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SC: Military officials liable for abduction of UP students
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“It’s good news but it [the decision] took so long. Unfortunately, the decisions of the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court have not resulted in the surfacing of the disappeared.” – Mrs. Concepcion Empeño, mother of missing UP student Karen Empeño
Shortages in schools worsen with kindergarten program — ACT
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“The DepEd is trying to show that there is reform in the basic education system by implementing universal kindergarten. But the change is not for the better, the change is for the worse.” – France Castro of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers.
Protestant Church sues Arroyo for killings, human rights abuses
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Something is indeed terribly wrong when pastors and church workers are killed, arrested and detained or go missing while they are teaching people to know, defend and fight for their rights,” Rev. Rex Reyes, general secretary of the National Church of Christ in the Philippines (NCCP), said.
‘Why is Aquino government suddenly engaging China over Spratlys?’
By MARYA SALAMAT
“It is as clear as day,” declared Terry Ridon, chairman of League of Filipino Students, “that it is only when US interests are served shall it extend assistance to its semi-colony.”
Pacquiao bats for P125 wage hike for workers
By MARYA SALAMAT
“I was once a laborer, too. I have worked at various jobs just to be able to feed my family. I know how it is to work hard and to subsist on meager wages.” – Rep. Manny Pacquiao
SC fails again to decide on Hacienda Luisita dispute
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“By not issuing any decision today, the Supreme Court prolongs the sufferings of farm workers and provides opportunity for the Cojuangco-Aquinos to maneuver.” – Lito Bais, president of the United Luisita Workers Union (Ulwu) said.
Divorce bill, providing a remedy for women in abusive marriages
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“We cannot deny the reality that there are marriages that turn sour. There are marriages that are abusive, even violent and there are bigamous marriages. We need to address this reality and give couples in these failed marriages the option of divorce.” – GWP Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan
Killings, threats against journalists escalating
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Another journalist was killed, three more received threats for exposing corruption.
Court hears P15M damage suit filed by Morong 43 vs Arroyo, former top military, police officials
By RONALYN V. OLEA
At least five causes of action are being sought by the health workers against the former president and her officials involved in the case.
GPH-NDFP peace talks postponed
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“The NDFP proposal to defer the talks of the Reciprocal Working Committees on Social and Economic Reforms (RWCs SER) and the Working Groups on Political and Constitutional Reforms (WGs PCR) scheduled in Oslo this month is meant to allow the GPH to comply with the Jasig.” – Luis Jalandoni