"Electing Liza Maza to the Senate is a crucial step towards transforming our society. We must move away from the traditional politicians we are used to."
“The bruises can disappear and the wounds can heal but the mental health problem if not treated would get worse."
Health advocates said that the transfer of unprogrammed funds violates Republic Act No. 11223 or the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act of 2019.
According to Section 11 of this law, any excess in PhilHealth reserve funds at the end of the fiscal year should be used to enhance program benefits and reduce member contribution amounts.
That is why I think this is a missed opportunity for a festival to demonstrate how it can protect, through its mandate, a work which, like the rest, claims to reveal truth in the face of power.
“Indiscriminate aerial bombing is disallowed under IHL because it violates the basic principles of the means and methods of warfare and the objects or subjects of attack in an armed conflict.”
Jeepney drivers are up in arms over Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent pronouncement that he is supporting the modernization of public transport despite the Senate’s call to suspend the program.
Aside from the impact of reclamation, groups also decried the damages the recent oil spill inflicted on the environment and the lives of the coastal communities, saying that both Marcos Jr. and tycoon Ramon Ang should be held accountable.
The recent achievements of some Filipino athletes in the 2024 Paris Olympics should be analyzed in the context of how much the Philippine government is allocating funds for sports development.
Karapatan said that two-thirds or 59 out of the 87 victims of extrajudicial killings under the Marcos Jr. regime are farmers. Most of them were either red-tagged prior to their killing or were accused of being armed combatants in “false encounters.”
Badjao, also known as “sea gypsies,” are indigenous people from the islands of Mindanao. They are known to have a rich maritime heritage. Historically, they have traversed the water of Sulu and lived nomadically. However, the long-running armed conflict in Mindanao has displaced them, forcing them to migrate to urban areas like Lucena City.
"Teachers and government employees are yet again facing inadequate compensation. EO 64 is no different from the meager increases that public employees received under previous Salary Standardization Laws. Despite the over P40 million spent supposedly to study the 'competitive and equitable' salaries for public servants, we can only expect minimal salary increases over the next four years."
Ikinadismaya rin ng Tanggol Wika PUP ang napipintong pagtatanggal ng mga katutubong wika sa mga paaralan matapos aprubahan ng mga Senador sa pinal na pagbasa ang Senate Bill No. 2457. Kung maisasabatas , matitigil na ang paggamit ng unang wika o mother tongue bilang midyum ng pagtuturo sa mga Kindergarten hanggang ikatlong baitang.
"Many of the dismissed employees had been with the company for years, contributing to its growth and stability," said Fajardo, emphasizing that "the layoffs are a clear attempt to weaken the union and silence workers' voices."
“This recent development serves as irrefutable proof that the people's collective power can shake even the Senate,” said Mody Floranda, national president of jeepney drivers group Piston.
The group recorded 105 cases of extrajudicial killings from July 2022 to June 2024. Out of 105 cases, 11 cases were recorded from January to May 2024.
Companies evade responsibility for the affected communities while the government pays for initial aid and then leaves them to fend for themselves during the recovery process.
Same old problems greet teachers and students as the new school year 2024-2025 begins today, July 29. According to Alliance of Concerned Teachers-Philippines, teachers and students do not only face a lack of classrooms but also the burden of implementing the new Matatag curriculum that will only add to the workload of teachers and students.
Typhoon Carina and monsoon rains have both had an impact on the country in recent days. Metro Manila experienced the worst flooding in most places, resulting in damage to people’s lives, homes, and livelihoods. River water levels surged as a result of severe rainfall. Many people needed shelter, food, and clothing for the next few days. People are desperate for even the most basic essentials.
The 71-year old congregation to which I belong to, took a hit early 2023 when many of our members seceded in relation to a wider struggle of the church that is dividing the institution globally. Despite being relatively small in number, we decided to move on with new leadership and vowed to continue serving and worshipping as those who came before us did. In my view, this experience has broken an old “banga”, which was molded from the grounds by diverse communities of faith journeys and witnessing experiences.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his third State of the Nation Address, July 22, 2024.
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