Gov’t action demanded over Basilan ferry tragedy
The family of Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso’s wife reportedly owns Aleson Shipping Lines.
Gov’t action demanded over Basilan ferry tragedy
Franck Dick A. Rosete is a community journalist based in Cagayan de Oro, the regional center of Northern Mindanao. His enthusiasm for writing community and people stories can be equated to an imperishable relationship, which he is abundant in, except for the romantic one.
Franck Dick A. Rosete is a community journalist based in Cagayan de Oro, the regional center of Northern Mindanao. His enthusiasm for writing community and people stories can be equated to an imperishable relationship, which he is abundant in, except for the romantic one.
Int’l groups call for Cumpio, Domequil release
Int’l groups call for Cumpio, Domequil release
Cumpio and Domequil were targeted because of their efforts to improve the lives of the poor people in Eastern Visayas.
Bukidnon children’s exposure to military firearms denounced
Bukidnon children’s exposure to military firearms denounced
Photographs posted by the Army online show that children were on the top of military armored vehicles, while some of them were assisted by soldiers in holding long firearms.
How ‘ex-rebels’ testimonies lead to conviction of Cumpio, Domequil
How ‘ex-rebels’ testimonies lead to conviction of Cumpio, Domequil
“It’s based on these self-serving testimonies of these military assets, whose credibility in the first place should be questioned."
‘Plain as day, GMA talents are regular employees’ – SC
‘Plain as day, GMA talents are regular employees’ – SC
“Plain as day, there exists an employer-employee relationship between GMA and respondent."
Groups to remember EDSA 1 with anti-corruption protests
Groups to remember EDSA 1 with anti-corruption protests
The demand for accountability and justice continues as the Marcos Jr administration has not yet prosecuted the so-called big fish behind the controversial flood control scandal.
Groups decry ‘questionable’ arrest of Negros Occidental journalist
Groups decry ‘questionable’ arrest of Negros Occidental journalist
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines - Negros Island Region chapter (NUJP-NIR) viewed Delilan’s arrest as pure intimidation and harassment aimed at silencing his critical reportage.
No other cases to prolong journalist’s detention – lawyer
No other cases to prolong journalist’s detention – lawyer
Cumpio’s conviction would set a dangerous precedent for journalists speaking truth to power.
Insufficient wage increase in Mindanao an ‘abomination’
Insufficient wage increase in Mindanao an ‘abomination’
While we create huge profits for the companies, the government is taking taxes that they are stealing.
Marcos Jr. urged to free detained journalist as court decisions near
Marcos Jr. urged to free detained journalist as court decisions near
Cumpio’s remaining charges highlighted how the government was throwing accusations against a community journalist who was just doing her job.
Review of safety protocol urged after photojournalist’s death during coverage
Review of safety protocol urged after photojournalist’s death during coverage
“Self-assessment on our ability to cover safely as well as establishing when and how to pull out of coverage is an essential step in coverage planning."
Policy reforms pushed following teacher’s death during classroom observation
Policy reforms pushed following teacher’s death during classroom observation
“The performance of teachers should not be based on the classroom observations because we teach every day.”
Red-tagging vs lawyer a ‘dangerous tactic’
Red-tagging vs lawyer a ‘dangerous tactic’
To vilify a lawyer for representing marginalized sectors and advocating civil liberties is an assault not only on his person but on the entire legal profession and on the people’s right to counsel
Group questions ban on journalists’ gadgets during budget signing
Group questions ban on journalists’ gadgets during budget signing
Speaking on condition of anonymity, a journalist told Bulatlat that they were informed about the rule through their group chat. As a result, they decided not to cover the signing at the venue and proceeded instead to their press office to monitor the event.
Attacks vs media continue
Attacks vs media continue
Of the 210 cases, eight media workers were killed under the Marcos Jr. administration as of October this year.
A dangerous precedent’ | Groups express concern on CA decision upholding Talaingod 13 conviction
A dangerous precedent’ | Groups express concern on CA decision upholding Talaingod 13 conviction
“Children who had fled fear and insecurity were portrayed as kidnap victims. Parents who testified that their children left voluntarily were sidelined. The broader context of militarization, school closures, and official hostility to Lumad education was treated as irrelevant."
Super health centers that should serve Filipinos, but they’re non-operational
Super health centers that should serve Filipinos, but they’re non-operational
“The recent exposé of the unfinished Mega Health Center Building at Sitio Macanhan, amounting to P65 million worth of public funds, has left us in question: where did our taxes go?”
For Int’l Human Rights Day, CPJ urges Marcos Jr. to free detained Filipino journalist
For Int’l Human Rights Day, CPJ urges Marcos Jr. to free detained Filipino journalist
Aside from calling on governments across the globe to free imprisoned journalists, they also called to end impunity for those who attack the press.
CHR launches probe on operation vs LGBTQ in Maguindanao del Sur
CHR launches probe on operation vs LGBTQ in Maguindanao del Sur
LGBTQ organizations earlier asserted that there is no Philippine law as well that criminalizes same-sex relationships
Justice still elusive after 16 years of Ampatuan massacre
Justice still elusive after 16 years of Ampatuan massacre
Media groups reiterated that families only received partial justice, as 44 individuals, including prominent members from the Ampatuan clan, were convicted since the promulgation in December 2019, and at least over 70 persons involved, including individuals carrying the Ampatuan surname, remain at large.
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