“The people demand a genuine FOI law, and those who wish to thwart this are on the defensive in light of the corruption, anomalies, human rights abuses and injustices previously covered up due to information restrictions.”
Day: November 27, 2014
Manilakbayan | Peasant woman hopes to see 2 sons alive
Julia Poloyapoy’s three sons were last seen with soldiers during military operations in Agusan del Sur. One turned up dead, while two have been missing for almost month.
Public school teachers call for ouster of Muntinlupa city superintendent
MANILA – Hundreds of fuming public school teachers stormed the office of Muntinlupa City Schools Division Superintendent Priscilla de Sagun calling for her removal from office, Tuesday, Nov. 25. They said De Sagun has no heart and has neglected the welfare of public school teachers. Warren Tabulina, president of the Muntinlupa Federation of Public Elementary…
Anti-pork groups ask Senate to rid 2015 budget of pork
“Since last year when the Napoles pork barrel scam was exposed, our people have consistently and repeatedly shown, through protest actions, opinion surveys, social media and the ongoing people’s initiative process, their vehement opposition to any and all forms of pork barrel, whether congressional or presidential.”
Manilakbayan | Lumad want big mining companies out of Mindanao
“The people of Mindanao are raging and our resistance grows stronger every day. Leave now, or face the people’s resistance.” – Panalipdan Mindanao secretary general Dulphing Ogan