BARMM polls plagued by militarization, fraud, violence
A highly militarized environment may create a “climate of fear” that could result in voter disenfranchisement.
Feb
2023
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Bad boy and his problematic battle vs stereotype
We do want change in our movie culture by fighting the stereotypes and finding relevant stories. But this change needs more input not from politicians, but rather from filmmakers, the academe that can provide deeper understanding of cultures, the sectors who have been victims of stereotype, and the audience itself.
Feb
2023
25
Mother and child
Woman and child of the Lao Lhum tribe of Luang Prabang province, Lao People's Democratic Republic. The Lao Lhum indigenous people in Zhang Village practice sustainable farming without the use of chemicals in a protected upland area
Feb
2023
25
News in Pictures | Progressives commemorate People Power 1
Various sectoral and progressive groups stage a protest action at the People Power Monument in Quezon City in commemoration of the 37th EDSA people’s uprising.
Feb
2023
25
Vantage Point | The revolution that wasn’t
Throughout its six years in office, the Duterte administration paid scant attention, if at all, to the anniversaries of the 1986 “People Power” or EDSA I “Revolution.”
Feb
2023
25
At Ground level | US gained by saving the Marcoses in 1986
The irony cannot be ignored. Today’s 37th observance of the Filipino people’s historic peaceful uprising – which led to the ouster of the 14-year US-backed dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. – happens with his namesake-son sitting as president in Malacañang.
Feb
2023
25
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Feb
2023
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Tinang farmers call on agrarian reform secretary to install them in disputed land
“Why is MARO hiding the fact that Tinang’s ARBs are CLOA holders?”
Feb
2023
22
Rights groups urge BIR to issue a demand letter to Marcos Jr.
“When will President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his family pay for their estate tax dues?”
Feb
2023
21
Cebu workers decry labor right rights violations
Among the cases the workers brought to the attention of the labor department is the harassment against Jaime Paglinawan, and several other workers rights advocates, whose photos appeared in a Facebook post, with a note that read, “they are the root cause of violence in our society.”
Feb
2023
20
Rights group raise alarm possible promotion of police officer behind Tumandok massacre
A human rights group assailed the possible promotion of a ranking police officer that spearheaded an operation that led to the killing of nine indigenous peoples in Panay back in 2020.
Feb
2023
20
Farmers walk against Kaliwa Dam
Over 300 farmers and indigenous people from General Nakar in Quezon province are marching towards Malacañang as they continue to oppose the government plans to build the controversial Kaliwa Dam.
Feb
2023
17
CA affirms dismissal of trumped-up case vs. journalist, trade unionist
In a decision dated Jan. 27, CA Associate Justice Lorenzo R. Dela Rosa said that the “granting of the quashal of the search warrants is only proper and just.”
Feb
2023
16
Rights group urges authorities to ensure rights of captured NPA fighter
A human rights group said the military should provide the needed medical services, be afforded visitation rights from his family and chosen lawyer, and be protected from torture and harassment.
Feb
2023
16
Former energy official urges gov’t takeover of Malampaya project
Udenna Corporation and Prime Infra earn an estimated P50 million each day. This can be used to promote and uphold the people’s welfare, said a former energy official.
Feb
2023
16
#LualhatiLives: Artist groups pay tribute to Lualhati Bautista’s contributions
Various groups have paid tribute to the late novelist and critic Lualhati Bautista who passed away last Sunday, Feb. 12.
