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Dee Ayroso | Oct 6, 2015
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.
Killing of Agusan Sur activist ‘part of Oplan Bayanihan’ – Lumad group
Killing of Agusan Sur activist ‘part of Oplan Bayanihan’ – Lumad group
Even as the grief and rage over the spate of killings in Surigao del Sur has yet to wane, another Lumad activist was slain in the neighboring province of Agusan del Sur.
‘Sir Emok’s sacrifice’ pushes Alcadev teachers to carry on
‘Sir Emok’s sacrifice’ pushes Alcadev teachers to carry on
BULATLAT SPECIAL REPORT:
Like their students, the young teachers of Alcadev are just as afraid and traumatized. But the tragedy was the crucible that strengthened their resolve to continue to serve and teach the Lumad youth.
Junk DMCI coal plant, green groups urge DENR
Junk DMCI coal plant, green groups urge DENR
“Palawan has 17 key biodiversity areas, two World Heritage sites, and virtually the whole province - consisting of 1,780 islands - is a virtual protected area, protected by so many laws.”
Army, Alamara block Lumad festival, school celebration in Talaingod
Army, Alamara block Lumad festival, school celebration in Talaingod
In spite of military denials of links with paramilitary groups, Army soldiers and the paramilitary group Alamara continue to hold sway in southern Mindanao.
Lumad leader says CHR failed to probe paramilitary, Army abuses
Lumad leader says CHR failed to probe paramilitary, Army abuses
“Is the CHR serious with its intention to get to the roots of the problems of the Lumad evacuees?”
Green groups to De Lima: Resolve Ortega slay case before you go
Green groups to De Lima: Resolve Ortega slay case before you go
“Not doing so will only paint a picture that the capture of the Reyes brothers under Justice Secretary Leila De Lima is a mere publicity stunt.”
Int’l rights monitor urges Aquino to go after paramilitary, Army officials in Lumad attacks
Int’l rights monitor urges Aquino to go after paramilitary, Army officials in Lumad attacks
“Paramilitaries in Mindanao have been terrorizing tribal people, while the military, at best, does nothing.”
Fact-finding mission calls on gov’t to act on West Ph Sea crisis
Fact-finding mission calls on gov’t to act on West Ph Sea crisis
“The situation within the Philippine waters has reached the level of crisis and the fisherfolk are struggling to survive.”
UN experts condemn Lumad killings, urge Ph gov’t for independent probe
UN experts condemn Lumad killings, urge Ph gov’t for independent probe
“Military occupation of civilian institutions and killing of civilians...are unacceptable, deplorable and contrary to international human rights and international humanitarian standards.”
Ph solon decries Japan’s military shift with passage of new security laws
Ph solon decries Japan’s military shift with passage of new security laws
Japan’s new security laws amends its pacifist constitution.
From Martial Law to ‘daang matwid,’ paramilitary groups are alive and killing
From Martial Law to ‘daang matwid,’ paramilitary groups are alive and killing
BULATLAT SPECIAL REPORT:
As “force multipliers” for the Philippine Army, paramilitary groups were also multipliers of its human rights abuses in the past four decades.
Bastardization of the bagani
Bastardization of the bagani
“We have no discord, they are our brothers...but when the military armed them, they no longer recognize us as kin. And it hurts, because Lumads are being killed by other Lumads.”
#StopLumadKillings | Gov’t culture and arts arm joins call for justice
#StopLumadKillings | Gov’t culture and arts arm joins call for justice
“Their murder is the murder of the peoples’ soul.”
Lumad victims give testimonies to UN expert
Lumad victims give testimonies to UN expert
“These killings are under the context of the counterinsurgency program which is running short on a deadline.”
24th year of US bases treaty rejection | Progressives urge SC to decide on Edca
24th year of US bases treaty rejection | Progressives urge SC to decide on Edca
“The new Aguinaldos, Buencaminos and Paternos are still selling us down the river to foreign interests.”
#StopLumadKillings | Groups protest ‘butcher mining companies’ confab
#StopLumadKillings | Groups protest ‘butcher mining companies’ confab
“This mining conference’s top sponsors are also the leading sponsors of paramilitary groups that have sown terror across the mine-affected communities especially in Mindanao."
#GriefandRage | Thousands join funerals of 3 Surigao Sur ‘martyrs’
#GriefandRage | Thousands join funerals of 3 Surigao Sur ‘martyrs’
The three men brutally slain in the rampage by a paramilitary group in Surigao del Sur were laid to rest, amid calls for justice and the prosecution of their killers, suspected of following military orders.
#StopLumadKillings | Int’l rights advocates call for ‘global action for Mindanao’
#StopLumadKillings | Int’l rights advocates call for ‘global action for Mindanao’
“Be assured, my dear friends, be assured again, that you don’t stand alone.”
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