With livelihoods gone, Yolanda survivors need relief for another 6 months
The Aquino government has announced its plans to taper off relief distribution by January 2014.
With livelihoods gone, Yolanda survivors need relief for another 6 months
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Women’s group fears rise in rape, human trafficking cases in disaster areas
Women’s group fears rise in rape, human trafficking cases in disaster areas
“A humanitarian crisis of this proportion can and will spawn violence. It is high time that the Aquino government gets its act together rather than waste time and effort defending itself from international criticism for its glaringly disorganized and incompetent response to the disaster brought about by super typhoon Yolanda.” – GWP Rep. Luz Ilagan.
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‘Relief operations are no justification for increased presence of US troops’ – progressive groups
‘Relief operations are no justification for increased presence of US troops’ – progressive groups
“While we welcome all aid extended to our brothers and sisters in the Visayas, we don’t see the necessity of deploying missile cruisers and missile destroyers and, amphibious assault vehicles and other warships.” – Cristina Palabay, Karapatan
Missing kin makes it difficult for Typhoon Yolanda survivors to move on
Missing kin makes it difficult for Typhoon Yolanda survivors to move on
Before they could start rebuilding their lives, survivors of Typhoon Yolanda have to account for their missing loved ones first. Sadly, the Aquino government made it clear that searching for survivors beneath the rubble is not its priority.
Victims’ kin to Aquino: ‘What happened to your promise?’
Victims’ kin to Aquino: ‘What happened to your promise?’
“How long will the trial take? 10 years? 20 years? We are getting old.” – Maria Cipriana Gatchalian, 61, widow of journalist Santos P. Gatchalian Jr.
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Tales of hunger, sufferings amid the abundance of donations being received by the government
Tales of hunger, sufferings amid the abundance of donations being received by the government
“It is the children we are worried about. They cannot bear hunger. Adults can manage but not children.”
Election watchdog slams govt’s indifference on need to review automated elections
Election watchdog slams govt’s indifference on need to review automated elections
Unless all the problems of accuracy, transparency and credibility of the voting and counting system are addressed, AES Watch warned that the results of the next automated polls “will remain to be contested and the proclaimed winners will continue to hold office under a shadow of illegitimacy.”
A not so pleasant journey home to typhoon-ravaged areas
A not so pleasant journey home to typhoon-ravaged areas
While Yolanda survivors arrive in droves in Manila and Cebu, there are those who embark on a journey back to typhoon-ravaged areas to know about the fate of their families and kin. Will they find relief or sorrow when they arrive in their hometown?
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Groups laud SC ruling striking down PDAF, call for abolition of ‘presidential pork’
Groups laud SC ruling striking down PDAF, call for abolition of ‘presidential pork’
"It’s a small step forward in our fight against corruption and political patronage. Yet what is notable about the decision is that it would set the precedent for succeeding constitutional challenges regarding discretionary public funds.” – Kabataan Rep. Terry Ridon
On 4th year of Ampatuan massacre, Aquino tagged as ‘Impunity King’
On 4th year of Ampatuan massacre, Aquino tagged as ‘Impunity King’
"The [Ampatuan massacre] case is an encapsulation of 'justice delayed, justice denied.'" – Dean Roland Tolentino, UP College of Mass Communications
Pooled editorial: `Impunity King’ President Aquino perpetuates culture of impunity
Pooled editorial: `Impunity King’ President Aquino perpetuates culture of impunity
There is a simple explanation to call President Aquino the country’s “Impunity King”: He allows the perpetuation of the culture of impunity as he has not done anything to end it
9 years after Luisita massacre, terror continues
9 years after Luisita massacre, terror continues
“It pains us that until now there is no justice for the victims. Until now too, we are still fighting for our right to the land.”
Progressive groups hold solidarity gatherings for typhoon victims, slam slow gov’t response
Progressive groups hold solidarity gatherings for typhoon victims, slam slow gov’t response
“We are disheartened as we see images of our people in Eastern Visayas – thousands of dead bodies, missing loved ones, destroyed homes. We are enraged that days since Yolanda devastated the region, government support is wanting. Where are the billions of pesos in calamity funds? The survivors are resorting to looting in order to survive.” Ferdinand Gaite, Courage
Jail the ‘big fish,’ workers ask court on 27th death anniversary of Olalia-Alay-ay
Jail the ‘big fish,’ workers ask court on 27th death anniversary of Olalia-Alay-ay
"Why put blame only to those whose hands actually pulled the trigger, or stuck the knife in, or gouged the eyes, or stuffed the mouths, and not those whose minds, (who) credible testimonies indubitably point to, had hatched the crime?"
Cojuangco-Aquino guards drive Luisita farmers away
Cojuangco-Aquino guards drive Luisita farmers away
Ironically, after the Department of Agrarian Reform declared that the distribution of the land of Hacienda Luisita has been completed, the Tarlac Development Corporation has been driving out the farmworker-beneficiaries from the land they have been tilling.
Palparan’s men fail to present witnesses in kidnapping case
Palparan’s men fail to present witnesses in kidnapping case
"By June next year, it would be the eighth year since Sherlyn disappeared. I am looking for my daughter. Her life is at stake here. This should be urgent." – Mrs. Erlinda Cadapan
Groups call for mass mobilization of relief support for ‘Yolanda’ survivors
Groups call for mass mobilization of relief support for ‘Yolanda’ survivors
“We should link arms for typhoon survivors. Let us show our solidarity: let us hold big assemblies, light candles, pray and take action. Let us send a powerful message of unity and hope." – Vencer Crisostomo, Anakbayan
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Urgent relief and rehab needed in Yolanda-stricken areas, not militarization
Urgent relief and rehab needed in Yolanda-stricken areas, not militarization
“We’re a country that encounters over 20 typhoons each year yet up until now, the national government has yet to install a clear and rational disaster plan that puts premium on disaster preparedness and disaster risk reduction. Despite the allocation of a P7.5 billion ($174 million) calamity fund for 2013, the absence of proper disaster battle plan that should be created and installed by the national government to mitigate disasters renders the billions of pesos for calamity fund questionable.” – Kabataan Party Rep. Terry Ridon
Aquino urged to rescind QCCBD project
Aquino urged to rescind QCCBD project
“Aquino promised to provide us with decent shelter using billions of pesos from the Informal Settler Fund (ISF), but only provided us with far-flung relocation sites that lack basic social services and employment opportunities." – residents
Fr. Joe Dizon, priest of the people
Fr. Joe Dizon, priest of the people
“He [Fr. Joe Dizon] is an example of a religious who went beyond the traditional functions and performed the role of a patriotic and progressive priest, one who carried out service to the people.”
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