Should firefighters carry guns?
For a Filipino firefighter, the much-needed modernization has become unnecessarily controversial due to the provision that would allow at least 2,200 firefighters to carry firearms.
Should firefighters carry guns?
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‘Shameless’ | Bongbong’s presidential bid a spit on the graves of martial law victims – groups
‘Shameless’ | Bongbong’s presidential bid a spit on the graves of martial law victims – groups
“Last weeks' Sandiganbayan ruling ordering the return of the Marcos' ill-gotten wealth worth more than P100 million ($1.9 million) that was deposited by former Traders Royal Bank is but a small showcase of the largesse and greed of the Marcoses. His bid will undoubtedly be funded through the plundered funds from the nation’s coffers from the time of his father’s dictatorship."
‘Purging of books is an attack on academic freedom’
‘Purging of books is an attack on academic freedom’
“Instead of providing a space for students to think for themselves, universities under the pressure of the NTF-ELCAC surrender the right to read hence giving way to the government’s anti-communist hysteria.”
On World Teacher’s Day, re-election sought for partylist upholding teachers’ rights and welfare
On World Teacher’s Day, re-election sought for partylist upholding teachers’ rights and welfare
ACT Teachers Partylist filed today their candidacy papers as they seek re-election in the partylist elections next year in their bid to continue their fight for the rights and welfare of Filipino teachers.
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Lab Notes | PAREX: The extent of environmental pollution and degradation
Lab Notes | PAREX: The extent of environmental pollution and degradation
Various organizations have collectively taken a position against Pasig River Expressway (PAREX), as it would cause irreparable damage not only to the Pasig River and its interconnecting ecosystems, but also to our cultural heritage and public transportation system.
Why groups are opposing the ‘ayuda-less’ 2022 national budget
Why groups are opposing the ‘ayuda-less’ 2022 national budget
Programs for both health and education services were slashed while billions are allocated for the government’s infrastructure program, red-tagging operations of government agencies, and the big lump sump under the Office of the President.
Union calls for PGH budget increase amid the sorry state of hospital
Union calls for PGH budget increase amid the sorry state of hospital
For perspective, the PGH received P6.87 billion ($134.90 Billion) in 2021. Thus, instead of increasing the hospital’s budget because of the increasing expenses due to the demands of the pandemic, the proposed budget cuts the hospital’s allocation by 18 percent.
Is the PH Army merely browsing alternative news? Experts say otherwise
Is the PH Army merely browsing alternative news? Experts say otherwise
IT experts said that the behavior flagged in the cyberattacks against alternative news sites does not exhibit normal browsing, contrary to the claims during the budget deliberations before the House of Representatives that it was a mere "surfing activity."
Veteran journo urges SC to reverse Ombudsman decision acquitting her captors
Veteran journo urges SC to reverse Ombudsman decision acquitting her captors
“It is my fervent prayer and wish that the highest court of this land will give due cognizance of my inviolable right as a Filipino and hold to account all those who have caused me untold trauma up to this day.”
Wyeth employees get fired under guise of ‘team building exercises’
Wyeth employees get fired under guise of ‘team building exercises’
According to the labor federation Drug/Food and Allied Workers Federation (DFA-KMU), Wyeth Philippines managemen6 launched a “team-building exercise” for workers in their Warehouse division when they were instead served redundancy notices.
International group urges UN body to probe Philippine’s human rights situation
International group urges UN body to probe Philippine’s human rights situation
“Activists have been killed over the last year, both by the security forces and by unknown individuals. In many instances, activists were killed after being red-tagged. In virtually none of the cases has anyone been held accountable for the killings."
The Rody-Pharmally Arts and Crafts Show
The Rody-Pharmally Arts and Crafts Show
This is how you defend corruption -- er, repair a face shield.
Wealth tax on billionaires can boost economic, medical response – IBON
Wealth tax on billionaires can boost economic, medical response – IBON
“Substantial revenues can be raised by taxing the country’s super-rich who can well afford to contribute much more to COVID-19 response and other needs. This is aside from how the administration can realign funds from bloated infrastructure, military and police, and debt servicing items in the proposed 2022 budget.”
Timeline | Cyber-attacks against alternative news
Timeline | Cyber-attacks against alternative news
Bulatlat looks back on the cyberattacks launched against independent media in the Philippines.
Military told to stop harassing woman Lumad leader’s kin
Military told to stop harassing woman Lumad leader’s kin
“We in UP hold Bai and all Lumad leaders in very high esteem – for her incredible strength and leadership, for standing for her advocacy and for defending her tribe. She’s very strong and vocal. There is no way we could silence Bai.”
Progressives field 2 senatorial bets, 5 partylist groups for 2022 elections
Progressives field 2 senatorial bets, 5 partylist groups for 2022 elections
“We will continue to serve the people, we will continue to fight for a just and prosperous society. It is time for the opposition to unite, unite with the people to end Duterte’s tyranny and dynasty.” -- Neri Colmenares, Makabayan senatorial candidate
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Market Watch | Farmers appeal for agri support, demand higher budget for food production in 2022
Market Watch | Farmers appeal for agri support, demand higher budget for food production in 2022
“The current regime is set to leave a more food-insecure Philippines. Duterte is the biggest typhoon, the worst pest for a Filipino farmer. One in four food products in the country is imported.”
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