On Bonifacio Day, workers demand wage increase, better working conditions
The minimum wage in the Philippines barely covers the needs of a family of five.
On Bonifacio Day, workers demand wage increase, better working conditions
Women workers decry union-busting, red-tagging
Women workers decry union-busting, red-tagging
Among the issues confronting women workers are union-busting and redtagging.
How Adora Faye’s activism has inspired her son’s human rights work
How Adora Faye’s activism has inspired her son’s human rights work
“Adora Faye exemplifies the lingering legacy of the US-Marcos dictatorship: victims who never achieve justice and are punished twice over for their continuing fight for democracy, social justice and women's emancipation."
Remembering Richie Extremadura and the comfort women’s undying call for justice
Remembering Richie Extremadura and the comfort women’s undying call for justice
Richie, former national coordinator of Lila Pilipina, passed away on August 25 due to anemia and complications from diabetes. Her leadership in Lila Pilipina pushed forward the fight of the comfort women movement for decades in the Philippines. Amid disinformation and wars of aggression, her legacy is worth remembering.
Amazon’s squeeze will be stopped
Amazon’s squeeze will be stopped
For working people, the price of everything is going up. For everyone, the global temperature keeps rising. But instead of supporting its workers, communities and the planet, Amazon is squeezing every last drop it can. That’s why, today, they are coming together across 35 countries to Make Amazon Pay.
Gov’t workers renew calls for higher pay despite Marcos Jr.’s apathy to their plight
Gov’t workers renew calls for higher pay despite Marcos Jr.’s apathy to their plight
Various government workers' unions have gathered to call for higher pay and better working conditions as they assail the apparent indifference of the Marcos Jr. administration to their plight.
CCP wraps up Children’s Biennale festival
CCP wraps up Children’s Biennale festival
Dubbed as “Biyaheng Balangaw”, different artists and personalities from all over the country shared their talent and bonded with the children during the in-person activities.
Farmers say agricultural smugglers go unpunished
Farmers say agricultural smugglers go unpunished
"No smugglers were charged with criminal charges. This only proves that there are untouchables who spearhead the extensive agricultural smuggling in the country."
Tugon sa ‘Luisita,’ koleksyon ng tula ni Kerima Lorena Tariman
Tugon sa ‘Luisita,’ koleksyon ng tula ni Kerima Lorena Tariman
Kailangan rin talaga sigurong tapatan ito ng babala na mag-ingat sa industriya ng akademya at propesyunal na paglikha, na pilit inaangkin ang kabuluhan ng sining at kinukulong ito sa mga mekanismo ng karangalan na siya rin mismo ang nagtatakda. Kay baba naman ng pagtingin sa sining kung yan lang ang mundong gagalawan niya. Para saan at para kanino nga ba ang ating paglikha?
Sampaloc residents decry ‘unjust’ demolition
Sampaloc residents decry ‘unjust’ demolition
Residents of Maisan in Sampaloc, Manila find the demolition unjust as negotiation for their relocation is ongoing with the city government of Manila.
Balik-Tanaw | The solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, king of the universe of monarchs, an encyclical, and salvation in poetry
Balik-Tanaw | The solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, king of the universe of monarchs, an encyclical, and salvation in poetry
For centuries, monarchs have played a significant role in the civil and political life of a people. Its presence has either inspired its nation or caused so much suffering. There are evidences of dungeons in castles to torture subjects who do not give in to the whims and caprices of the King. There are stories of monarchy known to have given up life for charitable acts, deep spirituality, and saintly persuasions setting a new path for following Jesus, their beloved. From flag-waving-for-the-monarchy fanatics to enlightened-taxpayers-who-question-their -extravagant lifestyles, it is clear that monarchs of this world have imposed a presence that may be relevant or irrelevant for the people of our times.
On National Students’ Day, PUP reiterates opposition to mandatory military training
On National Students’ Day, PUP reiterates opposition to mandatory military training
The protest amplified their call against the mandatory Reserve Officers Training Corps (MROTC) and for a safe, accessible, and quality school opening.
DoJ chief blames insurgency for dismal HR situation
DoJ chief blames insurgency for dismal HR situation
In effect, Remulla passes the blame for human rights woes on the Left. He sought to assure the UNHRC that the government is determined to end the insurgency through the NTF-ELCAC’s “whole-of-nation strategy.”
A national shame
A national shame
Not only the alleged involvement of government officials in it is among the fallouts in the investigation of — and hopefully the prosecution and punishment of those responsible for — the murder of broadcaster and online journalist Percy Lapid (Percival Mabasa). It is also its reminding the public and the rest of the world of one of the best-kept, but nevertheless well-known secrets in this country: the dismal and shameful state of its prisons.
TEKA SANDALI | Pamahalaan, wala na bang magagawa sa tumataas na presyo ng bilihin?
TEKA SANDALI | Pamahalaan, wala na bang magagawa sa tumataas na presyo ng bilihin?
The overwhelming price increase continues to cripple millions of Filipino families, with inflation climbing to 7.7% in October 2022, the highest rate since the last decade.
Students decry impending budget cuts in SUCs, oppose funds for mandatory ROTC
Students decry impending budget cuts in SUCs, oppose funds for mandatory ROTC
For the past years, several State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) nationwide have faced budget cuts yearly.
The poor cuts down on staples as price hikes continue
The poor cuts down on staples as price hikes continue
When asked about the country’s inflation rate, Jemelie Polinar, a mother of three, let out a sigh as she picked the freshest yet cheapest squash. “To be honest, I don’t know anything about those numbers. What I know is that the poorest of the poor are suffering the most. This is our daily reality, from the increased transportation costs to the food we need.”
Spiral of violence
Spiral of violence
If the “spiral of violence” against journalists does end, or is at least minimized, the dividends would be to free expression, press freedom, and, quite possibly, the return of the enterprise and investigative journalism that this country needs to help it move forward.
World body checks out holes in Phl HR record
World body checks out holes in Phl HR record
Taking note of the government’s “refusal to cooperate with the international human rights mechanisms” and the ongoing investigations of EJKs by the International Criminal Court, the Committee prods the Philippines to put an end to EJKs of suspected drug offenders. It has recommended nine steps toward ending the killings.
Balik-Tanaw | God’s partners in dismantling and rebuilding
Balik-Tanaw | God’s partners in dismantling and rebuilding
Many people have always imagined God’s coming to bring disasters, wars, earthquakes, famines, and destruction. Some would proclaim that God is coming back because the signs of the times mentioned in the Gospel text (Luke 21:5-19) occur occasionally, one after the other, causing so much suffering — especially among our society’s marginalized sectors.
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