By DEE AYROSO
Proud
Month: June 2019
Siyam, isa, labing-apat, higit pa
Ni JHIO JAN A. NAVARRO Siyam, isa, labing-apat, higit pa sa Sagay, Kabankalan, Sta. Catalina Guihulngan, Canlaon at kung saan pa nilingkis, kinalos ni Sauron sa bungkalan, tubuhan, tahanan sa harap ng asawa, anak, magulang– tinadtad ng bala sa ulo, sa mata, sa ari, sa bunganga sinilaban, nilapnos, pinabay-an sa langaw, sa uod ng lupang…
Pride agenda and pink capitalism
“If companies and corporations are truly supporters of the community, they should be against ‘contractualization,’ a thing that has been plaguing LGBT members currently under the working sector.”
Why not try using our seasoned diplomats?
The State shall protect the nation’s marine wealth in its archipelagic waters, territorial sea and exclusive economic zone, and reserve its use and enjoyment exclusively to Filipino citizens.” That’s how direct and clear the mandate on the government is under Section 2 of Article XII (National Economy and Patrimony) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. It…
CA junks rights defenders’ plea for protection
“To say that there is no evidence of killings, disappearances, arbitrary arrests, and all attacks is mere parroting of the respondents’ line. It is as if the CA is acknowledging the attacks but absolving the government’s role in all of it.”
‘Pride is a protest and it should always be’ – LGBTQIA+ community
“The way they [Stonewall activists] gallantly fought for their right remains as our inspiration for us to also fight for equality. We celebrate their victory by continuing their protest.”
Dogs of war
By DEE AYROSO
Giving Socialism a bad name
“Socialism with Chinese characteristics” is how the rulers of China describe their economic system. But most economists say it isn’t so much socialist as state capitalist. State capitalism is an economic system in which government bureaucrats control and regulate state-owned corporations. Some 85% of Chinese enterprises are state-owned. Although there are private companies, they are…
After violent dispersal, groups call for boycott of Pepmaco products
“No amount of chemicals or goons can ever curtail the striking workers’ fight for their rights.”
Why Pepmaco workers are on strike
“They drove us out with force. They even used water canons.”
Another activist killed, 10 others arrested in Negros
“As the Duterte regime continuously intensifies its attacks, the killings and arbitrary arrests in Negros is setting a very dangerous precedence – that State forces can do whatever they want against poor peasants and communities, and brazenly promote tyranny and violence.”