Why is government afraid of free speech?
All these actions aim to create chilling effect, to force us into silence amid the Duterte administration’s glaring failure to address the COVID-19 crisis.
Why is government afraid of free speech?
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Coca-cola workers face harassment, red-tagging amid lockdown
Coca-cola workers face harassment, red-tagging amid lockdown
“It’s disheartening that while workers are uniting to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, towards just compensation, and against widespread lay-offs, NTF-ELCAC is hard at work oppressing workers’ rights.”
5 questions on e-learning and fighting the pandemic
5 questions on e-learning and fighting the pandemic
Based on empirical data, e-learning is not for everyone given the unequal economic status of students. Internet access is not for everybody. Even if mobile telephony is ubiquitous, the low purchasing power of families makes it expensive to maintain good data connection in the students' mobile phones.
Filipino seafarers lament lack of government assistance amid COVID-19
Filipino seafarers lament lack of government assistance amid COVID-19
“We have tried to reach out to the health department but we have only received their reply via email saying that we should practice social distancing. There was no response to our call for mass testing. None of the phone lines given by DOH was picking up.”
Anti-mining leader nabbed as cops disperse people’s barricade against Oceanagold
Anti-mining leader nabbed as cops disperse people’s barricade against Oceanagold
“It is infuriating that the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte has done more to care for large-scale mining corporations than to respond to the millions of Filipinos becoming increasingly facing starvation, police brutality, and unchecked contamination of the COVID-19 virus.”
Lawyer files raps against Koko Pimentel over quarantine breach
Lawyer files raps against Koko Pimentel over quarantine breach
"He [Pimentel] blatantly violated laws, which put the lives and health of frontliners and even ordinary citizens at grave risk."
Cops attempt to foil urban poor efforts to feed hungry amid COVID-19
Cops attempt to foil urban poor efforts to feed hungry amid COVID-19
"They threatened to stop our community kitchen if we will continue with the protests and placards. Will these police officers feed us?"
3 questions on campus journalism amid the COVID-19 pandemic
3 questions on campus journalism amid the COVID-19 pandemic
It comes as no surprise that the current lockdown has become a de facto crackdown for some of those who dare speak up against the government.
Gutom at sakit
Gutom at sakit
Pinagbawalan ang mga tao ng pamayanan na lumabas sa kani-kanilang mga tahanan. Babarilin kaagad nang walang anumang katanungan ang sinumang makikitang gumagala-gala sa labas ng pinapayagang sona. Hindi makalapit ang mga mamamayan sa kanilang mga bukirin at...
Vendor gives goto to poor residents amid COVID-19 lockdown
Vendor gives goto to poor residents amid COVID-19 lockdown
"Helping one another is very important during these times. Many have lost their sources of livelihood due to the lockdown.”
Campus editor threatened with libel for criticizing gov’t response on COVID-19
Campus editor threatened with libel for criticizing gov’t response on COVID-19
“Now, more than, ever, we need to fight and resist all forms of suppression that trample our right to free speech. We will never succumb to any deleterious pronouncement and threat.”
How is the Duterte administration faring in the WHO mandate on COVID-19?
How is the Duterte administration faring in the WHO mandate on COVID-19?
On March 26, WHO issued a statement urging countries to not waste time in its efforts against the contagion and gave a list of six actions every country should take immediately. Unfortunately, the Philippine government is found wanting in its efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.
‘Lou Tangco, revolutionary doctor and people’s martyr’
‘Lou Tangco, revolutionary doctor and people’s martyr’
By RAYMUND. B. VILLANUEVA Kodao Productions Classmates of the doctor killed in a combined military and police raid in Baguio City last March 13 paid tribute to their colleague whose death they said is a great loss to the country. Members of the University of the...
Framing poverty
Framing poverty
Letter to the Editor April 4, 2020 Much as we thank our friends in the media for highlighting the reality of uncertainty, some suggestions should be made in reporting the plight of the urban poor amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Feel-good stories that highlight...
Family of Kiko Pangilinan, actress Jodi Sta. Maria offer to pay for bail of ‘San Roque 21’
Family of Kiko Pangilinan, actress Jodi Sta. Maria offer to pay for bail of ‘San Roque 21’
"i’m really sorry i don’t normally put that stuff out here but nanginginig ako sa galit and they need to be set free and the faster we can get this done the better."
‘Heartless’ | Groups decry charges against QC urban poor
‘Heartless’ | Groups decry charges against QC urban poor
"The San Roque 21 were hungry Filipinos driven to desperation by the lack of government assistance, and yet they were met by an iron fist. Theirs is a no-win situation; their choice was either to die from hunger or to die from COVID-19, whichever way, to die undignified."
Beyond the virus: COVID-19 Special Coverage
Beyond the virus: COVID-19 Special Coverage
In-depth stories, analyses, features on the gov't response to #COVID19PH, including state of public health system & impacts of #COVIDPHQuarantine on the most vulnerable.
PGH as COVID-19 center: Capacities and Implications
PGH as COVID-19 center: Capacities and Implications
While they understand the urgency to address the COVID-19 pandemic, their hearts go to thousands of Filipinos relying on services only the likes of a government tertiary hospital can provide.
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