“This is not only unreasonable but also more stringent than what the constitution demands for a presidential candidate. It is hypocritical even, for a country with a president who does not hold a college degree, and an education secretary who lacks a background in education.”
Year: 2023
Lawyers condemn killing of colleague in Abra
“We strongly condemn this heartless attack against our sister in the profession. We staunchly urge government authorities to act swiftly in the apprehension of the perpetrators.”
Teachers tell PH gov’t: address perennial problems of education sector
“Teachers have long suffered from an atrocious education system in the country. It is high time for the government to address these problems.”
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act approved in third and final reading
House Bill 8910 or Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act aims to provide appropriate sex education for the Filipino youth and other social services such as health services, workshops and livelihood programs for adolescent mothers.
‘State agents may be involved in the abduction of 2 envi defenders,’ probe reveals
Those who saw the incident said that the Innova vehicle stopped beside the two women who were then walking. Both struggled while they were taken inside the vehicle. “One of them managed to run away but was immediately dragged back to the vehicle. The other young woman tried to pry open or climb over the gate of one of the residents, but was also dragged back into the Innova vehicle,” the report read.
Pasig court acquits Ressa, Rappler of final tax evasion case
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa and Rappler Holdings Corporation (RHC) have been acquitted, Sept. 12, of the remaining tax evasion charges filed against them by the previous administration.
Broadcast journo files P2M civil case against red-taggers
Atom Araullo has been at the center of a red-tagging spree since early 2022, targeting both him and his mother Carol, long-time activist and former chairperson of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan.
‘Waste of funds,’ SONA protesters on charges filed by police
Bayan ST asserted that the QCPD is “wasting funds” through its actions. Kyle Angelo Salgado pointed out that the QCPD “had a videoke session during the SONA protest, insulting the rights of citizens to peacefully protest while wasting people’s funds.” More recently, the QCPD also “gave platform to a gun-toting ex-cop through a press conference.”
TWIPH | La Independencia’s first issue
Balikan natin ang pagkakalimbag ng pinakaunang isyu ng La Indepencia, isa sa mga pinakatanyag at mahalagang pahayagan noong ikalawang yugto ng himagsikang Pilipino.
Esperon not off the hook in website blocking case
“We reiterate that Esperon should be held accountable for masterminding the blocking of more than a dozen websites of media outfits and progressive groups.”
No encounter? | 3 Masbate residents killed by soldiers, says NPA
hree residents of Guindawhan village in the town of Pio V. Corpus, Masbate were killed on Aug. 30 by soldiers belonging to the 2nd Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army, said the New People’s Army – Masbate in a statement.