Indigenous peoples boo PH Armed Forces chief in ‘phone dialogue’
“The Lumád who were killed there were those who joined the NPA.”
Indigenous peoples boo PH Armed Forces chief in ‘phone dialogue’
Dee Ayroso is a self-taught illustrator and was a Bulatlat editor before she focused on cartooning. Comics is where her flaws and strengths in writing and drawing can sit together and have coffee.
Dee Ayroso is a self-taught illustrator and was a Bulatlat editor before she focused on cartooning. Comics is where her flaws and strengths in writing and drawing can sit together and have coffee.
Protesters in US embassy violent dispersal overcome injuries, trauma
Protesters in US embassy violent dispersal overcome injuries, trauma
“People showed defiance, assertion and grit. And because they have been wounded, they will even be more assertive next time.”
Protesters tell police: ‘Talk to our lawyers’
Protesters tell police: ‘Talk to our lawyers’
“Mr. Sumalbag and the other victims of the violent dispersal wish not to be approached, interviewed and/or asked for any statements without our presence and assistance as their counsels.”
Protesters: ‘We will tell the President what really happened’
Protesters: ‘We will tell the President what really happened’
“When we sit down with the President, we will not only brief him on what actually happened during the dispersal. We will also take that opportunity to explain to him the calls and demands of national minorities.”
National minority alliance calls to ‘end US imperialism’
National minority alliance calls to ‘end US imperialism’
At Mendiola Bridge, the same calls were heard: to defend the ancestral lands, pullout soldiers and paramilitary groups in the communities and give justice to slain victims. Only louder this time, and interspersed with "Death to US Imperialism!"
The national minorities: Victims of oppression, discrimination and violence
The national minorities: Victims of oppression, discrimination and violence
“We see no difference between the paramilitary groups and the Manila police who showed us the same brutality.”
Protesters to sue police in US embassy violent dispersal
Protesters to sue police in US embassy violent dispersal
“Sandugo condemns this as a terrorist act by the PNP.”
50 injured, 29 nabbed as police disperse protest at US embassy
50 injured, 29 nabbed as police disperse protest at US embassy
“Today, we witnessed how even our local security forces are keen on employing violent tactics to quell the dissent of the marginalized and the oppressed."
Agrarian revolution in Cordillera
Agrarian revolution in Cordillera
A peace consultant narrates how revolutionary efforts improved lives and showcased self-determined development in the remotest mountain communities.
National minorities call for dismissal of trumped-up cases vs. activists
National minorities call for dismissal of trumped-up cases vs. activists
Protesters decried the continuing attacks against their leaders and communities, and the injustice for victims of the past administration.
Indigenous peoples, Moros launch national minority alliance
Indigenous peoples, Moros launch national minority alliance
"A blood compact united our ancestors way back in history. Now we are united again in one struggle."
National minorities’ call for right to ancestral lands, self-determination echoes in Manila
National minorities’ call for right to ancestral lands, self-determination echoes in Manila
"This is a historic event for all of us, to see all marginalized and minoritized tribes gather in Manila."
National minorities march to Mendiola Oct 13
National minorities march to Mendiola Oct 13
For the first time, the unified ranks of indigenous peoples and Moro bring their calls to the National Capital Region.
2nd year of Laude killing | Groups heighten call to end VFA, Edca
2nd year of Laude killing | Groups heighten call to end VFA, Edca
“There would be no other way to best honor the memory of Jennifer Laude and boost the people’s cry for justice than by putting an end to the special treatment enjoyed by Pemberton and abrogating Edca, VFA.”
Duterte’s #First100Days | Progressives praise, challenge gov’t
Duterte’s #First100Days | Progressives praise, challenge gov’t
“The contradictions will sharpen as pro-US factions of the ruling elite maneuver and resist President Duterte’s assertions of sovereignty. ... The people should remain vigilant and should struggle even harder for fundamental reforms and social change.”
Duterte’s #First100Days | ‘Reforms have begun for environment’
Duterte’s #First100Days | ‘Reforms have begun for environment’
“The Duterte administration is full of contradictions, but the positive outweighs the negative.”
World Teachers’ Day | Groups call for release of detained Lumád school teacher, staff
World Teachers’ Day | Groups call for release of detained Lumád school teacher, staff
“We ask for the intervention of President Rodrigo R. Duterte on this matter as he has committed to work for the welfare of the lumads in their right to education and to just peace in their ancestral communities.” By DEE AYROSO Bulatlat MANILA – On World Teachers’...
‘End VFA, Edca’ | Progressives urge Duterte to act on anti-US imperialism tirades
‘End VFA, Edca’ | Progressives urge Duterte to act on anti-US imperialism tirades
“If President Duterte cannot get support from his officials, we assure him that Filipino workers are willing to back his assertion of our sovereignty against US and other foreign intervention once he has turned it into actual, concrete and written policies.”
‘Maverick’ | Green group hails DENR head for ‘political will’ vs. destructive mining
‘Maverick’ | Green group hails DENR head for ‘political will’ vs. destructive mining
Environmentalists hope government action against destructive firms will lead towards reorientation of the mining industry.
Martial law or not, need for radical change remains
Martial law or not, need for radical change remains
“The Marcos dictatorship failed to crush the revolutionary movement. ...and no reactionary government can defeat it as long as the societal bases and factors for their existence remain.”
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