By MARYA SALAMAT
“We do not need the government to once again sell out our sovereignty.” – Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño
Reveal details of VFA review, negotiations with US – progressive groups
Tags: Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan
Increase in FDIs do not mean economic growth
NEWS RELEASE 16 August 2011 Gabriela Women’s Party Representative Luz Ilagan dismissed today attempts by Charter Change proponents to paint a rosy post Cha-cha scenario. “Let us not be fooled by Cha-cha’s promise of investments. Our experience shows that foreign direct investments have not resulted to employment, poverty alleviation and economic growth.” The Gabriela soon…
HK group demands Labatt’s recall in protest over scolding of OFW Tenorio
Press Release 03 November 2010 “More than 100,000 already viewed the YouTube clip and indignation was the overwhelming response of most viewers. In one afternoon alone, we gathered more than 4,000 signatures. The OFWs and the people have spoken and this is what we wish to deliver: Recall Salud Now!” This was declared today by…
CUTS IN DFA BUDGET SHOULD NOT LEAD TO CUTS IN OFW SERVICES- GABRIELA
NEWS RELEASE 8 September 2010 Gabriela Women’s Partylist Representative Luz Ilagan raised much concern over the increasing number of distressed Overseas Filipino Workers and the obvious lack of efficient mechanism to address their needs amid cuts on the Department of Foreign Affairs’ budget. “How exactly is the Department of Foreign Affairs going to cope with…
In the Passage of Magna Carta of Women into Law, Rep. Liza Maza Lauds Filipino Women
“After all the attempts to block the passage of the Magna Carta of Women, the Filipino women have finally emerged victorious. This is a by-product of women’s continuous struggle for equality and serves as a gateway in support of women’s legitimate concerns.” This is the statement of Representative Liza Maza of Gabriela Women’s Party as…
Workers Mark Labor Day with Calls for Jobs, Wage Hikes
Members of workers’ groups and other cause-oriented organizations came in their thousands, from all over Metro Manila and adjacent provinces, to mark Labor Day by denouncing the US for causing the country’s current economic troubles and demanding for job security and temporary relief. They also reiterated their demand for a legislated wage hike, which was first put forward in 1999.