‘Envi defenders subjected to intensified attacks in Marcos Jr.’s first weeks in office’
Environmental defenders are under attack.
‘Envi defenders subjected to intensified attacks in Marcos Jr.’s first weeks in office’
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Residents of a flood-prone community seek aid, long-term solutions
Residents of a flood-prone community seek aid, long-term solutions
Quezon City is among the world’s largest cities that will be exposed to severe flooding and drought. But families residing in urban poor communities like Tatalon are not getting sufficient help.
Bulatlat asks court to reconsider denial of TRO vs NTC block order
Bulatlat asks court to reconsider denial of TRO vs NTC block order
In the motion, Bulatlat argued that the memorandum filed by the NTC “is a content-based prior restraint on protected expression, which is unconstitutional” and Bulatlat “suffered from grave injustice or irreparable injury” from the implementation of the website blocking.
Teachers reiterate demands for reopening of schools
Teachers reiterate demands for reopening of schools
“We want to hear and see how President Marcos Jr. will address [the] classroom and teacher shortages."
Marcos Jr. urged to recognize inflation, present structural economic solutions
Marcos Jr. urged to recognize inflation, present structural economic solutions
"It's not just because of the Duterte administration, it's because of decades of accumulating policies which started during the Marcos dictatorship."
Alliance formed to counter historical distortion
Alliance formed to counter historical distortion
The wrongs of history have to be told and re-told, so we rid our future of costly mistakes. This is why I see this movement as very timely, very important and very necessary. The movement will be a collective process and effort to perpetuate eyewitness testimonies of a horrific past."
Progressives assail decision to deny to SONA rally as ‘violation of law and rights’
Progressives assail decision to deny to SONA rally as ‘violation of law and rights’
“With its scare-tactics, the PNP is only succeeding in showing the world that it is a notorious human rights violator. It affirms why the US Congress voted to deny aid for the PNP because of its terrible human rights record. Let the world see the brutality and intolerance of the PNP under a second Marcos regime."
A second conviction for The Butcher? | Bulacan court asked to convict Palparan over Manalo brothers abduction
A second conviction for The Butcher? | Bulacan court asked to convict Palparan over Manalo brothers abduction
With the memorandum submitted last week before the Bulacan court, the case is now deemed up for resolution.
‘Student denied of enrollment is a volunteer teacher who taught Makati’s poor’
‘Student denied of enrollment is a volunteer teacher who taught Makati’s poor’
The student activist who was denied of enrollment after her university accused her of being a recruiter for "terrorist groups" has volunteered to teach Makati City’s urban poor during the pandemic.
Bulatlat reiterates call to nullify NTC order, refutes NTC, NSC claims
Bulatlat reiterates call to nullify NTC order, refutes NTC, NSC claims
“The ATC is neither an indispensable nor a necessary party in this case as it does not have any involvement in the issuance of the assailed Memorandum,” said Bulatlat, pointing out that parties of interest are already impleaded as defendants in the case.
Makabayan lawmakers file house reso to investigate blocking of Bulatlat, 26 websites
Makabayan lawmakers file house reso to investigate blocking of Bulatlat, 26 websites
The blocking of the websites occurred in the context of incessant red-tagging.
Lumad volunteer teacher arrested in Tandag City
Lumad volunteer teacher arrested in Tandag City
“Even after his administration has ended, Duterte's terror persists and has been passed down to the current, including, among other things, extensive trumped up charges, unlawful detentions, and other human rights violations."
People’s organizations push for urgent demands
People’s organizations push for urgent demands
Progressives reiterated their demands and challenges to Ferdinand Marcos Jr. yesterday, July 16, in a gathering dubbed as the "People's Summit: Tunay na Pagkakaisa para sa Tunay na Pagbabago."
Lawmaker pushes for tax exemptions, breaks for ordinary folk
Lawmaker pushes for tax exemptions, breaks for ordinary folk
The “Tax Reform Act for the Masses and the Middle Class," seeks to exempt those making P33,333 ($590) monthly or less from paying income tax. It is also looking into providing tax breaks for families of persons with disabilities, those caring for elderly parents or relatives, and those with children.
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Gov’t workers fear massive layoffs over Marcos Jr. ‘rightsizing’ plans
Gov’t workers fear massive layoffs over Marcos Jr. ‘rightsizing’ plans
Government workers are worried over the reported plans of Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s administration to ‘rightsize’ government agencies, saying “ordinary Filipino government workers are the usual victims of this mass layoff.”
After denying TRO, what’s next in the fight to #UnblockBulatlat?
After denying TRO, what’s next in the fight to #UnblockBulatlat?
Minerva Lopez of the NUPL, who is also among the lawyers of Bulatlat, said that despite the denial of the TRO, “the merits of the case are yet to be decided upon by the court.”
Kin of disappeared ask CHR’s help to find their loved ones
Kin of disappeared ask CHR’s help to find their loved ones
“This is déjà vu: Marcos in power, ordinary citizens as desaparecidos. Lest we forget, the massive human rights violations 50 years ago did not end well with the Marcoses."
Farmers present 12 ‘doable’ agri program for Marcos Jr.’s first 100 days
Farmers present 12 ‘doable’ agri program for Marcos Jr.’s first 100 days
“Marcos Jr. 's disbelief at the rising inflation rate shows his nonchalant attitude and extreme disconnect with the hardship experienced by Filipinos. His life of opulence is far from what ordinary hand-to-mouth Filipinos go through."
Prospects for peace seem dim under Marcos Jr. administration
Prospects for peace seem dim under Marcos Jr. administration
It has been more than a week since Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son, and namesake of the late dictator, was inaugurated. But prospects for peace remain uncertain with the newly-installed administration neither having a peace adviser nor a clear stance on how it will proceed with the peace process.
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