‘Government, businesses use renewable energy projects to exploit resources’
“Marcos Jr. has a big role in the currently existing environmental plunder."
‘Government, businesses use renewable energy projects to exploit resources’
Power beneath the surface: Mining, politics and the Marcos dev’t agenda
Power beneath the surface: Mining, politics and the Marcos dev’t agenda
"We hope there will be no more mining projects and that these mining companies will leave, because I know that mining is not the only way a community can achieve progress."
Filipino children still oppressed under Marcos Jr. admin
Filipino children still oppressed under Marcos Jr. admin
“Instead of lowering [the minimum age of criminal responsibility], the government must ensure first that our children and youth are growing up in a safe environment, whether inside their homes, schools, and in the community."
Why Pax Silica is bad for the Philippines
Why Pax Silica is bad for the Philippines
While Pax Silica is framed as a promising venture between two longtime allies against China, history shows a picture of wanton labor exploitation, aggressive land conversion and expansion, and massive resource extraction.
Southern Tagalog workers call for jobs, living wages
Southern Tagalog workers call for jobs, living wages
"The State of the Workers Address is being held today so the public can witness the real conditions faced by workers poverty wages, meager benefits, and the reality that even regular workers can be dismissed, just like what happened to the San Miguel workers," PAMANTIK-KMU Secretary General Mia Antonio said.
People’s SONA to highlight Marcos admin’s US puppetry, rights abuses
People’s SONA to highlight Marcos admin’s US puppetry, rights abuses
Progressive groups urged the people to join the July 27 People's SONA.
Right(s) Up: Juvenile Justice Act pushes for restorative justice, offenders still face accountability
Right(s) Up: Juvenile Justice Act pushes for restorative justice, offenders still face accountability
“Restorative justice emphasizes the restoration of respect, equality, and dignity in the relationship [of the community] affected by the alleged wrongdoing."
Mining firm files cyberlibel vs anti-mining residents’ lawyer
Mining firm files cyberlibel vs anti-mining residents’ lawyer
The cyberlibel complaint against Santos comes amid continuing opposition to NLMRC’s exploration activities, with residents maintaining a barricade to protest the company’s operations.
Lawmakers urged to investigate Meralco over dubious electricity rates
Lawmakers urged to investigate Meralco over dubious electricity rates
“Congress should investigate why Meralco was not held accountable and how laws could be strengthened to truly defend the rights of the people."
Groups condemn illegal assembly charges vs activists
Groups condemn illegal assembly charges vs activists
"It's infuriating that those who are protesting to demand for a daily living wage of P1,200 ($19.53), lower prices of basic goods, and respect for the rights of workers and ordinary Filipinos are the very ones being charged."
Indigenous Peoples, environmentalists demand cancellation of Nueva Vizcaya mining permit
Indigenous Peoples, environmentalists demand cancellation of Nueva Vizcaya mining permit
Indigenous Peoples and environmental groups trooped to the offices of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Tuesday, July 14 following the recent mining exploration activities of the North Luzon Mineral Resource Corporation (NLMRC) in Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya.
Balik-Tanaw | Butil ng katarungan
Balik-Tanaw | Butil ng katarungan
Kapag binabasa natin ang talinhaga ng manghahasik, madalas na nakatuon ang ating pansin sa iba’t ibang uri ng lupa. Ngunit kung babalik tayo sa mismong tagpo ng Ebanghelyo, may isang taong hindi natin gaanong napapansin—ang manghahasik. Siya ang unang lumabas. Siya ang unang nagpagod. Siya ang unang umasa.
Progressive groups confront NTF-ELCAC officials in UN Counter-Terrorism Week
Progressive groups confront NTF-ELCAC officials in UN Counter-Terrorism Week
“The states do not appear to actively care about human rights, nor do they even pay lip service to it to appear that they uphold [the fourth pillar].”
Progressives call for VP Sara’s conviction
Progressives call for VP Sara’s conviction
This is the second time that Duterte got impeached at the House of Representatives.
‘Convict Sara!’
‘Convict Sara!’
Various sectoral leaders expressed rage over billions of misused funds that could have been used for social services.
Balik-Tanaw | Jesus extends an invitation of rest
Balik-Tanaw | Jesus extends an invitation of rest
In this fast-paced society where many of us easily experience burnout, exhaustion, weariness and fatigue, we deeply long for rest.
Friendship what? | Progressives protest continued US domination on PH soil
Friendship what? | Progressives protest continued US domination on PH soil
“There can be no genuine friendship between an imperialist power and its neocolony.."
Child rights advocates oppose lowering criminal responsibility age
Child rights advocates oppose lowering criminal responsibility age
“Punishment is not the answer. Proper intervention is needed to guide children towards reason."
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