History can be boring with just a narration of names, dates and linear events that students endure only for added credits. But Ilagan went for history that is catchy and entertaining while insightful as well.
The artist said that while he received his share of messages that cursed and threatened him in the past because of his activism, Monday’s incident was the first time that he received a call that said much more.
"For his 43 years of steadfast and outstanding recognitions, Ilagan has practiced critical, socially responsible, and morally upright service.”
In its July 2017 decision, the appellate court upheld the Makati sala’s ruling saying the Hawaii court’s decision was null and void for lack of jurisdiction and was “constitutionally infirm” as it infringes on Philippine sovereignty.
‘Nothing has changed... The same problems plague our country and it's only getting worse.’ By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – As Bonifacio Ilagan prepared to attend the University of the Philippines (UP) as freshman in 1969, his neighbors warned him....
Actress Jodi Sta. Maria joins Migrante in demanding justice for OFW killed in Mongolia (Photo courtesy of Migrante International / Bulatlat.com)
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“The accountability of the CHR and Attys. Swift and Domingo cannot be ignored.” – Bayan Muna Representative Teddy Casiño
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"His works as a writer, poet, thespian, singer and songwriter have remained relevant especially to the succeeding generations of UP activists in and out of the university. His bias for the poor and oppressed dates back to his campus days."
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – The film Deadline: The Reign of Impunity is brutal as it is truthful and brave. It is the first film to depict media killings in the country. The figures are a cause for alarm: 144 journalists murdered since 1986 with 104...
Dukot (Desaparecidos), a film about the worsening human-rights situation in the Philippines, will have its premiere showing on November 17, 2009, at the UP Film Institute, University of the Philippines-Diliman.
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com Related story: For FQS Veterans, Activism Is in Their Hearts MANILA -- Fresh from their highly acclaimed movie Dukot, multi-awarded director Joel Lamangan and Palanca awardee Bonifacio Ilagan team up again to pay tribute to the...
By RONALYN V. OLEA
The human-right film Dukot (Desaparecidos) is now being shown in major cinemas beginning on Dec. 2, a few days before the International Day of Human Rights on Dec. 10.
By ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO
“UCCP: Sa Hamon ng Panahon,” a documentary-drama produced by Kodao Productions and directed by Bonifacio Ilagan, takes a searing look at the human-rights violations committed against members of the Protestant church.
Dukot's fearlessness emanates from its depiction of the truth about the worsening human-rights situation in the Philippines today. As Bonifacio Ilagan, the scriptwriter, put it: “It minces no words in pointing out the real perpetrators” of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
Two men who lived in different times and who died in the hands of state agents under fascist regimes were remembered and honored Sept. 20 at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani. BY EMILY VITAL Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 33, September 23-29, 2007 Two men who lived in different...
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