Various groups expressed support for the possible resumption of formal peace talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines.
Seven months after Dexter Capuyan and Gene Jamil “Bazoo” De Jesus disappeared, family, friends, and colleagues are still determined to find them as they renew their commitment and enjoin others in their search.
June Cortes, a University of the Philippines Los Baños student, shares insights of his journey from the stage of Isko’t Iska to the streets of Bonifacio Day mobilization.
By AILA JOSOL and YZELLE ROSE PADA Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Women’s group Lila Pilipina denounced the Philippine-Japan military pact as the Japanese failed to acknowledge their war crimes against Filipinos and comfort women. "They are again talking about war measures...
"The dominoes are falling one by one. After Hailey Pecayo's case was dismissed, we received news that Ken and Jasmin's case was dismissed too."
In the last six years since former President Rodrigo Duterte terminated the peace talks with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, their peace consultants, including those who publicly participated in the peace process, were subjected to a series of bloody and vicious attacks.
A provincial prosecutor in Batangas dismissed the two charges against peasant organizer Ernesto Baez Jr., driver Jose Escobio, and companion Jonald Jabonero, citing a lack of probable cause.
Progressive media groups and campus journalists commemorate the 14th year of the Ampatuan massacre at the University of the Philippines, College of Mass Communication.
The role of the fisherfolk is important in assuring food security in the country, and so Ronnel Arambulo of Pamalakaya said that the needs of the fishermen must be given priority.
"The fight for justice is not over, the dismissal of Hailey's case is proof that no matter what lies the state forces may fabricate, the truth will always prevail."
Youth and students across the country marked the International Students’ Day with protests last Friday, Nov. 17. They highlighted their calls not only for the education sector but also the calls of different marginalized sectors.
A protester documents the speech of a Moro leader during a protest at US Embassy in Manila on Nov. 14 in solidarity to Palestine.
Our Gospel Reading for this Sunday pertains to the different scenarios of parables leading up to the scenario of Parousia in Matt 25:31-46, in the coming celebration of Christ the King Sunday.
This was the top-of-mind step that Ian Fry, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, urged the Philippine government to take as he wound up a 10-day official visit in the country last Wednesday.
Rights groups said UN Special Rapporteur Ian Fry’s visit to the country "puts on center stage the sinister role played by the NTF-ELCAC and the dangerous impact of the terror law on the lives and safety of environmental human rights defenders in the country."
"Clearly the Marcos Jr. administration is failing to uphold the 2008-Supreme Court mandamus seeking various government agencies to clean-up, restore, and rehabilitate Manila Bay in the context of recreational use and fishery resources development."
"The US has provided unqualified support for the war crimes committed by Israel and has refused even the most basic call for a ceasefire.”
For Migrante International, the Marcos Jr. administration is treating OFWs as milking cows.
“Former President Rodrigo Duterte along with those who conspired to bring such patently false charges against de Lima should be held accountable."
“As we commemorate Indigenous Peoples Heroes Day, let's strengthen international solidarity with other Indigenous Peoples globally, acknowledging shared roots of our problems. We must carry forward the legacy of those who sacrificed for it. With so many lives given to the cause, we must intensify our calls for genuine liberation."
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