Ibon Foundation executive director Sonny Africa said that foreign direct investments are not “some kind of magic bullet for development.”
Month: March 2022
Kin fears for safety of NDFP peace consultant in solitary confinement
The family called on the CHR and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to regularly monitor Manuel Esteban Jr.’s condition and help them with his transfer to a regular jail or facility where he can be free from any pressure or threat.
Who’s scared of books?
A Bulatlat journalist writes: Solidaridad provided something different. Something unusual in a society flooded with mainstream books that evoked emotions and contributed to the art of writing, but failed to reflect the true people’s stories.
Filipino comfort women decry decades-long injustice
Lila Pilipina expressed hopes in a media forum at the Commission of Human Rights (CHR) on March 23 that their struggle for historical inclusion, recognition, and justice will be finally achieved, especially given the upcoming 2022 polls.
How organic farming helps women nurture their families, communities
A woman vegetable farmer from La Trinidad, Benguet, said that when it comes to farming, their roles are not that different from men.
Progressives sue Lorraine Badoy over red-tagging spree
“Spreading lies online is as bad as spreading lies offline. A gossipmonger and fake news spreader must not be allowed to serve as spokesperson of any agency, or even be allowed any post in government service.”
Lumad leader arrested in Arakan, North Cotabato
SOS Network said authorities forcibly entered the residence of Lumad leader Edwin Oribawan Sr., threatening his daughter and two other children.
‘Red-tagging of bookstores, an attack on academic freedom, critical thinking’ – teachers
Progressive educators decried the red-tagging of two bookstores, saying that this is another unmistakable attack on academic freedom and critical thinking.
Coca-Cola workers receive invite to ‘surrender as Reds’ – labor group
“Unions are integral to the struggle for those rights, because without a union, what do workers have?”
Popular Bookstore unfazed but vigilant after red-tagging graffiti
“Why target the bookstores? Why do this in the city? Is this part of a destabilization plot to stall elections? Is this just a beginning of something bigger?”
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By DEE AYROSO