Government employees hold ‘lugawan’ for imprisoned colleagues
“Every single day of their detention is an injustice.” – Courage, federation of government employees’ unions
Government employees hold ‘lugawan’ for imprisoned colleagues
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Petitioners counter pressures to reverse court ruling vs BT eggplant
Petitioners counter pressures to reverse court ruling vs BT eggplant
“The court is convinced that the field testing of BT Talong is not a purely scientific activity which belongs within the province of scientists alone… those who are affected by the field testing must be consulted and must be engaged in the process of this kind of risky activity.”– Zelda Soriano, counsel for the petitioners
Stop Philex operations, green groups ask
Stop Philex operations, green groups ask
“Now, with the excuse that it has not completed its dam rehabilitation, Philex once again wants to extend its operations. The real reason behind this is to rake in billions of pesos from their operation while subjecting our people to possibly another flooding and disaster.” – Kalikasan PNE
End torture, groups tell Aquino
End torture, groups tell Aquino
“Aquino cannot dismiss torture victims as isolated cases, and not a government policy, because torture is resorted to all over the country as a component of its Oplan Bayanihan.” – Karapatan
Support for anti-mining barricade in N. Vizcaya swells as court issues TRO
Support for anti-mining barricade in N. Vizcaya swells as court issues TRO
“The solid support showed by the church people, farmers and professionals shows the anti-mining sentiments of the people of Nueva Vizcaya.”
Health groups to seek legal remedy vs ‘modernization’ of Orthopedic Hospital
Health groups to seek legal remedy vs ‘modernization’ of Orthopedic Hospital
As the awarding of the modernization project of the Philippine Orthopedic Center to a private firm is fast approaching, health workers, patients, the urban poor, and church people are exploring different options to stop its implementation.
Groups reject promises of ‘better services’ as justification for MRT, LRT fare hike
Groups reject promises of ‘better services’ as justification for MRT, LRT fare hike
“The Aquino government has kept on trying to implement this fare hike but has failed to actually implement one. It knows how badly this will affect the public and how this will make the public really angry at the government.”
Another witness tags soldiers in abduction of UP students
Another witness tags soldiers in abduction of UP students
“Seven years quickly passed by but the progress of our case has been painstakingly slow.” – Mrs. Concepcion Empeño, mother of Karen
Pentagon Steel workers fight for their right to their jobs
Pentagon Steel workers fight for their right to their jobs
The picketing workers asked: why did the labor department issue an injunction order against their supposed strike, when the company has locked them out in the first place? The workers said they are not on strike but in protest of their illegal lockout. Read also:Pentagon steel workers decry 'treachery' of PTGWO leaders ;
KMU slams arrest of labor leader in Pentagon skirmish
2-year old girl hurt in Valenzuela demolition
2-year old girl hurt in Valenzuela demolition
A member of the demolition team suddenly grabbed Maybellin Fronda, 2 years old, resulting in a spinal injury even if her mother was already about to leave their house to give way to the demolition.
Martial law victims demand formation of Claims Board
Martial law victims demand formation of Claims Board
President Aquino signed Republic Act No. 10368 on February 25 during the 27th anniversary of EDSA I uprising that toppled Marcos. But up to now, the Aquino government has not taken the first crucial step: forming the Claims Board.
Military ‘persistent violator of child’s rights’– child rights group
Military ‘persistent violator of child’s rights’– child rights group
“They [children] are harassed, threatened, forced as guides, displaced, maimed, raped or killed and later on branded as child soldiers as an excuse of the AFP for the violations they have done.
People’s barricade to defy Royalco mining’s TRO, government soldiers
People’s barricade to defy Royalco mining’s TRO, government soldiers
Joint forces of the Philippine Army and the PNP have reportedly tried to dismantle the barricade in serving the TRO against the local leaders, but they have been foiled by “the strong and organized resistance of the people.”
Philippine Elections: Wealth remains dominant; dynasties rule ok
Philippine Elections: Wealth remains dominant; dynasties rule ok
No one in the country can expect much difference in the next election. It should be more “exciting” as there will be more at stake, and the battle will be “winner take all”, but for the mass of people, even an economic trickle will not appear despite the likelihood of continued “growth” from which the ruling class and its political agents will continue to benefit, reaping the rewards of aggressive worker/peasant repression and unbelievable exploitation.
Ombudsman asked to probe Comelec’s Brillantes, et al, for their impeachment
Ombudsman asked to probe Comelec’s Brillantes, et al, for their impeachment
Aside from the Office of the Ombudsman, the complainants are also set to prod Congress to conduct an inquiry into the recent elections.
Luisita farmers ask Supreme Court to order the immediate audit of HLI
Luisita farmers ask Supreme Court to order the immediate audit of HLI
The Department of Agrarian Reform is seemingly caught between doing what the Supreme Court directed them to do and the dictates of the Cojuangco family.
Progressive groups call looming water rate hike a robbery
Progressive groups call looming water rate hike a robbery
This year, private water concessionaires are up for ‘rate rebasing,’ meaning they would substantially increase water rates to pass on the costs of their planned projects, some of which would not be implemented but will be charged to consumers anyway. This is aside from the usual rate increases.
Read also: Metro Manila experience: Poor water service, unjustified rate hike petition
Workers blame Aquino’s policies for rise in unemployment
Workers blame Aquino’s policies for rise in unemployment
“Aquino is so desperate in selling his illusion of economic growth that he even resorts to absurd excuses just to cover up the worsening hunger and poverty that he has brought upon us workers and the Filipino people.” – KMU
Progressive transport groups slam ‘collusion’ between Big Three oil companies and President Aquino
Progressive transport groups slam ‘collusion’ between Big Three oil companies and President Aquino
“It’s as if the oil companies just took a break (from hiking prices) in the run-up to the elections to give the Malacañang candidates a chance to prettify themselves, especially since Noynoy was personally campaigning for the administration slate.” – Piston
Repatriated OFWs demand immediate, free, mass repatriation for stranded Filipinos in Saudi
Repatriated OFWs demand immediate, free, mass repatriation for stranded Filipinos in Saudi
With the rate the Philippine government is going about the repatriation of stranded OFWs in Saudi Arabia, only a handful would be able to leave before the July 3 deadline set by the Saudi government.
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