Prison officials accountable for P7 million missing fund
The Bureau of Corrections should investigate its erring personnel, file the necessary charges and demand that she return what she embezzled instead of squeezing the PDLs dry.
Mar
2025
10
On Women’s Day, Nexperia workers prove the power of strike
“It was nerve-wracking, especially since it was our first time and it was inside the company. But once we were there, we had no choice but to be brave. We had to stand firm—no one would give up,” a Nexperia woman worker said.
Mar
2025
10
Economic, structural violence against women highlighted in International Working Women’s Day commemoration
“The Filipino people are suffering while the cronies and allies of Marcoses enrich themselves.”
Mar
2025
8
Suspected state agents harass human rights mission in Oriental Mindoro
Based on a series of videos posted by Karapatan Southern Tagalog, alleged military intelligence agents interrogated the caretaker of the lodging occupied by the team on February 26. There were also reports of unidentified men on a motorcycle following the humanitarian team as they entered and left Pola. Meanwhile, in Bulalacao, suspected intelligence agents were seen taking pictures of the team without their consent. When confronted, they quickly fled.
Mar
2025
8
Fact-finding mission links military offensives in Oriental Mindoro to mining, other big projects
“In its name alone, we know the reason for the intensified militarization there. ‘Mina de oro,’ we know that it is derived from the characteristics of the island: a large reserve of minerals in the country,” said Cristina Palabay, secretary general of Karapatan. The province is known for mineral resources such as gold, iron, copper, nickel, chromite, and marble.
Mar
2025
8
Free press not a threat, media groups remind Bicol official
Media groups in Albay province reminded a Bicol-based government official on the role of private media outlets and the free press not being a threat in dealing with public scrutiny.
Mar
2025
8
Gov’t urged to probe airstrikes’ impact on hinterlands, environment after Bukidnon crash
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Mar
2025
7
Envi group supports moratorium on Palawan mining
Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment said that the moratorium is not only a victory for the people of Palawan but for all Filipino communities resisting destructive mining.
Mar
2025
7
Nexperia management blocks striking workers’ access to food
Food blockade has been observed as a recurring action imposed by the management and private security in response to the workers’ right to strike.
Mar
2025
6
Nexperia workers go on strike to demand reinstatement of officers, resumption of CBA negotiations
“We are staging this strike so that our legitimate demands will be met. We are only looking for fair wages and benefits. Instead, [Nexperia] management has given us notices of termination.”
Mar
2025
6
Bayan Muna slams NTF-ELCAC’s red-tagging spree
"This systematic red-tagging campaign using government resources is not only a blatant violation of election laws but also puts the lives of our candidates and supporters in danger.”
Mar
2025
6
2 years later, Mindoro fishers push anew for oil spill compensation
“Two years is already long overdue. We call on the IOPC, RDC Reield Marine Services, Inc., San Miguel Corporation and its subsidiary, to give the affected fisherfolk the compensation that they deserve."
Mar
2025
5
Mother’s love transcends repressive prison walls
For Grace Albasin, visiting her daughter Myles is a bout between pain and love. “I leave the detention center, and my heart hurts. Yet, I know that being with her is the greatest love I can give.”
Mar
2025
4
Bayan Muna says NLEX toll hike ‘anti-poor’
“This is not just about convenience for private vehicle owners. This is a direct blow to the livelihood of ordinary citizens who will suffer from rising prices of goods.”
Mar
2025
4
Explainer: Overseas voter election mode process
Voting overseas involves a multi-step process for registered voters to cast their votes online, in person, or by mail for the elections. Bulatlat has compiled the process for all voter election modes for the midterm election.
Mar
2025
4
Youth party-list urges investigation on red-tagging case
According to KPL’s statement, four unidentified self-proclaimed Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) personnels barged into the boarding house. The non-uniformed personnels inquired about Franco's whereabouts and claimed that the student-activist is an NPA recruiter.
