Committed to national democracy, Bayan marks 40th year
“The conditions are very favorable now for progress and success."
Reynard Magtoto is a Bicolano journalist and press freedom advocate. He often travels either to find stories or to respond to fellow colleagues under attack. He is soft-spoken with a quiet grin but his best asset, according to him, are his tantalizing eyes.
Reynard Magtoto is a Bicolano journalist and press freedom advocate. He often travels either to find stories or to respond to fellow colleagues under attack. He is soft-spoken with a quiet grin but his best asset, according to him, are his tantalizing eyes.
“The conditions are very favorable now for progress and success."
Aside from financial struggles, the Anoling evacuees are facing numerous challenges, including inadequate sanitation facilities.
“At a time when accountability must be demanded of those responsible for large-scale corruption and the misuse of public funds, it is unacceptable that humanitarian and community-based organizations are instead being targeted, discredited, and placed at risk,
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urged the Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct a thorough investigation and swiftly identify both the perpetrators and any possible masterminds behind Samar’s murder.
Various media groups in the Philippines and abroad mourn while condemning the attack against Samar.
"Behind them lies the silent but dangerous practice of red-tagging, and intimidation that causes fear, apprehension, and violation of the human rights of teachers, students, and school staff."
Hava said he used to marshal protest actions during the Duterte administration. “ I’m already participating in the Lakbay Dalangin.”
Human rights group Karapatan Southern Tagalog criticized the Marcos Jr. administration, linking Tallow’s abduction to a broader pattern of attacks against peasants and activists in Southern Tagalog and Bicol.
“No amount of military distortion can cover up the fact that they were the ones who disrespected the traditional culture of Maundy Thursday for Christians."
Makabayan Bicol expressed alarm over the growing incidents of red-tagging, and outright threats against progressive candidates, their campaigners and supporters even with the issuance by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) of Resolution No. 1116 prohibiting acts associated with red-tagging.
Our fellow Bicolanos deserve genuine change in the country. Our Makabayan candidates echo their aspirations."
Media groups in Albay province reminded a Bicol-based government official on the role of private media outlets and the free press not being a threat in dealing with public scrutiny.
"Each day that they remain missing is torture for their loved ones. James and Felix did not commit any crime. James is an activist, who served the workers. Felix is a cyclist, and an environmental defender," the leaflet of two missing activists read.
“These people are innocent civilians being tagged by the NTF-ELCAC as NPAs. Out of their desperation, they are using the civilians for their report on the counter-insurgency program."
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