“Contrary to some belief, PAGASA does not recognize nor use both ‘typhoon signal number 5’ and ‘super typhoon’ categories. But Yolanda [Haiyan] has redefined boundaries.”
Day: November 28, 2014
‘Traitor to the national language’
Protesters call for the resignation of Commission on Higher Education chair Patricia Licuanan as the agency pushes the abolition of Filipino as a college subject.
Makabayan solons urge Congress to probe Clark Green City project
“The project is so extensive but the welfare of the people that would be affected in Capas, Bamban towns and Mabalacat city is not being considered.” – Anakpawis partylist Rep. Fernando Hicap
Malabon residents fear looming demolition, loss of livelihood
“Where do they want us to sleep? Where do they want us to live?”
Student alliance asks Commission on Higher Education to scrap ‘other school fees’
“Most of these fees are questionable, exorbitant, redundant and dubious.” – Rise for Education
Press freedom?
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective Press freedom is said to be a fundamental human right and one of the foundations of democratic societies. In 2006, then UN Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information Shashi Tharoor lamented, “The number of journalists killed in the line of duty has become a barometer for measuring press freedom.” However,…
Manilakbayan | Mindanaoans slam DOJ ‘helplessness’ in dismissing false charges vs activists
There are at least 508 activists and leaders facing 608 trumped-up charges all over Mindanao.