Initial win for press freedom
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Bulatlat Contributors | Oct 13, 2022
‘De Lima should not have been jailed in the first place’
‘De Lima should not have been jailed in the first place’
“In the first place, Sen. Leila de Lima shouldn’t be in jail over preposterous, retaliatory and baseless charges."
Nowhere in sight? | Filipino health workers still in search of hazard pay, COVID-19 allowances
Nowhere in sight? | Filipino health workers still in search of hazard pay, COVID-19 allowances
The end of the COVID-19 pandemic may be “in sight” as far as the World Health Organization is concerned. But for Filipino health workers, their rightful hazard pay and allowances remain nowhere to be seen.
‘More harm than good’ | IT experts say proposed SIM card registration dangerous
‘More harm than good’ | IT experts say proposed SIM card registration dangerous
“We see the dangers it poses to the public, especially now that our data seemed to have been leaked, and that the collected information were not protected."
‘Insensitive and shameless’ | Groups question Marcos Jr. F1 Grand Prix trip
‘Insensitive and shameless’ | Groups question Marcos Jr. F1 Grand Prix trip
We would like to remind Malacañang that anything that involves public funds and resources requires transparency. We saw none of that last weekend.”
IT experts: SIM card registration will not cure text scams
IT experts: SIM card registration will not cure text scams
IT experts instead called on the government to review and strengthen the Data Privacy Act of 2012 as targeted text scams escalate due to the illegal distribution of personal data.
Groups to new CHR chair: uphold human rights, remain independent
Groups to new CHR chair: uphold human rights, remain independent
"Given the example set by the late CHR Chair Chito Gascon, Atty. Palpal-latoc has big shoes to fill. But we hope to see the same exacting standards of integrity, independence, probity, steadfastness as well as openness and support for victims of human rights violations that are demanded of him and the entire commission especially amid a pervasive climate of impunity."
Labor group condemns arrest warrant vs UP student-leader, driver’s group president
Labor group condemns arrest warrant vs UP student-leader, driver’s group president
KMU said that the "ratified" warrant stems from a peaceful protest that was held in July 2020.
Rights, envi defenders say Marcos Jr.’s UN speech reeks of hypocrisy, empty promises
Rights, envi defenders say Marcos Jr.’s UN speech reeks of hypocrisy, empty promises
Human rights defenders and environmental advocates are up in arms over what they referred to as a "grand show of hypocrisy" as Ferdinand Marcos Jr. addressed the United Nations' General Assembly.
4 arrested while fishing in Laguna de Bay
4 arrested while fishing in Laguna de Bay
They were reportedly fined P2,500 ($43) each over a supposed offense that, according to Pamalakaya, the maritime police based in Taguig City was "unable to identify."
Marcos urged to raise concerns vs Chinese incursions on UN Assembly
Marcos urged to raise concerns vs Chinese incursions on UN Assembly
"[Marcos] should garner support from the international community in pressuring China to comply with the international ruling and abandon their irrational claim over our waters."
Groups denounce harassment vs red-tagged Panay peasant leader
Groups denounce harassment vs red-tagged Panay peasant leader
“For decades, Nay Lucia has been sharing her wide array of skills in sustainable organic farming by training farmers across the country both in the technical and advocacy and lobbying aspect of sustainable organic agriculture."
Slicing through the new president’s first budget proposal
Slicing through the new president’s first budget proposal
Fast-forward to today, as the proposed 2023 national budget is being railroaded in Congress, the new administration’s priorities are now getting clear. What’s in it for the people? Not much, apparently.
Privatization, Philippine-style | Residents pay higher for dirty water
Privatization, Philippine-style | Residents pay higher for dirty water
Given how political and business interests have aligned themselves with the current administration, it is uncertain how long proverbial faucets will have to be left running to reach clarity on the issue of water privatization.
Artists pay tribute to the late poet Richard Gappi
Artists pay tribute to the late poet Richard Gappi
Isang premyadong makata, mamamahayag, at manggagawang pangkultura, inialay ni Richard Regadillo Gappi (1971-2022) ang kaniyang sining sa pagsisilbi sa bayan. Naging masugid na kontributor ng bulatlat.com si Gappi, kilala rin sa palayaw na “Insad.”
Case of persecution in Canada? | Filipino migrant rights leader faces deportation
Case of persecution in Canada? | Filipino migrant rights leader faces deportation
The story of Danilo de Leon’s journey of leaving behind his family in the Philippines to work abroad is perhaps the story of most Filipino migrant workers, especially parents. He did so, after all, to provide a better future for his two children.
Art exhibit features Neil Doloricon’s social realism
Art exhibit features Neil Doloricon’s social realism
'Kamao ang Hugis ng Puso' alludes to the essence of Doloricon’s life and work, his passion (puso) being always entangled with a cause and struggle (kamao).
Filipinos in Canada continue to fight denialism
Filipinos in Canada continue to fight denialism
“We are afraid (the government) will bury our history. We are afraid they will burn all of our archives and books."
Son of Martial Law victim stresses need to fight oppressive system
Son of Martial Law victim stresses need to fight oppressive system
“It has only been three months since the son of the dictator sat in power, and my mother is already back behind bars."
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