On Dumagat Day, tribes vow continuing resistance to Kaliwa dam project
"We will die fighting against the dam project. We will not leave our communities."
On Dumagat Day, tribes vow continuing resistance to Kaliwa dam project
War against drugs or war against poverty?
War against drugs or war against poverty?
The 4Ps program was supposed to provide youths like Eugene the opportunity to fulfill their dreams and help lift their families from poverty. But another government program, the antidrug campaign, has dimmed those hopes.
Is the drug war undermining the gains of government anti-poverty programs?
Is the drug war undermining the gains of government anti-poverty programs?
At least one in five victims of drug-related killings in Metro Manila in 2016 and 2017 were beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
Cutting of century-old trees halted temporarily due to protests
Cutting of century-old trees halted temporarily due to protests
Kabataan Partylist Cebu pointed out that this is the right time to review Cebu’s environmental policies as government pushes the purported ASEAN-backed Mega Cebu Vision 2050.
Groups mourn passing of former senator Pimentel
Groups mourn passing of former senator Pimentel
“He stood for human rights, good governance, and national sovereignty."
2020 national budget, financing war against the Filipino people
2020 national budget, financing war against the Filipino people
Karapatan-Southern Mindanao fears that the defense budget would be used to bomb more communities, rather than to defend the country’s territorial defense against China’s incursion.
Rights lawyers pay tribute to ‘fallen heroes’
Rights lawyers pay tribute to ‘fallen heroes’
“I urge the lawyers here to continue genuinely fighting for the people. Ben would always say there is nothing wrong with organizing and there is nothing wrong in defending the oppressed."
For Ground Zero IDPs, there’s no going back
For Ground Zero IDPs, there’s no going back
The landscape has changed. There is no restoring the landmarks of the bustling Marawi city center of old, its commercial area called Padian, and houses, mosques and schools. And for the people of MAA (most affected area) who fled the city in May 2017 leaving everything behind, 127,309 of them according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, there is no going back.
Katsuri: Sharing the sakadas’ dream
Katsuri: Sharing the sakadas’ dream
Daring enough to tackle the grim conditions of Filipino farmers, the production deserves attention and support especially this October, the Peasant Month.
Vaccination: Most deceptive tool of imperialism
Vaccination: Most deceptive tool of imperialism
The real underlying cause of deaths in epidemics is the dysfunctional health care system brought about by chronic socio-economic underdevelopment characteristic of a semi-feudal and semi-colonial society victimized by imperialism, not the loss of vaccine confidence due to the “Dengvaxia scare”.
On World Homeless Day, urban poor in Pasay lose homes to demolition
On World Homeless Day, urban poor in Pasay lose homes to demolition
"We hope our politicians learn their lessons and look closely at the plight of the poor. We are Filipinos.”
Investigate ‘ninja cops’, GCTA not youth leaders, Senate told
Investigate ‘ninja cops’, GCTA not youth leaders, Senate told
"Among those who should be investigated are those who freed convicted criminals, the ninja cops, those involved in pocketing public funds under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program of the National Task Force, and, most importantly, Duterte's sell-out of the country's sovereignty and patrimony.”
Tanghalang Pilipino stages Katsuri, a tribute to slain Negros activist
Tanghalang Pilipino stages Katsuri, a tribute to slain Negros activist
“One of the major themes [of ‘Katsuri’] that we’re trying to punch up is the importance of empathy and fighting for each other versus the individualistic nature of people when faced with trying realities."
Court junks charges against Mindoro peasant advocate
Court junks charges against Mindoro peasant advocate
Corazon said she was subjected to almost 24 hours of interrogation and illegal detention before being transferred to the Santa Cruz Municipal Police Station.
‘PMA cadet’s death teaches us to oppose military training’ – youth groups
‘PMA cadet’s death teaches us to oppose military training’ – youth groups
"If hazing is happening in the Philippine Military Academy, how much more if ROTC is revived?"
Kin turns to SC in a bid to release rights activist held by military
Kin turns to SC in a bid to release rights activist held by military
“She was only helping farmers; is that a crime? Please release my child."
Cops forcibly dismantle NutriAsia picketline
Cops forcibly dismantle NutriAsia picketline
Elements of the Cabuyao PNP, led by Lt. Col. Zeric Soriano, employees from the Cabuyao City Hall, along with hired goons from NutriAsia arrived at noon to demand the dismantling of the picketline.
Filipino youth join Global Climate Strike
Filipino youth join Global Climate Strike
MANILA – Youth and environmental groups in the country joined the worldwide protests dubbed “Global Climate Strike” on Sept. 20, as they sounded the alarm on the worsening climate crisis all over the planet. The global mobilization took place three days before the...
Students call for nationwide protest to commemorate martial law
Students call for nationwide protest to commemorate martial law
Student representatives from colleges and universities along Taft Avenue joined the nationwide call for a big protest action on Friday, Sept. 20, the eve of the 47th year since the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law.
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