Balik-Tanaw | Pagiging Alagad
Madaling maging Kristiyano, pero ang magpaka-kristiyano ay paano? Marami sa atin naging kristiyano lamang sa papel, pero hindi nakikita na isinasabuhay ang ating pagiging mga binyagan.
Balik-Tanaw | Pagiging Alagad
For Odette survivors in Leyte, every day is a struggle
For Odette survivors in Leyte, every day is a struggle
Farmer Edgardo Gases and the thousands of affected families in the province are getting by through relief aids and with the help of relatives working in Manila.
Journalists covering agrarian dispute shot, beaten by armed goons
Journalists covering agrarian dispute shot, beaten by armed goons
“The shooting and intimidation of journalists are a blatant violation of press freedom. Journalists should not be hindered in covering stories especially those that involve human rights abuses against farmers and marginalized sectors.”
Heroes on call: Filipino health workers in the midst of an Omicron surge
Heroes on call: Filipino health workers in the midst of an Omicron surge
How can we go on duty if we, workers, could hardly breathe?
Why the junking of charges against 17 Mindanao activists is a ‘slap in the face of red-taggers’
Why the junking of charges against 17 Mindanao activists is a ‘slap in the face of red-taggers’
Since her release from prison last October 2021, Teresita Naul continues her work as a human rights defender.
Marcos slogans are just tactics, but…
Marcos slogans are just tactics, but…
If elected President, expect his policies in such areas as dealing with social unrest and the armed social movements to be influenced and shaped by the military’s perspectives and interests. Among other consequences, it will mean the persistence and worsening of the human rights crisis that has constricted what little remains of what passes for democracy in the Philippines.
Insulting presidential bets for supporting peace talks
Insulting presidential bets for supporting peace talks
Last Monday, National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) director-general Alex Paul Monteagudo insinuated it would be “insane” to resume peace talks with the Left, claiming it would surely fail as it did in the past. The four presidential aspirants, he reportedly said, were just trying to “gain votes” by appearing to be statesmen.
Balik-Tanaw | Pagbabago Ngayon Na
Balik-Tanaw | Pagbabago Ngayon Na
Tulad ni Hesus na hindi nangiming harapin ang nasa kapangyarihan upang ipahayag ang mabuting balita sa mga mahihirap, paglaya sa mga bihag at palayain ang mga inaapi. (Lukas 4:18) Buhay man ang naging kapalit.
Progressives back Leni, Kiko in 2022 polls
Progressives back Leni, Kiko in 2022 polls
“This is based on our united position on key issues such as the pandemic response, improving the lives of workers, farmers, the poor, and the indigenous peoples, the environment, human rights, and the pursuit of peace and sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea and the entire country.”
‘Colmenares makes it to 1Sambayan’s senatorial slate’
‘Colmenares makes it to 1Sambayan’s senatorial slate’
“This evening, important sections of the opposition were able to unite - 1Sambayan, and the supporters of Vice President Leni, Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, and Makabayan. This is the new face ng our battle, where we will have more unified actions and cooperations that are more intense than before.”
Guards, armed goons open fire at Bulacan farmers
Guards, armed goons open fire at Bulacan farmers
Security guards and armed goons opened fire at farmers in Sitio Ricafort, Barangay Tungkong Mangga, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, according to Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas.
Martial law spawned tyranny, plunder, rights groups tell Marcos Jr.
Martial law spawned tyranny, plunder, rights groups tell Marcos Jr.
“We will never tire in reiterating that the hands of the Marcoses are bloodied and dirty.”
Journalists question awarding of previous ABS-CBN frequencies to Duterte allies
Journalists question awarding of previous ABS-CBN frequencies to Duterte allies
Filipino journalists are questioning the selling of the broadcasting frequencies that were formerly assigned to ABS-CBN, one of the country's biggest media networks that was shutdown by President Duterte.
Amid railroading of Kaliwa Dam construction, public urged to vote leaders who respect Dumagat rights
Amid railroading of Kaliwa Dam construction, public urged to vote leaders who respect Dumagat rights
An environmental group is urging the Filipino people to elect leaders who will respect the rights of the indigenous peoples as the Philippine government continues to railroad the construction of the controversial Kaliwa Dam.
NUJP: Jail alleged mastermind behind the murder of journalist Gerry Ortega
NUJP: Jail alleged mastermind behind the murder of journalist Gerry Ortega
Filipino journalists continue their search for justice for slain journalist and environmentalist Gerry Ortega, 11 years after he was gunned down in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
‘No vax, no ride,’ a burden to Filipino workers
‘No vax, no ride,’ a burden to Filipino workers
Instead of implementing a restrictive and discriminating policy, the Move as One Coalition said the Philippine government should instead focus on ensuring proper ventilation in public transport and terminals, increasing public transport supply and allowing more public transport to operate, increasing the budget and distributing the financial aid for 2022, and the monitoring of the minimum public health standards.
No Exit
No Exit
Well thought-out, pro-active policies based on informed and rigorous analysis could have helped the country navigate the treacherous waters of the pandemic from its very onset in 2020. The need for them was especially evident during the last quarter of 2021, as well as at the present time. But they are precisely what were and are still missing in the far from strategic and purely reactive government response to the pandemic.
Marcos Jr. would pursue Duterte’s NTF-ELCAC
Marcos Jr. would pursue Duterte’s NTF-ELCAC
In this regard, Marcos Jr. is no different from Duterte, Pilgrims for Peace noted. They called on peace advocates to “exert all efforts to prevent a return to power of the Marcoses.”
Balik-Tanaw | Kagalingan Bilang Pamayanan
Balik-Tanaw | Kagalingan Bilang Pamayanan
Ang tunay na pagbangon mula sa isang krisis kailanman ay hindi maaaring gawin ng may pagkakanya-kanya. Tulad ng pagharap natin sa pandemya, hindi maaaring kumain at uminom ang iba habang patuloy ang pagdurusa ang marami.
15-year-old girl says soldiers abducted, raped her
15-year-old girl says soldiers abducted, raped her
“I was begging for the DSWD (to release me) but they forced me to sign a statement that says I voluntarily went there and did not want to go home. It was against my will.”
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