Dee Ayroso | Apr 4, 2020
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‘Heartless’ | Groups decry charges against QC urban poor
‘Heartless’ | Groups decry charges against QC urban poor
"The San Roque 21 were hungry Filipinos driven to desperation by the lack of government assistance, and yet they were met by an iron fist. Theirs is a no-win situation; their choice was either to die from hunger or to die from COVID-19, whichever way, to die undignified."
Beyond the virus: COVID-19 Special Coverage
Beyond the virus: COVID-19 Special Coverage
In-depth stories, analyses, features on the gov't response to #COVID19PH, including state of public health system & impacts of #COVIDPHQuarantine on the most vulnerable.
PGH as COVID-19 center: Capacities and Implications
PGH as COVID-19 center: Capacities and Implications
While they understand the urgency to address the COVID-19 pandemic, their hearts go to thousands of Filipinos relying on services only the likes of a government tertiary hospital can provide.
#COVID19Quarantine | ‘Rights violators should be made accountable’ — lawyer
#COVID19Quarantine | ‘Rights violators should be made accountable’ — lawyer
“This only confirms the state as de facto populist, not to mention, macho strongman authoritarianism.”
Constitutionality of ‘fake news’ provision can be challenged — lawyer
Constitutionality of ‘fake news’ provision can be challenged — lawyer
“This is a marching order for law enforcement authorities to use their weapon against the people unlawfully and without basis.”
NBI’s summons on Vico Sotto ‘pure harassment’ – lawyer
NBI’s summons on Vico Sotto ‘pure harassment’ – lawyer
“...[w]hy single out Mayor Sotto? Is this because he is supported by the people? Or is it because his response (to the pandemic) affirms the incompetence of the national government?”
Celebrities voice out dismay over Duterte’s ‘Shoot them dead’ statement, call out NBI’s summoning of Vico Sotto
Celebrities voice out dismay over Duterte’s ‘Shoot them dead’ statement, call out NBI’s summoning of Vico Sotto
Patayan agad agad ang pinagusapan? Ano ba yan. Di ba pwedeng... pan de sal, pansit, bitamina nalang?
#COVID19PH | From kids with love
#COVID19PH | From kids with love
Filipino children responded to the call of a doctor to create handmade cards for #COVID19PH patients.
Media accreditation for COVID-19 coverage, prior restraint — groups
Media accreditation for COVID-19 coverage, prior restraint — groups
“May we point out that the responsibility of the PCOO nor the PIA is government communication and information dissemination, not media accreditation and, certainly, not regulation.”
Arrests in QC reveal lack of gov’t support to lockdown-affected residents
Arrests in QC reveal lack of gov’t support to lockdown-affected residents
"The people are getting hungry. The answer to their fervent wish is simple. And yet they were violently dispersed and arrested all because this gathering is prohibited?"
Economic slowdown to worsen with COVID-19 lockdown
Economic slowdown to worsen with COVID-19 lockdown
“During an intense crisis, the economic policies that should be implemented are those that are pro-people.”
Woman peasant leader killed in Surigao del Sur
Woman peasant leader killed in Surigao del Sur
“Apique’s killing show that military operations continue despite the crisis the country is facing and the ‘preventive community quarantine’ being implemented in the province.”
Mass detention happens due to government’s lockdown inefficiency
Mass detention happens due to government’s lockdown inefficiency
As we witness the excruciatingly slow and inefficient governance of this administration, more lives are on the line – not only due to the dreaded disease but also due to hunger and desperation.
Women’s group provides warm meals for Marikina’s poor residents
Women’s group provides warm meals for Marikina’s poor residents
Most of the breadwinners in their village earn a living either as construction workers or market vendors.
Frontliners stage #ProtestFromWards to call for protection amid COVID-19 pandemic
Frontliners stage #ProtestFromWards to call for protection amid COVID-19 pandemic
“The government’s inaction on our plight is unacceptable. But still, we are committed to continue serving our people wholeheartedly with the highest degree of responsibility and efficiency.”
Babangon Tayo, a song for frontliners and Filipino people
Babangon Tayo, a song for frontliners and Filipino people
An original composition of the Concerned Artists of the Philippines released in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
‘Arrest of GenSan teacher, son sets dangerous precedent’ – right group
‘Arrest of GenSan teacher, son sets dangerous precedent’ – right group
“It has happened in Cebu and in General Santos City — it won’t be long before arresting critics for online posts becomes a national policy that could throw us back to the dark days of Marcosian martial rule.”
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