Tinang farmers: We are not criminals
"For 27 years, we have been deprived of our right to till the land. Why is it that we are the ones being treated as criminals here?"
Tinang farmers: We are not criminals
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Now free of charges, Sitio San Roque residents still face uncertainties
Now free of charges, Sitio San Roque residents still face uncertainties
Their unlawful arrest brought to mind how while the rest of the world is being plagued by a storm that is the COVID-19, not everyone is able to ride the tides with sturdy boats.
Difficult times ahead for jeepney, tricycle drivers as oil price continue to hike
Difficult times ahead for jeepney, tricycle drivers as oil price continue to hike
"No matter what we do, it seems that it is still not enough."
‘Never in my life have I committed terrorism’ – former peace panel chairperson
‘Never in my life have I committed terrorism’ – former peace panel chairperson
“For the past three decades I have always worked for just peace to reign in the Philippines and for the Filipino people. Members of the government peace negotiating panels and other GRP officials can attest to this."
Arrest of environment activist linked to Ahunan dam project
Arrest of environment activist linked to Ahunan dam project
“There is nothing wrong with airing disapproval and explaining opinions on why the Ahunan Hydropower Project should be shelved. The purpose of such discussions that locals have is to raise awareness and discourse over the matter at hand. Is there something that the proponents are trying to hide that Daisy has probably discovered."
‘Not a single shred of evidence’ | Court junks charges vs church workers in Davao
‘Not a single shred of evidence’ | Court junks charges vs church workers in Davao
“To the court’s mind, no specific intent to debase, degrade or demean the subject children’s intrinsic worth as a human being had been convincingly shown other than the situation in the shelter that is not conducive for living, thereby negating all the accused’s criminal liability under Section 10(a) of RA 7610."
Green groups assail surveillance, red-tagging
Green groups assail surveillance, red-tagging
“We call on the CHR and the various UN human rights and environmental offices we have worked with in the past years to undertake preventive interventions against these human rights abuses and threats.”
‘Planting food and right to assembly guaranteed by law’ – peasant group
‘Planting food and right to assembly guaranteed by law’ – peasant group
“Planting food and supporting farmers are no mischief, and the right to assembly is guaranteed by the highest law in the land.”
Land reform beneficiaries, supporters violently arrested for holding collective farming
Land reform beneficiaries, supporters violently arrested for holding collective farming
“Deprived farmers are faced with violent reprisal when they assert their rightful claim to land. This exposes CARP as instrumental to landlords while the majority of our farmers remain landless, poor, and hungry."
Plea for food not a crime, court rules in favor of QC residents
Plea for food not a crime, court rules in favor of QC residents
“This decision affirms that the government has fundamental shortcomings in meeting the basic needs of citizens amid lockdowns."
Timeline: Search for Justice for Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño
Timeline: Search for Justice for Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño
From #BulatlatArchives, know what happened since the abduction of UP students Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño until the trial of retired Gen. Jovito Palparan Jr.
Proposed tax hike to burden low-income Filipinos
Proposed tax hike to burden low-income Filipinos
A labor group assailed the Department of Finance’s proposed tax reform for the new administration, saying the government apparently does not care on people’s welfare.
Son of late dictator is the Philippines’ president-elect
Son of late dictator is the Philippines’ president-elect
"The Marcos restoration and Duterte extension are now complete. The people have no choice but to resist tyranny."
‘Philippine courts must be ready for climate litigation’ – green groups
‘Philippine courts must be ready for climate litigation’ – green groups
The Philippine courts have some catching up to do.
How did re-electionist party-lists vote on important bills?
How did re-electionist party-lists vote on important bills?
While a 2013 Supreme Court decision ruled that the party-list system is no longer exclusive to marginalized and underrepresented sectors, many party-lists still run under a platform of representing various marginalized sectors.
In 2022 poll, party-lists still ‘backdoor’ for political dynasties
In 2022 poll, party-lists still ‘backdoor’ for political dynasties
Instead of providing genuine representation for marginalized sectors, the party-list system has become a tool for political clans to remain in power.
After 26 years, Marinduque court indicts Marcopper for worst mining disaster
After 26 years, Marinduque court indicts Marcopper for worst mining disaster
“More than two decades in the making, the landmark case is a cautionary tale on how the Mining Act of 1995 and related policies have been lacking teeth and biased toward big businesses and their political sponsors.”
Red-tagged activists: No justice with Remulla as justice secretary
Red-tagged activists: No justice with Remulla as justice secretary
“Given Remulla’s atrocious track record of shameless apologia for red-tagging, human rights violations, and attacks on press freedom, we express grave concern over his impending appointment as DOJ secretary, especially when his appointment also means that he will get to sit as a member the Anti-Terrorism Council.”
Groups assail red-tagging vs. journ prof, election watchdog
Groups assail red-tagging vs. journ prof, election watchdog
"As a state-run news agency, PNA should observe the ethical standards of journalism, as government resources should be utilized for the public good."
‘Elections in PH not free and fair’ – int’l observers mission
‘Elections in PH not free and fair’ – int’l observers mission
The group released its interim report on May 19 noting that this year’s elections were “marred by a higher level of failure of the electronic voting system than ever before, along with rampant vote-buying, disturbing levels of state and military orchestrated red-tagging of candidates and parties including numerous incidents of deadly violence.”
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