Lana Linaban: An epitome of a woman unbound
Lana Linaban, second nominee of Anakpawis Partylist, says she draws her strength and inspiration from the people.
Lana Linaban: An epitome of a woman unbound
Ka Paeng and his continuing fight for the toiling masses
Ka Paeng and his continuing fight for the toiling masses
Rafael "Ka Paeng" Mariano survived the Marcos dictatorship and the Mendiola Massacre. He is seeking to return as a lawmaker as first nominee of Anakpawis Partylist, which seeks to represent farmers, workers, fisherfolk, national minorities, and the urban and rural poor in the House of Representatives.
Artists hope protest art can help frustrate the return of another Marcos
Artists hope protest art can help frustrate the return of another Marcos
As the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) turned down an art exhibit for being too political, the works of progressive artists found a place where it is needed the most - the streets.
What gov’t workers want from the next Philippine president
What gov’t workers want from the next Philippine president
Ending contractualization is a campaign promise of President Duterte.
How a women’s rights advocate-lawmaker walked the talk of defending women, children
How a women’s rights advocate-lawmaker walked the talk of defending women, children
“This is what our current situation calls for: that women should stand up and fight, not only for their rights but for the liberation of the nation where they belong.”
A doctor and environmentalist rises to fight for equitable health system
A doctor and environmentalist rises to fight for equitable health system
Jean Lindo, a doctor specializing in anesthesiology and community medicine, has dedicated the past four decades of her life to her advocacies on women's rights and access to health care.
Lucia Francisco, a hardworking woman community organizer
Lucia Francisco, a hardworking woman community organizer
Lucia Francisco is no stranger to hard work and perseverance. This she hopes to bring to the halls of the House of Representatives.
Senatorial bets on wage hike, ‘endo’ and job creation
Senatorial bets on wage hike, ‘endo’ and job creation
Of the select senatorial candidates, five progressives and labor leaders have expressed support for a national minimum wage.
Dramatis personae
Dramatis personae
The Easter Sunday Moreno-Lacson-Gonzales debacle is making it clear to anyone with at least a double-digit IQ who the true candidates of the opposition are, and, incidentally, who is succeeding in convincing the electorate that the right leaders are those who can competently address the many problems of the terrible present and lead this country to a hopeful future. It could be a major turning point in one of the most crucial Philippine elections in decades.
Duterte advice to successor: resume peace negotiations
Duterte advice to successor: resume peace negotiations
President Duterte has just over a month to go in his six-year term. He could help much in enabling the succeeding administration to resume the GRP-NDFP peace talks, by removing a number of obstacles that his presidency has put in place.
Balik-Tanaw | Peter became a different person – a Rock!
Balik-Tanaw | Peter became a different person – a Rock!
Jesus, you chose the lowly Lake of Galilee to meet your successor who would continue your mission, please do the same for our country. Please choose the humblest yet most capable of running the country. The Filipinos deserve a better leader, one who relates with the poor, loves the poor and is poor. Amen.
Makabayan endorses 10 more senators
Makabayan endorses 10 more senators
A coalition of progressive partylists has expressed their support to 10 more senatorial candidates two weeks before the May 9 election.
Court sustains junking of Hilongos case ruling, finds evidence ‘riddled with gaping holes’
Court sustains junking of Hilongos case ruling, finds evidence ‘riddled with gaping holes’
The Manila court that reviewed the voluminous records of the multiple murder charges said the evidence presented were "riddled with gaping holes."
Presidential candidates’ stand on resuming peace talks, addressing roots of armed conflict
Presidential candidates’ stand on resuming peace talks, addressing roots of armed conflict
Xandra Bisenio, daughter of detained peace consultant Rey Casambre, said the next president should address the root causes of the armed conflict.
Bulatlat Special Coverage: People’s Agenda 2022
Bulatlat Special Coverage: People’s Agenda 2022
As Filipinos return to the polling precinct next month, Bulatlat, the Philippines' longest-running online alternative news and authority in human rights reporting, has revisited the stand of those running for president and vice president on issues confronting the...
Filipino historian now on TikTok to fight disinformation, historical revisionism
Filipino historian now on TikTok to fight disinformation, historical revisionism
Historian Francis Gealogo hopes that his TikTok videos will not only remind people of bits and pieces of facts in Philippine history but also its continuing relevance.
PUP students decry ‘hell semester’ as admin lifts academic ease
PUP students decry ‘hell semester’ as admin lifts academic ease
During the pandemic, students faced difficulties with distance learning, citing lack of gadgets, slow internet connection, and lack of conducive environment to study, to name a few. There were also students who were forced to work on the side to make ends meet for their families.
Balik-Tanaw | From Where I Sit…Some Musings On Holy Week
Balik-Tanaw | From Where I Sit…Some Musings On Holy Week
From where I sit, I turn my gaze to these saints, these holy ones. They too have had their share of their own passion, death and resurrection. They have followed Jesus’ path unto death. We too are called now. This is our time
Immodest proposals
Immodest proposals
What is behind all these is the unarticulated but nevertheless all-encompassing determination to once more, as during Marcos Sr.’s benighted rule, make the democratization that has been long in coming to this country as difficult if not as impossible of an achievement quite simply because its realization would be contrary to dynastic interests.
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