Ending contractualization is a campaign promise of President Duterte.
What gov’t workers want from the next Philippine president
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How a women’s rights advocate-lawmaker walked the talk of defending women, children
“This is what our current situation calls for: that women should stand up and fight, not only for their rights but for the liberation of the nation where they belong.”
A doctor and environmentalist rises to fight for equitable health system
Jean Lindo, a doctor specializing in anesthesiology and community medicine, has dedicated the past four decades of her life to her advocacies on women’s rights and access to health care.
Lucia Francisco, a hardworking woman community organizer
Lucia Francisco is no stranger to hard work and perseverance. This she hopes to bring to the halls of the House of Representatives.
On World Press Freedom Day, independent journos weather storm of attacks
Filipino journalists commemorated World Press Freedom Day with a warning against the increasing attacks against the Philippine independent media and concerns on the upcoming elections.
What Filipino nurses want from next PH president
“It pains me to see (tarpaulins) of politicians and partylists claiming to represent our voices, even using images of nurses to boost their campaign. But the truth is, most of them were nowhere to be found when we were fighting for our rights and welfare,” Filipino nurse Pauline Budy said.
Senatorial bets on wage hike, ‘endo’ and job creation
Of the select senatorial candidates, five progressives and labor leaders have expressed support for a national minimum wage.
Makabayan endorses 10 more senators
A coalition of progressive partylists has expressed their support to 10 more senatorial candidates two weeks before the May 9 election.
Presidential candidates’ stand on resuming peace talks, addressing roots of armed conflict
Xandra Bisenio, daughter of detained peace consultant Rey Casambre, said the next president should address the root causes of the armed conflict.
Question Everything | From Million People March to Pink Rallies
The strength of Pink Rallies relies on the practical wisdom of its participants who maximize various internet platforms to build anticipation, exhibit the broad character of the event, and sustain the message of the political action for several days.
Bulatlat Special Coverage: People’s Agenda 2022
As Filipinos return to the polling precinct next month, Bulatlat, the Philippines’ longest-running online alternative news and authority in human rights reporting, has revisited the stand of those running for president and vice president on issues confronting the marginalized and the oppressed. This is part of Bulatlat’s commitment to truth-telling, defending press freedom, and resisting…