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Raymund Villanueva | Nov 2, 2013
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A rag child’s flickering dream
A rag child’s flickering dream
The real disaster in our country is neither the flood-inducing typhoons that sink our cities under murky waters nor the earthquakes that crumble our homes. In the end, the real disaster here is the poverty that ruins lives.
From danger zones to a death zone
From danger zones to a death zone
They were removed from “danger zones” in the city to a relocation site where they face not only the lack in social services and livelihood opportunities but also floods, landslides, and potentially, an earthquake because the relocation site sits near a fault line.
Why urban poor resist relocation
Why urban poor resist relocation
“The houses look good. But we do not have livelihood there. We have electricity and water but we do not have money to pay our bills.” – Purita Dayao
Part Two: From danger zones to a death zone
Residents resist demolition in Quezon City
Residents resist demolition in Quezon City
“The authorities do not know that recycling plastics is the only livelihood we know. If they will dislocate us from our home and source of livelihood, it will only bring us to a more impoverished living condition,” Shirley Carillo, leader of the local organization Samahan ng Magkakabitbahay sa Waterhole, said.
Probe on Aquino’s P10 billion housing fund urged
Probe on Aquino’s P10 billion housing fund urged
"Where are the funds for the poor?” – Kadamay
The poor suffer most from corruption – urban poor group
The poor suffer most from corruption – urban poor group
“This is the biggest form of theft being committed against us. We are the poor, the most in need, and that money should have been spent on mitigating poverty. But they are blatantly pocketing public funds for their self-serving interests.”
A choice between fighting for their homes or living in neglected relocation sites
A choice between fighting for their homes or living in neglected relocation sites
The relocation site for urban poor families living along Road 10, North Harbor is right in the middle of a rice field. The houses are poorly constructed with no electricity, water supply; and there are no livelihood opportunities.
Dario Creek resident vows to fight for home and livelihood
Dario Creek resident vows to fight for home and livelihood
Nida and Solomon Naños were farmworkers in Bicol who were forced to migrate to the city after falling victims to a defective agrarian reform program. They now live along Dario Creek in Quezon City where they face constant threat of demolition.
Bishops, church people call for moratorium on demolitions
Bishops, church people call for moratorium on demolitions
The “current practice and implementation of demolition of urban poor communities is gravely inhuman, unjust and oppressive in the eyes of God and civil society.” – Church People – Urban Poor Solidarity
Kuliglig drivers, vendors slam Erap for ‘calibrated attacks’ on their livelihood
Kuliglig drivers, vendors slam Erap for ‘calibrated attacks’ on their livelihood
The Alyansa ng Nagkakaisang Pedikab at Kuliglig Drivers and the Anti-Zero Vending Policy Alliance said people who are trying to make a legitimate livelihood are “not trash that needs to be swept away by the local government.”
Montalban relocatees commemorate Habagat flooding
Montalban relocatees commemorate Habagat flooding
A study conducted in 2004 revealed that two resettlement sites (Kasiglahan Village and Sub-Urban Housing Project) are located in an area that is highly vulnerable to floods and earthquakes
Leaders, supporters of North Triangle residents charged with indirect assault
Leaders, supporters of North Triangle residents charged with indirect assault
“This system that uses the police to hurt people to protect the interest of the few should change.” – North Triangle resident
Lawmaker files House resolution declaring a moratorium on demolitions
Lawmaker files House resolution declaring a moratorium on demolitions
“While the government has no concrete plans for informal settlers, no demolition should take place in communities.”
Geologist challenges gov’t claim that informal settlers along waterways are to blame for floods
Geologist challenges gov’t claim that informal settlers along waterways are to blame for floods
“Even if the government manages to make the waterways as wide as one kilometer and as deep as 10 meters, if there is street-level flooding, everything would be useless.” – Geologist Ricarido Saturay
Cupang residents ready to fight for land, rights amid uncertainty of land ownership
Cupang residents ready to fight for land, rights amid uncertainty of land ownership
“I know you know what is happening to us. You might have seen it on television. But it seems that rich people are more important to you. What will happen to us?” – a resident’s message to President Benigno Aquino III
Urban poor residents of North Triangle determined to assert their right
Urban poor residents of North Triangle determined to assert their right
The violent clash between urban poor residents along Agham road in Quezon City and policemen were shown in news reports that evening July 1. But what was not shown was how the clash erupted and what were the reasons for the adamant struggle of the urban poor residents.
Police arrest residents opposed to demolition
Police arrest residents opposed to demolition
Agham Rd residents barricade against impending demolition of their homes
2-year old girl hurt in Valenzuela demolition
2-year old girl hurt in Valenzuela demolition
A member of the demolition team suddenly grabbed Maybellin Fronda, 2 years old, resulting in a spinal injury even if her mother was already about to leave their house to give way to the demolition.
Urban poor oppose relocation of 20,000 families
Urban poor oppose relocation of 20,000 families
"The residents would prefer to live along danger zones than relocating to death zones.” – Kadamay
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