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News in Pictures: Amid Calls Demanding Recall of HK Labatt, OFW Group Fears DoLE’s Possible Mishandling of Investigation

News in Pictures: Amid Calls Demanding Recall of HK Labatt, OFW Group Fears DoLE’s Possible Mishandling of Investigation


“More than 100,000 already viewed the YouTube clip and indignation was the overwhelming response of most viewers. In one afternoon alone, we gathered more than 4,000 signatures. The OFWs and the people have spoken and this is what we wish to deliver: Recall Salud Now!” said Eman Villanueva, secretary-general of the United Filipinos in Hong Kong (UNIFIL-MIGRANTE-HK), during a picket-protest at the Philippine Consulate General on November 4, condemning Labor Attaché Romulo Salud's rude treatment against an OFW and the Philippine government's neglect of migrant rights and welfare.

News in Pictures: OFWs in Middle East Join Calls for Immediate Release of Morong 43, Other Political Prisoners

News in Pictures: OFWs in Middle East Join Calls for Immediate Release of Morong 43, Other Political Prisoners


The indoor protest action by Migrante-Jeddah chapter last October 29 jumpstarts a series of protests and press conferences from November 2 to 6, marking the 9th month detention of the Morong 43. The activities will be held simultaneously with internationally-coordinated actions led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan to pressure the Aquino government to act on the immediate and unconditional release of the Morong 43 and other political prisoners.

Undas (II)

Undas (II)

Ni RICHARD R. GAPPI Saang puntod magtitirik ng kandila ang mga mahal sa buhay, kamag-anak at kaibigan ng mga hinablot ng dilim at piniringan ang paningin upang wala silang makita at makapa kung saan man sila huling dadalhin? Wala silang pangalan, walang lapida. At...

News in Pictures: Gabriela Slams Aquino for Leading Filipinos Toward ‘Rough Road’, Criticizes Anti-Women Policies

News in Pictures: Gabriela Slams Aquino for Leading Filipinos Toward ‘Rough Road’, Criticizes Anti-Women Policies


On October 28, members of Gabriela marched in the streets of Davao City during the commemoration of the 27th year of National Day of Protest of Filipino Women, protesting the continuing state violence and oppression against Filipino women under the administration of President Benigno Aquino III.

New Paper Finds IMF Policies Are Increasing Risks to Economic Recovery in European, Other Countries

New Paper Finds IMF Policies Are Increasing Risks to Economic Recovery in European, Other Countries

Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) Posted by Bulatlat.com WASHINGTON - October 21 - A new paper from the Center for Economic and Policy Research examines whether policies prescribed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may pose a danger to economic...

News in Pictures: Noynoy a ‘Total Failure’, Says Peasant Group

News in Pictures: Noynoy a ‘Total Failure’, Says Peasant Group


Thousands of farmers from various provinces in Southern Mindanao held a protest-march dubbed “Martsa alang sa Yuta ug Hustisya!” (March for Land and Justice!) at Rizal Park, Davao City on October 22. Led by the Kilusang Magbubukid sa Pilipinas-Southern Mindanao Region, farmers threw eggs with red paint at a poster bearing President Benigno Aquino III's face, calling him a total failure for not having the heart nor the political intent and morality to uplift the plight of hapless farmers in the region.

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