Political prisoner Alan Jazmines visits mother’s wake (Photo by Pom Cahilog-Villanueva / Bulatlat.com)
In this video, members of progressive organizations provide relief goods and medicines to Lumad communities in Surigao del Sur affected by typhoon Pablo.
By Bulatlat.com MANILA – The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) took the occasion of the birthday of Andres Bonifacio on November 30, which is also National Heroes’ day, to call for the intensification of its people’s war. In anticipation of the celebration...
We believe that the Cybercrime Law is primarily a tool that exploits the rise of the new media and the use of information and communications technology to suppress dissent and spy on citizens.
Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Danilo Araña Arao, teacher of journalism in UP College of Mass Communications, is set to launch three books of essays, written in Filipino, on August 16 (Thursday), 2 p.m. at the auditorium of the College of Mass Communication (CMC),...
Five years ago today, Jonas Joseph Burgos was abducted by suspected state security agents at a busy mall in Quezon City. From that day until this very moment, his family and friends continue searching for him despite all the difficulties.
On April 11, National Artist for Literature Dr. Bienvenido Lumbera turned 80 years old. Why is the man regarded as a giant in Philippine literature? What makes him outstanding as an artist? Bulatlat.com is reposting an article about Lumbera written in 2005.
Verses and music for National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera
BAGUIO CITY -- The National Union of Students of the Philippines Baguio-Benguet chapter (NUSP-BB) called on the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to seriously consider not allowing increases in tuition and other fees. NUSP spokeswoman Cielo Marie Bayson said...
By Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Virgilio “Garci” Garcillano who was implicated in the 2004 electoral fraud, was charged with perjury and falsification of public documents. Bayan Muna Reps. Neri Colmenares and Teddy...
Reposted by MANILA -- Labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno hailed today a forum of legislators in the House of Representatives which takled the need for and prospects of a legislated wage hike, saying the increasing prices of basic goods and services warrant such a...
By Bulatlat.com DAVAO City-- Eight soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' 69th IB were killed and an undetermined number were wounded after a team of the New People's Army's 1st Pulang Bagani Company engaged them in a firefight on Sept. 19 at 1:15 pm. It...
By Bulatlat.com Main Story: Lack of comprehensive solution to periodic dengue outbreaks decried MANILA -- “It is normal for dengue cases to rise at this time of the year.” Such is the comment you hear from some of the government’s health officials. The statement is...
By bulatlat.com BAGUIO CITY -- “Threats continue. Nothing has changed despite Pnoy’s promise of a ‘matuwid na daan’! We condemn this continuing assault on our staff and our institution especially inspite of our continuing resolve to render services.” This is what...
By bulatlat.com RODRIGUEZ, Rizal--As Tropical storm "Juaning" (international name: Nock-ten) made landfall in Casiguran, Aurora, some 3,000 families in government relocation sites at Kasiglahan Village Phase 1K and at neighboring areas fear for a repeat of the...
ByBulatlat.com Main Story: Aquino’s Sona, all form, no substance – Bayan Sidebar: Aquino hit for embracing paramilitary group in Cordillera “Wang-wang Sona: too much noise, too little substance” – KMU MANILA - In just its second state of the nation address (Sona),...
By Bulatlat.com Main Story: Aquino’s Sona, all form, no substance – Bayan Sidebar: Aquino hit for embracing paramilitary group in Cordillera Sona 2011 has little to report, less to look forward to – Ibon MANILA - “There’s one thing in common between this year’s...
By BULATLAT.COM MANILA -- “The government’s claims of a modest decrease in unemployment this April cannot hide the fact that the employment climate under President Noynoy Aquino remains bleak.” This was how labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno reacted to the...
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