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“It appears that the illustrious brotherhood of the oldest fraternity of the University of the Philippines has been attacked by amnesia. Forget the numerous cases of ill-gotten wealth? Or the still unpaid estate taxes running into billions?”
The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers said that the case of John Griefen Arlegui and Reynaldo Viernes “underscores the dangerous trend of using fabricated criminal charges as a tool to suppress progressive political candidates and their supporters.”
“This is a blatant deception and exploitation of the people, especially during a time of soaring rice prices and an ongoing food crisis.”
“These red-tagging posters only prove the endless intimidation and deception of the State against organized and progressive voices.”
“If we do not act, then what will happen? We have had many dialogues and posted our calls in social media but I think our voice and our calls are still not heard by the government.”
“They have no moral ascendancy. It is urgent for us to call on Congress, the Senate, and Marcos Jr to act now. Let us push for the impeachment of Sara so that we would have justice. If the impeachment would not push through, this means that Marcos Jr is complacent amid the corruption in our country.”
A statesman, legislator, and defender of human rights. These encapsulate how Makabayan lawmakers remember Albay First District Rep. Edcel Lagman who passed away on January 30 due to cardiac arrest.
“Mike is a known cultural worker and labor leader who dedicated much of his life organizing workers in Baguio City and miners employed by exploitative large-scale mining corporations in the Cordillera. He has consistently advocated for workers’ rights and welfare while also bringing his advocacy from the communities to performance stages in the streets."
The CPP said Malaya was a member of the Central Committee and Political Bureau, and of the Mindanao Commission and served as secretary of the Northeast Mindanao Regional Party Committee. Ka Maria also served as spokesperson of the National Democratic Front in Northeast Mindanao.
“Red-tagging combined with homophobic rants also foments irrational fear, hatred and bigotry and can be a prelude to hate crimes and fascist attacks against the targets."
Residents called on the local government of Cagayan de Oro to revoke the permits of all quarry operations in Sitio Suntingon in Barangay Bugo. They expressed alarm over the severe flooding they experienced which they believe is aggravated by the mountain quarry activities.
“The State has failed us. The very institution that promised to serve the people is once again oppressing our family. After 15 years, our mother is once again arrested on charges she never committed. The dismissal of previous trumped up charges against her is proof that the concocted stories and lies against her are baseless and malicious."
Human rights group Karapatan denounces the Philippine National Police's involvement in framing four activists, highlighting the use of staged crime scenes and planted evidence in their unlawful arrest and detention.
Migrant workers overseas believe that a Philippine wage hike will be the lasting solution to the worsening cases of abuses of overseas Filipinos, claiming that the local economic crisis in the Philippines only breeds an environment for the rampant human trafficking of Filipino workers abroad.
The City Prosecutor said that the military did not see the three respondents arrive at the place of the incident. In addition, the affidavit of a certain Erick Simogan who was introduced as a “former member of CPP-NPA-NDF” was also deemed questionable by the court because he was also not present during the time and place of the incident.
The Makabayan Coalition introduced their senatorial candidates in an assembly here in San Fernando, attended by various sectors across Central Luzon.
Several media organizations condemned the charges of financing terrorism filed against Deo Montescarlos, calling these as an attempt to stifle press freedom.
“During that time, I was a daughter. Now, I'm a mother. However, the truth is, there is still no justice for the 13 martyrs. There is still no genuine land reform up to now. We continue to march to the streets to urge a department to implement genuine land reform,” Miriam Villanueva said in Filipino.
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