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.
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Multi-awarded, progressive playwright, director Bonifacio Ilagan is this year’s Gawad Plaridel
“For his 43 years of steadfast and outstanding recognitions, Ilagan has practiced critical, socially responsible, and morally upright service.”
‘Stupid’ ruling vs victims part of the Marcos compromise deal?
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.
Youth activists of martial law years share tales of courage
‘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. Coming from a province, he said: “When people in our place leaned that…
Actress Jodi Sta. Maria joins Migrante in demanding justice for OFW killed in Mongolia
Actress Jodi Sta. Maria joins Migrante in demanding justice for OFW killed in Mongolia (Photo courtesy of Migrante International / Bulatlat.com)
Groups say CHR insiders, lawyers likely involved in Marcos compensation scam
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“The accountability of the CHR and Attys. Swift and Domingo cannot be ignored.” – Bayan Muna Representative Teddy Casiño
Kin, writers and artists launch campaign for release of detained poet Ericson Acosta
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.”
‘Deadline: The Reign of Impunity’ to Stir Up Audience on Media Killings
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 killed under the Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo administration. Four…
‘Sigwa’: Reliving the First Quarter Storm of 1970
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 historic series of protest actions in ’70s and relive the untold struggles, intrigues,…
‘Dukot’ Now Being Shown Commercially
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.
'Dukot' premiere set in UP
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.