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Filipinos join 1 billion rising around the world to end violence against women
Filipinos join 1 billion rising around the world to end violence against women
By RONALYN V. OLEA
More than 5,000 trooped to Tomas Morato in Quezon City to “dance, strike and rise” not only against physical forms of abuse such as battering and rape but also against “state-instigated violence” and the “rape of the country’s sovereignty and patrimony.”
UP community outraged over destruction of Tubbataha reef
UP community outraged over destruction of Tubbataha reef
By JHESSET THRINA ENANO
“The Visiting Forces Agreement led to this situation in the first place. Without the VFA, we call it ‘invasion.’” – Dr. Giovanni Tapang, Samahan ng Nagtataguyod ng Agham at Teknolohiya Para sa Sambayanan
Get real & concrete, candidates told at start of economic briefing, campaign season
Get real & concrete, candidates told at start of economic briefing, campaign season
By MARYA SALAMAT
“Aquino’s rhetoric of change and growth cannot hide the reality of worsening conditions, joblessness, poverty and hunger for the majority of our people.” – Kilusang Mayo Uno
Aquino govt engages locals in war to allow destructive mining in their ancestral domain
Aquino govt engages locals in war to allow destructive mining in their ancestral domain
By MARYA SALAMAT
Opposition to the Tampakan mining project of SMI-Xstrata has claimed the lives of four people. And yet, the Aquino government continues to side with the mining giant as it attempts to override the ban issued by the local government.
Read also: Malacañang warned against approving mining application of giant SMI-Xstrata
Stand against violence against women on February 14
Stand against violence against women on February 14
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“It will be a huge street party and we will have lots of fun,” Monique Wilson, Philippine coordinator of the global campaign, said while pointing out that they will also have serious political demands like an end to Oplan Bayanihan and the labor export policy.
Broad alliance urges Manila Mayor Lim: Restore, not reclaim, Manila Bay
Broad alliance urges Manila Mayor Lim: Restore, not reclaim, Manila Bay
By MARYA SALAMAT
“Further reclamation of Manila Bay will greatly endanger the fragile marine ecosystem which contributes to food production and mitigates the disastrous effects of calamities and floods in nearby areas.” – People’s Network for the Integrity of Coastal Habitats and Ecosystems
Read also: Fishers, experts call for 10-year moratorium on reclamation
Another tribe leader opposed to mining killed
Another tribe leader opposed to mining killed
By RONALYN V. OLEA
"The killing of Kitari will fuel the hatred and the determination of the Blaan to defend themselves and their territories.” – Kalipunan ng mga Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas
CLOA distribution in Bondoc Peninsula dubbed as PR stunt
CLOA distribution in Bondoc Peninsula dubbed as PR stunt
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“The certificate of land ownership award (CLOA) is a mere scrap of paper. It only means that from now on, the so-called farmer beneficiaries will have to pay the government for 30 years without assurance that they will own the land.” – Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas
MNLF, ASG clashes show deep-seated, unresolved conflict in Mindanao
MNLF, ASG clashes show deep-seated, unresolved conflict in Mindanao
By MARYA SALAMAT
The Armed Forces of the Philippines said they would not get involved, except to evacuate civilians likely to be affected. But in Manila, a lawyer who said that he is a spokesperson of the MNLF Emmanuel Fontanilla has charged that the ASG is likely getting arms and ammunitions from the AFP.
Groups belie claims that the Philippines is the ‘rising tiger’ of Asia
Groups belie claims that the Philippines is the ‘rising tiger’ of Asia
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“Only through taking steps in building the domestic economy and ensuring social welfare intervention can joblessness and forced migration be truly addressed. Without these, the Philippine economy cannot be a rising tiger, only a mythical beast feasting on the desperation of our Filipino labor force.” – Migrante
Release sick, elderly political prisoners, Aquino urged
Release sick, elderly political prisoners, Aquino urged
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“We welcome the release of Acosta, finally, after two years of detention. What remains true is that no person should be held in detention, charged with trumped-up cases, and stripped of his rights because of his political beliefs. We demand the release of all sick and elderly political prisoners.” – Selda
The military’s top five ways to harass activists
The military’s top five ways to harass activists
By JULIUS D. MARIVELES
“It seems that they [the military] do not know the difference between a placard, a microphone and an M-16 rifle.” – Christian Tuayon, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan-Negros
Petitioners welcome extension of TRO on Cybercrime law, call for vigilance
Petitioners welcome extension of TRO on Cybercrime law, call for vigilance
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“There is a need to remain firm, steadfast, and even-tempered in our victory today in order to guard against any further breaches and violations of the people's right to freedom of speech and expression.” – National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers
‘Impact of damage to Tubbataha by US Navy ship more than what is being reported’ – patriotic groups
‘Impact of damage to Tubbataha by US Navy ship more than what is being reported’ – patriotic groups
By MARYA SALAMAT
Progressive groups agreed to file a petition before the Supreme Court “to compel the Aquino government to seek claims, to exhaust all means to investigate what happened, and to defend Philippine sovereignty.”
Read also: Another US Navy submarine arrives amid unsolved Tubbataha grounding
Return coco levy to rightful owners, groups demand
Return coco levy to rightful owners, groups demand
By RONALYN V. OLEA
The KMP and CLAIM support the proposal for the creation of a Small Coconut Farmers’ Council (SCFC) to directly manage and administer the recovered coco levy and the creation of a Coconut Farmers’ Fund to comprise the total amount of the coco levy fund.
Groups say GDP growth over-hyped, shallow
Groups say GDP growth over-hyped, shallow
By MARYA SALAMAT
Rather than being hyped up about the so-called growth and glossing over damning economic trends, the Aquino government is urged to look into indicators that are relevant to the people, such as adequate incomes, stable jobs and sufficient social services.
Groups thumb down exceptions in Freedom of Information bill
Groups thumb down exceptions in Freedom of Information bill
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“A watered-down FOI bill will just reinforce what is already a pattern of information denial by the government which is fearful of genuinely engaging its citizens on policies it knows are anti-people and anti-developmental.” – Ibon Foundation
‘One billion’ to rise against gender-based violence, poverty
‘One billion’ to rise against gender-based violence, poverty
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Aside from gender-based forms of violence, Gabriela also highlighted economic deprivation and political persecution as forms of violence against women.
Defense counsel claims state witness in Olalia-Alay-ay murder case accepted bribes
Defense counsel claims state witness in Olalia-Alay-ay murder case accepted bribes
By MARYA SALAMAT
In recent hearings, the counsel for accused and former Air Force Col. Eduardo “Red” Kapunan accused the state witness of accepting millions of pesos from Kapunan to recant his confession and pursuing it in exchange for immunity.
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