Salinlahi @ 32 | Enabling children voice to their concerns
“They say that it takes a village to raise a child; this is true for us. Not just a village, but a movement that raised us.”
Salinlahi @ 32 | Enabling children voice to their concerns
POSTS FOR "Month: June 2018"
Cayetano crying ‘wolf!’ against UN Human Rights Council
Cayetano crying ‘wolf!’ against UN Human Rights Council
It is ironic that the Philippine government still holds the vice presidency of the UN Human Rights Council’s Bureau despite its flagrant disregard of human rights.
‘Duterte, most brutal to children’ – child rights group
‘Duterte, most brutal to children’ – child rights group
Life is more difficult for children these days, especially for those who belong to poor families.
Jollibee refuses to regularize workers, lays off 400
Jollibee refuses to regularize workers, lays off 400
"I never expected it to happen to me, I told myself, since I received many awards honoring my loyalty and service.”
NDFP could no longer negotiate with Duterte regime—Sison
NDFP could no longer negotiate with Duterte regime—Sison
In his strongest statement condemning Duterte’s repeated cancellation of formal talks yet, Sison said the Filipino people, especially the oppressed and exploited, cannot expect any benefit from negotiating with Duterte’s government, adding the president has broken so many promises related to the peace process.
Kin, rights groups demand release of NDFP consultant Rafael Baylosis
Kin, rights groups demand release of NDFP consultant Rafael Baylosis
“Our lawyers have provided and complied with all their supposed requirements.”
No clear plan for Boracay rehab, experts say
No clear plan for Boracay rehab, experts say
“The government must conduct a thorough assessment of the Boracay Island and identify appropriate mitigating measures to address the degrading state of the island.”
‘Golden rice is Dengvaxia in agriculture’ – advocates, farmers
‘Golden rice is Dengvaxia in agriculture’ – advocates, farmers
“Instead of promoting golden rice, the government must conduct researches on the nutritional values of indigenous vegetables and fruits.”
‘Reclaim the Picketline’ : Why Nutriasia workers continue with their strike
‘Reclaim the Picketline’ : Why Nutriasia workers continue with their strike
The workers have faced threats of illegal dismissal, salary deductions, underpaid overtime work of P619 pesos for 12 hours, lack of health insurance, and other inhumane working conditions.
Boycott #NutriAsia products, supporters urge public
Boycott #NutriAsia products, supporters urge public
MANILA – Traveling from Quezon City to Marilao, Bulacan, organizations and people from all walks of life showed their support for the NutriAsia striking workers on June 23, Saturday. It was the 23rd day of the NutriAsia strike. They held their program at the picket...
Sadaqah solidarity feast unites Moro, other faiths for Balik Marawi Now campaign
Sadaqah solidarity feast unites Moro, other faiths for Balik Marawi Now campaign
“This is an issue of the nation regardless of religion.”
Youth decries gov’t ‘maneuvers’ against free education
Youth decries gov’t ‘maneuvers’ against free education
“As CHED has confessed, it limits free education beneficiaries so as to prevent exodus from private schools and to ensure enrollees and profits for private schools.”
Deeper look into why gov’t postponed the peace talks
Deeper look into why gov’t postponed the peace talks
For now it looks like the fifth formal round of the GRP-NDFP peace negotiations under the current administration – bilaterally set for June 28-30 but unilaterally postponed indefinitely by President Duterte on June 14 – may be resumed after three months. That is,...
A matter of time
A matter of time
The killing of three priests over the last six months — of Fr. Marcelito Paez last December, 2017, Fr. Mark Ventura in April, and Fr. Richmond Nilo this June — has provoked both outrage as well as fears that it is part of the Duterte regime’s campaign to silence...
The Occupy Movement, a year after
The Occupy Movement, a year after
"They will judge us. They'll say, 'there goes the Kadamay again! Always rallying!' We can't do anything; we need to fight."
‘Postponement of peace talks would mean more troops to Lumad schools, communities’ – Save our Schools network
‘Postponement of peace talks would mean more troops to Lumad schools, communities’ – Save our Schools network
"The Duterte government is horribly violating national and international laws of protecting civilians, especially children and schools, from military attacks.”
Peace advocates call on Duterte: ‘Negotiate, don’t dominate’
Peace advocates call on Duterte: ‘Negotiate, don’t dominate’
“Mr. President, please, don’t dictate.”
Kin of political prisoners demand freedom, resumption of peace talks
Kin of political prisoners demand freedom, resumption of peace talks
Human rights group Karapatan deems the suspension of peace talks as “another indication of the Duterte regime’s disinterest in pursuing and committing to reforms that benefit the Filipino people and in meeting its obligations to release political prisoners.”
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