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Rice farmers cushion losses with resilient farmer-bred variety
The PBB 401 rice variety stands out because it has repeatedly shown its resilience to floods, including those induced by extreme weather events.
Quezon City court acquits human rights defenders of perjury charges
“Truth and justice prevailed today against liars and butcher such as former National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon and National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict.”
Court to decide on the perjury case against human rights defenders
A local court in Quezon City is set to decide on the perjury case filed against 10 human rights defenders on Monday, Jan. 9.
#NoGoldenEra | In 2023, public health still not a priority
“It is ironic because they said they will make health care a priority and that this is the leading agenda of this administration. But until now, there is still no portfolio, no health secretary. That remains a big vacuum.”
Artists condemn death threats against activist-writer Boni Ilagan
The artist said that while he received his share of messages that cursed and threatened him in the past because of his activism, Monday’s incident was the first time that he received a call that said much more.
#NoGoldenEra | Marcos Jr.’s economic plan to amass wealth for a few
One of the legacies of the Marcos Sr. dictatorship is how it blatantly used the state and bureaucracy to plunder the economy and enrich itself and its favored elite, including foreign interests. Marcos. Jr., with his economic blueprint, is setting the stage to do the same.
#NoGoldenEra | Rights victims meet hurdles in Ombudsman Office
In the Philippines, victims of rights violations face dead ends as they turn to the Office of the Ombudsman for justice and redress.
#NoGoldenEra | Food is now a luxury for low-income families
Poor Filipino families cannot afford to eat three meals a day.
#NoGoldenEra | Workers suffer as pay remains insufficient amid incessant price hikes
This year, workers intensified their calls for a wage hike and the lowering of prices, saying that the pay should be able to cover the needs of a family of five.
#NoGoldenEra | In 2022, attacks, censorship loomed over PH media
“Silencing valid voices through harassment and intimidation or through arbitrary website blocking weakens discourse and democracy and puts free speech at risk.”