Members of the Kilusang Mayo Uno hold a protest outside the Philhealth's office in Pasig to demand that the Arroyo regime pay its P19.2 billion in arrears to the health-insurance agency. (Photos courtesy of...
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“Most martyrs of the Church who actively denounced the abuses of government officials and military forces received series of death threats and were tagged as communists or NPA supporters by military,” said Nardy Sabino, secretary-general of the Promotion of Church People’s Response.
Last Sept. 5, Filipino activists in the United States staged a protest outside the home of Mikey Arroyo at 1655 Beach Park Blvd in California. The protesters denounced Arroyo's failure to declare the house, which he bought for $1.3 million, as part of his real...
Bayan Muna Representative Neri Javier Colmenares is a long-time human rights lawyer, constitutionalist and expert on international humanitarian law. He was among the youngest political detainees during martial law. Prior to joining the legal profesion, he was a...
Kabataan partylist leads the launching in Davao City last week of Panata 2010 (Pledge 2010), a nationwide campaign to convince young people to register for the upcoming May elections. (Photo by Barry Ohaylan /...
By RITCHE T. SALGADO
Public school teachers in Cebu not only have to contend with low pay and backbreaking work – they are forced to make do in their classrooms, in many instances spending their own money on their students’ needs. Worse, the Department of Education frowns upon these teachers’ efforts to organize themselves and improve their plight.
By MACARIO PACANA Bulatlat.com CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines -- After almost a month since his arrest, Alfredo Mapano finally broke his silence, saying he will face the eight criminal cases filed against him. In an interview, Mapano, allegedly a regular member...
Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III speaks to Davaoenos on Thursday. He is in Davao City on a spiritual retreat, to seek guidance, he said, for his forthcoming decision whether to run for president or not. (Photo by Keith Bacongco / AKP...
Activist, educator, feminist, public official, Rep. Luzviminda Calolot Ilagan is known as different things to different people, depending on whose life she has touched and in what capacity. Her reputation for excellence and integrity encompasses all of the...
Human-rights activists in Baguio City hold a demonstration on Saturday to mark today's observance of the International Day of the Disappeared. (Photos courtesy of Cordillera Human Rights...
By CAROL PAGADUAN-PARAULLO Streetwise / Business World Posted by Bulatlat Navy Lieutenant First Grade Nancy Gadian stirred a hornet’s nest when she accused retired Lt. General Eugenio Cedo and other senior officers of corrupt misuse of Balikatan funds in 2007....
Ni PAPA OSMUBAL Inilathala ng Bulatlat Mangiyak-ngiyak na itinirik ang mga kandila na inutang lang sa kapitbahay na nagpapa-5-6 Pinabasbas pa ang mga ito sa pari na kasinglusog ng elepante na kanang-kamay daw ng Obispo Taimtim na dalangin niya ang magkahanapbuhay o...
The CHR fact-finding mission is in response to a resolution approved by the provincial government of Surigao del Sur asking the CHR to look into the alleged abuses by the military against Lumads. Progressive groups will hold a parallel solidarity mission to the province.
Families of slain political activists in Southern Mindanao join progressive groups in a picket in front of the 10th Infantry Division Headquarters in Camp Panacan, Davao City. (Photos by Barry Ohaylan /...
Special Report | Last of Three Parts Even in times of crisis and conflict, Alcadev, the nonformal school for tribal children in Surigao del Sur, carries on with its mission. Indeed, the recent militarization in Surigao that resulted in massive displacements of Lumad residents proved to be quite a learning experience for the students, if only it weren’t so traumatic.
LIANGA, Surigao del Sur -- The established pattern of military atrocities in several villages in this province sent the Manobo folk packing up to leave this year, even at the mere sight of soldiers. Karapatan-Caraga said that on June 10, some 70 soldiers of the...
A handler guides his dog during the 3rd National Ultimate Dog Sports Dog Agility and Mondio Ring competition in Davao City on Saturday. The event is just one of the main attractions of the 24th Kadayawan Festival of the city. (Keith Bacongco / AKP...
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Lumads of Surigao: Home at Last