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Rein Tarinay | May 9, 2023
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Rights group, families urge gov’t to surface alleged NPA leader, IP rights advocate
Rights group, families urge gov’t to surface alleged NPA leader, IP rights advocate
“We believe that state security units have them in custody and fear for their safety and well-being. We urge whoever holds them to surface them immediately, respect their rights and treat them humanely."
CHR urged to probe killing of a farmer in Negros Occidental
CHR urged to probe killing of a farmer in Negros Occidental
"We are asking the CHR to extend help to the bereaved family of farmer Crispin Tingal and provide them with due assistance."
Balik-Tanaw | Political vision and program
Balik-Tanaw | Political vision and program
Many New Testament scholars agree that the Gospel of John is written for a beleaguered community torn from many sides. John’s community experience incessant harassment from their enemies. These enemies are (1) a well-established religious community and (2) a King who reads their loyalty swerving towards subversion. They earned their enemies because of their subversive belief that Jesus Christ was resurrected and now reigning from heaven. This theological belief has political implications that could spell life and death. This belief launches them into a political mission that directly offends the ruling elite.
At Ground Level | ‘Most lethal’ US drones deployed in Balikatan 2023
At Ground Level | ‘Most lethal’ US drones deployed in Balikatan 2023
Yesterday, the US and Philippine military forces formally ended their 18-day joint war games under the 38th version of the Balikatan. The various exercises, held in Northern and Central Luzon, involved more than 17,000 troops and live-firing of a variety of US modern weapons systems.
Marcos Jr. met with protest in the US
Marcos Jr. met with protest in the US
Even in the US, the message is clear: “Philippines is not for sale!”
Cagayan de Oro journalist files complaint vs Meta to unmask anonymous red-taggers
Cagayan de Oro journalist files complaint vs Meta to unmask anonymous red-taggers
“It is not just the journalist that can benefit from this, but also others who have been red-tagged in social media by anonymous media accounts. What this case will do is to surface that, to actually know who is doing this evil thing so we can take action.”
In the Philippines, journalists insist on being free
In the Philippines, journalists insist on being free
“We will continue to report, and we will continue to insist on being free.”
Filipino workers slam Marcos Jr.’s US visit amid ignored woes for wage hike
Filipino workers slam Marcos Jr.’s US visit amid ignored woes for wage hike
“There is nothing in the subservience of the Philippine government between rival countries US and China that will serve the interest of poor Filipinos.”
Labor Day 2023: Workers’ stories
Labor Day 2023: Workers’ stories
Workers from different parts of the country joined protest actions on Labor Day. In Manila, these workers asserted that a substantial wage hike is necessary.
For these workers, unionism does wonders
For these workers, unionism does wonders
“When I became a regular worker, I joined the union immediately. The union serves as our voice.”
Rights groups call for probe on killing of peace consultant
Rights groups call for probe on killing of peace consultant
Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay said that the reported summary execution of Posadas is a brazen violation of human rights instruments and international humanitarian law.
Heroes, martyrs of Southern Tagalog honored by progressives
Heroes, martyrs of Southern Tagalog honored by progressives
“Who are Ka Eden and Ka Eddie? They are good Christians, good Samaritans, and good revolutionaries. They followed the Christian example and dedicated their lives to solving inequality in our society.”
‘A grave attack on academic freedom,’ PUP decries termination of Prudente-Ramos accord
‘A grave attack on academic freedom,’ PUP decries termination of Prudente-Ramos accord
"For the longest time, the Accord served as our vanguard and sanctuary of our peace and wisdom in the University."
Question Everything | ‘Like the rain falling in torrents on a thousand raging rivers’
Question Everything | ‘Like the rain falling in torrents on a thousand raging rivers’
We need more testimonies and reports highlighting the lesser-known protests that contributed to the building of a formidable resistance to the dictatorship.
On Earth Day, green groups say no to Kaliwa Dam, environmentally damaging projects
On Earth Day, green groups say no to Kaliwa Dam, environmentally damaging projects
“The theme for this year's Earth Day is 'Invest in Our Planet'. Concurrently, the business sector should also divest in environmentally damaging projects."
Arrested NDFP consultant served as an altar boy in Davao City before joining Reds
Arrested NDFP consultant served as an altar boy in Davao City before joining Reds
Growing up into a normal and religious family, arrested NDFP consultant Eric Jun Casilao wanted to be a priest in his younger years.
How the Tiamzon spouses fought the Marcos Sr. dictatorship
How the Tiamzon spouses fought the Marcos Sr. dictatorship
In a 2014 interview with Bulatlat, the Tiamzon spouses detailed their political awakening as student activism flourished at the University of the Philippines at the time of the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
‘Tiamzons, 8 others were captured alive, tortured, killed’ – CPP
‘Tiamzons, 8 others were captured alive, tortured, killed’ – CPP
The Tiamzons were severely tortured with witnesses reporting that they "saw how the faces and bodies of the victims were smashed, apparently beaten with hard objects."
A journo’s win for benefits and compensation
A journo’s win for benefits and compensation
A journalist fights back against unfair working conditions.
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