Nothing wrong in helping kids on first day of school, says child rights group
Since when did helping children become a crime?
Nothing wrong in helping kids on first day of school, says child rights group
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Groups call for higher subsidy for PH students after ‘ill-prepared’ aid distribution
Groups call for higher subsidy for PH students after ‘ill-prepared’ aid distribution
Thousands of poor students and parents who flocked the Department of Social Welfare and Development local headquarters walked back home empty-handed and disappointed.
Missing Kalinga-based IP rights activist found
Missing Kalinga-based IP rights activist found
“Active since the Chico Dam struggle, he has persistently campaigned against dams, mines, and other forms of development aggression against the Cordillera peoples. For his committed work, he was wrongly red-tagged and subjected to surveillance and harassment."
Public school teachers struggle as face-to-face classes resume
Public school teachers struggle as face-to-face classes resume
“DepEd wants a 21st-century learning but the support it is giving to teachers is still pegged from the old days.”
Fishers’ group slams insufficient fuel aid amid low fisheries output
Fishers’ group slams insufficient fuel aid amid low fisheries output
A fishers group found the tambiolo system of distributing fuel aid unacceptable. "Fuel subsidy," they said, "is essential to every fisherfolk who bears the brunt of the cumulative oil price increases. It is not, and should not be a game of chances for our ailing fishing sector."
Missionaries say work for the rural poor hampered by relentless attacks
Missionaries say work for the rural poor hampered by relentless attacks
“RMP’s mission work has been seriously hampered because of the relentless state attacks, depriving much-needed services to the poor."
Martial law survivors assail proposed renaming of a state university after late dictator Marcos Sr.
Martial law survivors assail proposed renaming of a state university after late dictator Marcos Sr.
A group of martial law survivors decried the proposed renaming of a state university in the hometown of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., saying that it was an official government imprimatur to deodorize a shameful legacy.”
Charges against 16 individuals unvetted, baseless – lawyers group
Charges against 16 individuals unvetted, baseless – lawyers group
"To indict the 16 individuals merely on the basis of unvetted or still to be clarified statements, without strong documentary or object proof, is to act on rumors. No less than the Department of Justice is expected to heed the principles of justice, truth and fairness in the conduct of its duty to the public which it has sworn to serve."
69-year-old environmental defender maintains rebellion raps have no basis
69-year-old environmental defender maintains rebellion raps have no basis
“Our fight for the environment is a fight for the next generation not only for the citizens of Pakil, but also its surrounding area."
Progressive groups reiterate call for release of De Lima
Progressive groups reiterate call for release of De Lima
"The entire case against De Lima emanated from the DOJ and only the department can put a stop to this prime example of how state prosecution is being used for political persecution as in the case of so many other political prisoners.”
‘Maid in Malacañang’ is made, manipulated, Marcosian
‘Maid in Malacañang’ is made, manipulated, Marcosian
Is this alternate history? No. It is melodrama. It's the Marcoses using cinema to re-create themselves as family wronged by history. The problem with that is how the audience will take this, given that we have been fed with that soap-opera theme for decades of rich families being wronged.
Filipino authors say dictating what should be written is a form of terrorism
Filipino authors say dictating what should be written is a form of terrorism
“We believe that the accusers have not read our books in entirety… We believe it is a form of terrorism to dictate what can be written and how to write it."
Martial Law victims denied reparation push for new bill
Martial Law victims denied reparation push for new bill
“With the HRVCB officially functus officio, there is a growing clamor among many martial law human rights violations victims and relatives and human rights groups for a new law that will continue the recognition and reparation as mandated by RA 10368."
Pambansang wika at ang panghahalimaw ng NTF-ELCAC
Pambansang wika at ang panghahalimaw ng NTF-ELCAC
Wala sa lugar ni kakayahan ng NTF-ELCAC na magsuri ng mga akda. Kung gustong magsulat nila Badoy at Celiz ng literaturang “di subersibo,” magsulat sila. Ngunit malaking insulto sa utak nating mga Pilipino na diktahan ng isang “task force” para sugpuin ang rebolusyonaryong kilusan ang ating sensibilidad, panlasa at kakayahang magproseso ng nababasa at bumuo ng sariling kritika.
KWF bans publication-distribution of 5 new books
KWF bans publication-distribution of 5 new books
“Let us not allow this cabal to dictate on how we create art! They have no place in free speech! They have no right to prevent our right to create free art!”
QC Court grants Bulatlat’s plea vs blocking memo
QC Court grants Bulatlat’s plea vs blocking memo
“To the Court, any limitation or restriction in the exercise of one’s right, no matter the extent, is a form of deprivation and clearly a violation of such right."
In search of missing activists, groups seek high court’s help
In search of missing activists, groups seek high court’s help
“We will continue fighting until the armed forces of Marcos Jr. surface our fellow human rights defenders. We will seek all legal actions and remedies to secure Loi and Ador’s rights and freedom, and to hold their criminal violators accountable."
Market Watch | Still no word from Marcos Jr. on how to address price hikes, groups say
Market Watch | Still no word from Marcos Jr. on how to address price hikes, groups say
“What good are farm-to-market roads if they do not have anything to transport? Agriculture and fisheries productivity has worsened due to continuous hikes in production costs."
Fidel Agcaoili and the peace process
Fidel Agcaoili and the peace process
“It is important to remember his life and resistance today, especially in the era of systematic defamation against the revolutionary movement. If he were alive today, he would become a victim of the terrorist-tagging spree of the NTF-ELCAC)."
PH lawyer wins US award for championing human rights
PH lawyer wins US award for championing human rights
"This award will encourage us even more, to continue our work defending human rights and civil liberties in the Philippines."
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