Absence of concrete price control mechanisms leaves transport workers, farmers, fisherfolk, and low-income households vulnerable to what it described as “war-driven oil shock."
“The team as well as the families of Frenchie and Maye are hoping that the decisions will be made as soon as possible.”
Urban poor, workers, women, and other marginalized groups bear the brunt of the effects of oil price hikes amid inadequate support from the government.
Assistance is insufficient to offset the effects of rising fuel prices on agricultural production.
For decades, the women later known as the Malaya Lolas carried stories of abuse they endured during the Japanese occupation—stories long denied, delayed, and left without full justice.
But beyond the megaphones and the watchful gaze of authorities are students who still return to their families, friends, and academic responsibilities.
For the families left behind, the years that followed have been marked by grief, frustration, and a continuing fight for accountability.
For many workers, the announcement came abruptly, heightening fears of job loss and financial instability.
The Confederation for Unity Recognition and Advancement of Government Employees said the memorandum is largely redundant and does not constitute a meaningful labor reform.
The administration’s narrative of progress overlooks the structural barriers that continue to trap many women in poverty and insecurity.
The group called on the Marcos administration to pursue a more independent foreign policy and prioritize peace initiatives.
Unable to defeat Rep. Elago’s causes and political positions, he has resorted to brazen misogyny and sexual harassment in a desperate attempt to malign and intimidate her.
"Marcos Jr. and Duterte are responsible for intensifying the economic crisis and fostering an administrative environment that protects the likes of Bong Suntay and Ferdinand Topacio that pervert recognized women figures and policymakers."
Red-tagging is not just a smear campaign.
To commemorate this year’s International Working Women’s month, progressive groups led by women’s group Gabriela gathered at Liwasang Bonifacio and ended their program by marching to the US Embassy.
The experiences of women farmers and indigenous women illustrate the intersection of economic exploitation and gender inequality in rural areas.
Grassroots organizing, collective action, and advocacy remain crucial in addressing structural inequalities that shape women’s labor conditions.
International institutions never held the United States accountable for its repeated acts of aggression against Iran or, for that matter, any of the other countries that suffered from US attacks.
“These remarks contribute to the culture of impunity against women."
For environmentalists, the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 only enabled both foreign and local corporations to plunder natural resources through large scale-mining, displaced Indigenous and farmer communities while having no significant contributions to the national economy.
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