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“After suffering from this kind of lowly treatment from COWD, we are hurtfully beginning to believe that we are really second-class residents.”
Nica is still a student of Wesleyan University-Philippines in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija. However, this does not stop her in pursuing justice. Desaparecidos said that she has been an active member since her brother’s disappearance and a frequent speaker during protests and forums on human rights violations.
“We demand accountability, proper assistance for the victims, and decent jobs in the Philippines so that no Filipino is ever forced to work and suffer abuse abroad."
PAMALAKAYA cited the proposed 50-meter no-sail zone around each wind turbine as a major concern, warning that it would severely restrict access to traditional fishing areas.
"Marcos Jr. is once again betraying the nation's sovereignty in exchange for missiles, weapons, and the wars of imperialism."
“Pope Francis encouraged the Catholic Church to listen to the laments of the oppressed. He is the face of Christ in our time.”
“In schools, students are overcrowded — fighting for slots, for teachers — all while extreme heat is worsening in our schools.”
Both leaders cited the country’s underdeveloped economy as the root of persistent poverty and inflation. Ramos explained that foreign monopolies and political elites dominate the economy, and that the Marcos administration has failed to strengthen vital sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing.
“The arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity marks a turning point. But it is only the beginning. Justice must not stop at symbolism, it must materialize in policy reform, prosecution of all perpetrators, and tangible support for the victims and their families.”
Himala is more than just a work of individual genius. It is yet the most powerful indictment of the semi-feudal and semi-colonial conditions in the Philippines.
“Crucial to the resolution of this case is the fundamental social justice principle that those who have less in life should have more in law. The party-list system is one such tool intended to benefit those who have less in life. It gives the great masses of our people genuine hope and genuine power. It is a message to the destitute and the prejudiced, and even to those in the underground, that change is possible. It is an invitation for them to come out of their limbo and seize the opportunity."
“Despite the evidence we presented, he wasn’t released. Why? Because there is a P7.8 million bounty on the person who shares the same name as our father."
“Nobody likes unnecessary risks, including businessmen. However, uncertainty will also affect ordinary consumers, whose economic activity is essential for the country's growth."
"The judiciary must be a sanctuary for rights and not an enabler of impunity.”
For the Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines, this report is not just documentation—it’s a renewed call for justice, accountability, and survival.
“It’s not enough to just know. We must raise political consciousness to action.”
"Education is not just about simplifying the curriculum, but about ensuring that our students learn the skills and knowledge they need for a meaningful life and for the development of our society.”
"Low inflation means nothing if food prices remain sky-high and wages are still insufficient."
“It also states that workers, including those in government, have the right to participate in policy making that affects their rights."
“Brownouts and power interruptions have historically been linked to election fraud — disrupting transmission, exposing vote counts to tampering, and endangering teachers and other frontliners who guard the people’s votes.”
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