Bangsamoro Organic Law: MILF questions gov’t compliance
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Bangsamoro Organic Law: MILF questions gov’t compliance
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.
Groups slam attacks vs campus journalists over support for Duterte’s arrest
Groups slam attacks vs campus journalists over support for Duterte’s arrest
CAGAYAN DE ORO — Groups of student leaders and campus journalists denounced the backlash received by an alliance of Ateneo student publications after it released a statement expressing support for the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Buklod Atenista, the...
Cagayan de Oro residents welcome stoppage order vs quarry ops
Cagayan de Oro residents welcome stoppage order vs quarry ops
“The recent stoppage of one of the major quarries in Sitio Suntingon, Barangay Bugo, marks a significant victory for the community, demonstrating the power of determination and the unwavering pursuit of truth.”
Gov’t urged to probe airstrikes’ impact on hinterlands, environment after Bukidnon crash
Gov’t urged to probe airstrikes’ impact on hinterlands, environment after Bukidnon crash
“It should have engaged with peace advocates and considered the resumption of peace talks with the CPP-NPA-NDF as a better alternative and correct approach in addressing the armed conflict.” CAGAYAN DE ORO – A thorough probe has been ensured after the missing...
Groups oppose liquefied natural gas plant project in Lanao del Norte town
Groups oppose liquefied natural gas plant project in Lanao del Norte town
Concerned groups expressed strong opposition to an energy company’s plan to construct a 600-megawatt liquefied natural gas power plant in Barangay Tacub, Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte.
Comelec urged to enforce red-tagging guidelines even on state forces
Comelec urged to enforce red-tagging guidelines even on state forces
Red-tagging, the practice of labeling individuals and organizations as communists or terrorists without due process, creates a foreboding environment, which may compromise the safety of candidates as well as their supporters and voters.
Progressives slam red-tagging of party-list groups in Cagayan de Oto
Progressives slam red-tagging of party-list groups in Cagayan de Oto
“These red-tagging posters only prove the endless intimidation and deception of the State against organized and progressive voices.”
Bicolano youth denounce Villafuerte’s outburst vs campus publication
Bicolano youth denounce Villafuerte’s outburst vs campus publication
Solidarity and support calling for the protection of student publications and accountability from authorities poured in from different campus publications and university councils in the Bicol region against Villafuerte who is running for governor.
‘They want to scare us’ | Accused journalist denounces gov’t over trumped-up charges
‘They want to scare us’ | Accused journalist denounces gov’t over trumped-up charges
“Why did they attack activists in Cagayan Valley? Why was I included in trumped-up charges? Like Frenchie Mae, I witnessed the problems in the society. An attack on journalists is an attack on the core of democracy.”
#Bulatlat24 | My proudest commitment: choosing ‘journalism for the people’
#Bulatlat24 | My proudest commitment: choosing ‘journalism for the people’
I chose to be part of Bulatlat, the longest-running online alternative news site in the country and the authority in human rights journalism in the Philippines, primarily because I believe in its principles and brand of journalism, which amplifies the voices of marginalized and oppressed. Bulatlat frames their stories based on the perspective of ordinary Filipinos while adhering to the highest standards of journalism.
Groups outline 12-point legislative agenda to uphold, protect human rights
Groups outline 12-point legislative agenda to uphold, protect human rights
CAGAYAN DE ORO — Civil society groups presented a 12-point human rights agenda which they believe candidates for the mid-term national elections should support. “For candidates who will become elected officials in May, the agenda that will be laid out in this...
Cagayan de Oro residents push to end quarrying due to flooding
Cagayan de Oro residents push to end quarrying due to flooding
Residents called on the local government of Cagayan de Oro to revoke the permits of all quarry operations in Sitio Suntingon in Barangay Bugo. They expressed alarm over the severe flooding they experienced which they believe is aggravated by the mountain quarry activities.
Cagayan de Oro artist harassed while performing silent protest during Iglesia ni Cristo rally
Cagayan de Oro artist harassed while performing silent protest during Iglesia ni Cristo rally
Nicolas Aca’s performance expressed a critique on “how religion can bind devotees to their leaders' agenda as if in chains.”
P23 wage hike an ‘insult’ to Northern Mindanao workers, labor group says
P23 wage hike an ‘insult’ to Northern Mindanao workers, labor group says
Bulatlat gathered the wage orders issued by RTWPB Northern Mindanao in the past years and found out that the most recent wage hike is the lowest increase to be implemented since 2018, specifically in the non-agriculture sector.
Cheaper rice prices ‘unlikely’ as high-cost agri inputs remain a struggle for farmers
Cheaper rice prices ‘unlikely’ as high-cost agri inputs remain a struggle for farmers
Rolan Cagas, who also sits as president of the Claveria Federation of Rice Farmers Associations, shared that their top concern was the rising prices of farm inputs, especially fertilizers, as it would now cost over P1,800 per sack, higher than the less-than-P1,000 price in the past years.
Gov’t urged to take action as Marawi internal refugees face eviction
Gov’t urged to take action as Marawi internal refugees face eviction
According to the IDP-led group Reclaiming Marawi Movement, approximately 5,000 displaced families are subject to eviction before the end of this year due to the expiring contract between the government and private landowners for the establishment of these shelters.
‘Modern slavery’ remains a problem in PH, advocates say
‘Modern slavery’ remains a problem in PH, advocates say
The Philippines remains a global hotspot for online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC), where the increase in cases was recorded during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the high internet usage and economic instability.
Groups urge gov’t to prioritize reopening of Lumad schools in Mindanao
Groups urge gov’t to prioritize reopening of Lumad schools in Mindanao
The child-focused group noted there was an estimate of 10,000 IP students in Mindanao who were affected after the discontinuation of over 200 Lumad schools, which were built by non-government organizations, IP communities, and church workers.
15 years later, still no justice for Ampatuan Massacre victims
15 years later, still no justice for Ampatuan Massacre victims
“I can’t accept until now. It has been 15 years, but there is still no further action. I lost my trust in the government,” said Catherine Nuñez whose son Victor, a UNTV reporter, was one of the 32 media workers and 26 others killed in the bloody massacre.
Red-tagged veteran journalist to gov’t: ‘We need laws to criminalize red-tagging’
Red-tagged veteran journalist to gov’t: ‘We need laws to criminalize red-tagging’
“The allegations were baseless, but the implications were severe. Being publicly associated with terrorism puts my life at immediate risk,” Cong Corrales said.
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