Worldwide Christian Group Alarmed by Continuing Rights Violations in Philippines
WCC Alarmed by Rights Violations
Worldwide Christian Group Alarmed by Continuing Rights Violations in Philippines
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Students Stand Firm, Insist SUC Budget Cuts Are Real
Students Stand Firm, Insist SUC Budget Cuts Are Real
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
With or without the removal of the congressional insertions, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano said, the budget for SUCs would remain lower than last year's. He said these congressional insertions were mainly allotted for scholarships and capital outlay while it is the SUCs MOOE that has suffered greatly from the budget cut.
Widows of Other Victims in Kananga ‘Murders’ Call for Justice
Widows of Other Victims in Kananga ‘Murders’ Call for Justice
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Nov. 15 began like any other day for the families of Julio Borromeo and Sofronio Cortez. Borromeo was even excited because his work with Leonardo Co would be his highest paying job so far. But by the afternoon of that day, the lives of their families changed forever.
Morong 43 Start Hunger Strike
Morong 43 Start Hunger Strike
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Every day in jail is an injustice to us,” the health workers said. “Our action today and in the succeeding days is a call to President Aquino to simply order the withdrawal of the case against us forthwith so that we may be immediately and unconditionally released.”
Doctors, Lawyers Criticize Aquino for Refusing to Order the Release of Morong 43
Doctors, Lawyers Criticize Aquino for Refusing to Order the Release of Morong 43
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“It is unbelievable that Aquino cannot do anything [on the case of the Morong 43],” Jose V. Cabrera, member of the board of governors of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), said.
Cases of EJKs, Other Rights Violations Under Aquino Piling Up
Cases of EJKs, Other Rights Violations Under Aquino Piling Up
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“This early, Aquino’s daang matuwid has become a U.S. inspired path that is increasingly being marked by the blood of the victims of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, torture, forced displacement and other violations of human rights.” -- Karapatan
Public-Private Sector Workers Demand Wage Hikes, End to Wage-Slashing Contractualization
Public-Private Sector Workers Demand Wage Hikes, End to Wage-Slashing Contractualization
By MARYA SALAMAT
Private and public sector workers from different labor groups held caravans and picket rallies to push for workers' rights to living wages and job security.
Filipino Journalists Face Another Form of Impunity: Violation of Labor Rights
Filipino Journalists Face Another Form of Impunity: Violation of Labor Rights
By RONALYN V. OLEA
In a speech at the seventh Congress of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), labor lawyer Nitz Mahinay said there is impunity not only in the killing of journalists but also in the violation of their rights to self-organization and job security.
Environmental Groups Intensify Opposition to Planned Expansion of Coal-Fired Power Plants
Environmental Groups Intensify Opposition to Planned Expansion of Coal-Fired Power Plants
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
A typical coal power plant generates an average of 10,000 tons of sulfur dioxide... 500 tons of small airborne particles...720 tons of carbon monoxide... 225 pounds of arsenic... and 114 pounds of lead, four pounds of cadmium, other toxic heavy metals, and trace amounts of uranium which are all poisonous and carcinogenic.
Plan to Cancel Franchises Disadvantageous to Small Companies – Alliance of Bus Operators
Plan to Cancel Franchises Disadvantageous to Small Companies – Alliance of Bus Operators
By MARYA SALAMAT
Bus operators asked why the government cannot rid the roads of "colorum" buses, why it allowed the number of vehicles to bloat beyond the roads' capacity, why it targets public utility buses instead of the more numerous private vehicles.
Justice Secretary, Journalists Agree that Ampatuan Massacre Trial Crucial in Addressing Impunity
Justice Secretary, Journalists Agree that Ampatuan Massacre Trial Crucial in Addressing Impunity
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“The case of the Ampatuan massacre is not just a matter of prosecuting individuals. It also requires the neutralization of the whole machinery of violence and brutality that is fueled by power, political influence and wealth.” Justice Secretary Leila de Lima
From Two Who Suffered, a Call to Repatriate Other Distressed OFWs Before Christmas
From Two Who Suffered, a Call to Repatriate Other Distressed OFWs Before Christmas
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Migrante International says if President Aquino will remain silent about the abuse of OFWs, “it means that he is siding with abusive employers and other institutions who are gaining benefits from Filipino migrants workers.”
State, Weak Justice System Blamed for Impunity in Killings of Journalists, Activists
State, Weak Justice System Blamed for Impunity in Killings of Journalists, Activists
By BENJIE OLIVEROS
In media forum to mark anniversary of Ampatuan Massacre, journalists, media experts and human-rights advocates define and dissect impunity, "the dark side of accountability," as one of them put it.
PAL Workers Wonder if Aquino Is Really Concerned About Their Plight
PAL Workers Wonder if Aquino Is Really Concerned About Their Plight
By MARYA SALAMAT
‘Tis the Christmas season and anxious workers at Philippine Airlines are wondering if there is cause for hope that Aquino will reverse the airline’s mass layoffs and contractualization scheme, or is the president merely helping Lucio Tan to buy time, until the peak season -- and the optimum time for a workers’ strike -- is over?
Military, Police Raid Office of Progressive Organizations in Camarines Sur, Four Arrested
Military, Police Raid Office of Progressive Organizations in Camarines Sur, Four Arrested
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“With the raid of the office of progressive organizations by combined elements of police and military in Daet, Camarines Sur and the subsequent arrest of four activists, the Morong 43 template is now being replicated.” -- Karapatan
[Audio] Family Undaunted in Search for 58th Ampatuan Victim
[Audio] Family Undaunted in Search for 58th Ampatuan Victim
Family Undaunted in Search for 58th Ampatuan Victim
Bulatlat Live Event: Ampatuan Massacre First Anniversary
Bulatlat Live Event: Ampatuan Massacre First Anniversary
Bulatlat.com covered the events relating to the first anniversary of the Ampatuan Massacre on Nov. 23. Read the updates here. To learn more about the massacre, read our past stories, commentary and view multimedia content.
A Year Later, Aquino and Ampatuan Massacre
Leonard Co: Scientist for the People
Leonard Co: Scientist for the People
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Leonardo Co wrote two very important books: on medicinal plants and the forest trees of Palanan. He could speak fluent Filipino, English, Mandarin, and Latin. He could sing, play classical Chinese music with his harmonica, and make people laugh with his antics. But most of all, he dedicated his life in the service of the people.
Sidebar: Groups Say Impunity in Human Rights Violations Resulted in the Killing of Renowned Botanist
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