, the coffee lover and ‘artistahin’
Recca, the coffee lover and ‘artistahin’
“Do not worry. The masses love us very much. They need us here.”
PH health workers join global protest on lack of awareness vs Ebola
PH health workers join global protest on lack of awareness vs Ebola
In spite of government press releases, health workers are worried that four months after Ebola was declared a global threat, the government has yet to prepare hospital and community health workers.
Teachers set sit-down strike for higher pay on Nov. 14
Teachers set sit-down strike for higher pay on Nov. 14
“This is a strike for justice to all teachers and employees. This is a strike against a deaf, blind and insensitive government.”
‘Let children be’ | Manobo kids call to end militarization of tribal school
‘Let children be’ | Manobo kids call to end militarization of tribal school
In Southern Mindanao region alone, the Children's Rehabilitation Center documented at least 41 instances of attacks on both DepEd schools and Lumad community learning centers since 2011.
One year after Haiyan, government recovery efforts ‘slow, pathetic’
One year after Haiyan, government recovery efforts ‘slow, pathetic’
“One year after, thousands of our kababayans in Yolanda-hit areas find it difficult to recover from the tragedy, receiving little or no aid from government. They remain insecure in their temporary shelter and have no means for sustainable livelihood.”
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#RememberHaiyan | Yolanda survivors brand the Aquino government as ‘Waray Pulos’
#RememberHaiyan | Yolanda survivors brand the Aquino government as ‘Waray Pulos’
“Seeing and living with Yolanda survivors first-hand tells us two things: one is that the Yolanda survivors have been doing their best to live and survive and face the aftermath of Yolanda. Two, is that the Aquino government and the ruling local elite are themselves like storm surges that devastate the people more by their neglect and shameless profiteering.” National Union of Students in the Philippines
#RememberHaiyan | Yolanda survivors, victims twice over
#RememberHaiyan | Yolanda survivors, victims twice over
"This government is a disaster. We are rising from the ground to take charge and end this disaster."
Residents spur resistance to road dike, reclamation plans
Residents spur resistance to road dike, reclamation plans
Fisherfolk and urban poor residents lambasted the Aquino administration for turning a blind eye on their rights and demands as it pushes for the grand sell out of Laguna Lake.
Fluvial protest, student walk-out in 1st day of ‘Global Surge’ in Tacloban
Fluvial protest, student walk-out in 1st day of ‘Global Surge’ in Tacloban
People Surge, along with other survivors groups and people’s mutual aid movements under the newly-formed Daluyong National Network of Disaster Survivors, are calling for the ouster of President Benigno Aquino III for his continuing “disastrous criminal negligence,” a full year after Yolanda.
‘Fighting climate change means changing the system’
‘Fighting climate change means changing the system’
Instead of taking action to bring down their GHG emissions, these developed countries are even “blurring the line” between themselves and the developing countries, by putting the weight of responsibility equally to all.
Yolanda survivors on Aquino’s negligence: ‘We won’t forget nor forgive’
Yolanda survivors on Aquino’s negligence: ‘We won’t forget nor forgive’
People Surge enumerated “six persisting injustices” being committed by the Aquino government on Typhoon Yolanda survivors.
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