Ronnel Arambulo: From a shy fisherman to a Makabayan Senatorial bet
“We are considered the ‘poorest of the poor.’ It’s time for fisherfolk to have representation in government.”
Ronnel Arambulo: From a shy fisherman to a Makabayan Senatorial bet
Cars over people
Cars over people
Pedestrians cross a footbridge above the heavy traffic in North Avenue, Quezon City to access the EDSA Bus Carousel or the MRT Line 3 during rush hour. Urban planning caters largely to private vehicles, leading in worsening road congestion and the neglect of pedestrian infrastructures. This photo was taken last June 4, 2024.
Balik-Tanaw | The lost boys
Balik-Tanaw | The lost boys
For so long we have shielded and protected David and Eli from what happened with their “lost” sons. We still do so with today’s Davids and Elis.
Sign of the times: Filipino Deaf learners and their plight for inclusive education
Sign of the times: Filipino Deaf learners and their plight for inclusive education
As a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), the Philippines has committed to provide quality education for learners with disabilities. However, Deaf students in public schools continue to face challenges in...
SC rules against SSS mandatory fees for OFWs but fight does not end there
SC rules against SSS mandatory fees for OFWs but fight does not end there
“We call on fellow Filipino migrant workers to continue fighting for the right to social service programs that are subsidized by the government and that genuinely benefit the public."
Youth groups bat for disqualification of Duterte Youth party-list
Youth groups bat for disqualification of Duterte Youth party-list
The grounds for Duterte Youth's cancellation as per the petition included false representations from four out of five of its nominees; support for the unlawful and violent war on drugs of former president Rodrigo Duterte; and the partylist's bogus representation of the youth sector.
Thomas Franco: The defiant voice of Tarlac’s youth activism
Thomas Franco: The defiant voice of Tarlac’s youth activism
In Tarlac, a province deeply intertwined with agrarian struggle and historical resistance, Thomas Franco emerges as a voice among the new generation of activists. As the assistant vice president (AVP) for Luzon and regional coordinator of Kabataan Partylist, Franco embodies the resilience of youth organizing in Central Luzon.
Fragments of struggles and resistance in ‘Tipak, Tibak na Danas’
Fragments of struggles and resistance in ‘Tipak, Tibak na Danas’
“Tipak, Tibak na Danas” by Malaya Nicolas, a feminist writer and chairperson of Valenzuela Arts and Literary Society (VALS), is just one of the 20 zines under Bente-bente Zine’s (BBZ) Volume 3.
Getting to know children’s book authors
Getting to know children’s book authors
“I believe parents, me included, should always encourage young readers to read Filipino books in order to not get out of touch with our own identity as Filipinos. It’s good that they are also exposed to foreign shows and books but at the end of the day they are not our stories. They are not our experiences. Surrounding them with Filipino books is what will make them differentiate between our own stories and experiences versus that of others."
Protests held abroad after Duterte’s arrest
Protests held abroad after Duterte’s arrest
“This long-awaited development marks a significant victory for the thousands of victims of Duterte’s bloody war on drugs and their families as well as the repression and brutal killings of activists and civilian communities, who have relentlessly fought for justice despite threats, intimidation, and state repression.”
Groups demand justice and accountability for victims of Duterte regime
Groups demand justice and accountability for victims of Duterte regime
Activists demand accountability for Duterte's war on drugs, calling for conviction and justice for victims of extrajudicial killings.
Senatorial candidates push for 2025 envi agenda
Senatorial candidates push for 2025 envi agenda
Environmental platforms are shaping up to be a litmus test for Senate contenders—who’s the greenest and who’s the dirtiest?
Kids and placards
Kids and placards
Among the many placards displayed at Liwasang Bonifacio during the rally against corruption and impunity on January 31, 2025.
Palestinian refugees in the Philippines face uncertain future
Palestinian refugees in the Philippines face uncertain future
In the wake of the US elections and the outsized support of Israeli political capital by a far-right government in Washington, the Palestinians also expressed worry about their legal status in the Philippines, a close US and Israeli ally. As it stands, they do not have official asylum status, despite making pleas to government officials and the Department of Justice.
Balik-Tanaw | Unveiling the transfiguration: Discover the radiant transformation of Jesus
Balik-Tanaw | Unveiling the transfiguration: Discover the radiant transformation of Jesus
In the account of the Transfiguration in Luke 9:28-36, there are numerous elements that invite deeper reflection. Often, discussions center on the events leading up to the transfiguration, the selection of only three disciples from the twelve to accompany Jesus, the significance of Moses and Elija’s presence, and the symbolism of the clouds. However, what is frequently overlooked is the transformation of Jesus’ face and clothing, which serves as the true indicator of the Transfiguration.
Green groups present 11-point environmental agenda
Green groups present 11-point environmental agenda
Panatang Luntian spearheaded the Luntian de Avance: Town Hall on Environmental Rights and Climate Justice, where they present an 11-point People's Environmental Agenda for the upcoming elections. The event held at UP Diliman brought together environmental...
5 must-watch feminist short films to celebrate Women’s Month
5 must-watch feminist short films to celebrate Women’s Month
These films are more than just stories; they are acts of resistance.
News in Pictures | International Working Women’s Day
News in Pictures | International Working Women’s Day
On International Working Women’s Day, Gabriela National Alliance of Women leads a program at Liwasang Bonifacio, followed by a march to Mendiola, to expose worsening conditions faced by women under Ferdinand Marcos Jr. regime.
Explainer: Overseas voter election mode process
Explainer: Overseas voter election mode process
Voting overseas involves a multi-step process for registered voters to cast their votes online, in person, or by mail for the elections. Bulatlat has compiled the process for all voter election modes for the midterm election.
Youth party-list urges investigation on red-tagging case
Youth party-list urges investigation on red-tagging case
According to KPL’s statement, four unidentified self-proclaimed Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) personnels barged into the boarding house. The non-uniformed personnels inquired about Franco's whereabouts and claimed that the student-activist is an NPA recruiter.
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