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Many people sleep during Sunday services. Many people find such behavior unacceptable. Many other people understand the reasons why many people sleep during Sunday services.
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4 youth activists from Southern Tagalog file charges against military officials
4 youth activists from Southern Tagalog file charges against military officials
Four youth human rights defenders filed civil and criminal complaints against former 59th Infantry Battalion commander Lt. Col. Ernesto Teneza Jr., 16 military officers, and five other witnesses before the Office of the Ombudsman on July 19.
Negotiated peace, not ‘all-out-war’
Negotiated peace, not ‘all-out-war’
Throughout his first two years in Malacañang, President Marcos Jr. has stayed silent on the issue of continuing the GRP-NDFP peace talks, which his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, had resumed in 2016 and then backed away from in 2019.
Balik-Tanaw | Impostor Syndrome
Balik-Tanaw | Impostor Syndrome
As we delve into these texts, we’re reminded of the universal nature of God’s call. The invitation is open for all- elite or the powerful are invited, likewise God welcomes the marginalized, and ordinary people. Amos, a shepherd and dresser of sycamores, embodies this truth. His story challenges the established power structures and affirms that prophecy and justice can emerge from the margins.
Konteksto | PhD
Konteksto | PhD
Para sa mga katulad kong may edad na, may isang pundamental na katotohanan: Wala nang masyadong motibasyon para magtapos sa gradwadong antas. Matagal na kasing nasa akin ang ilang inaasahang nakamit na ng akademikong may nakakabit na PhD sa kanilang pangalan—kawaksing propesor (na ranggong senior sa akademya) nang isang dekada na; patnugot ng internasyonal na pang-akademikong dyornal na may reputasyon naman; awtor ng mga artikulo’t libro sa wikang Ingles at Filipino na dumaan sa prosesong peer review. May iba pang puwedeng banggitin pero hindi ito okasyon ng pagyayabang. Ito ay paglilinaw ng politikal na konteksto.
Urban poor sector continues to suffer under Marcos Jr
Urban poor sector continues to suffer under Marcos Jr
Urban poor group Kadamay looked back on Ferdinand Marcos Jr's promises, and found that none has been fulfilled, including bringing down the price of rice to P20 per kilo.
News in Pictures | Artists mount concert to showcase clamor for change
News in Pictures | Artists mount concert to showcase clamor for change
“Oh Shux Despotiko: Gabi ng Banda, Blooms, at Bb. Bagong Pilipinas”, a concert organized by the Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP), was held to reflect the state of the nation through arts and cultural performances.
High health expenses, inaccessible health services plague poor Filipinos
High health expenses, inaccessible health services plague poor Filipinos
“While the people are paying high out-of-pocket expenses, [the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation or] Philhealth is earning so much profit that the Department of Finance wants to get the surplus funds for other unprogrammed expenses like Maharlika investment,” De la Paz said.
News in Pictures | Groups call to release sick, elderly political prisoners, drop all false charges
News in Pictures | Groups call to release sick, elderly political prisoners, drop all false charges
“It has become a policy to detain and arrest political prisoners on trumped-up charges, most are criminal charges and it’s non-bailable. As for the people who know political prisoners, they are known as servants in their communities, peasants, workers, and even church people."
How did inflation affect minimum wage earners?
How did inflation affect minimum wage earners?
Minimum wage earners in five regions earned less than P300 a day in January 2023, and less than P310 in 2024, after inflation.
Unjust conviction of Talaingod 18 proves ineffective justice system
Unjust conviction of Talaingod 18 proves ineffective justice system
For former and current lawmakers of the Makabayan bloc, what they described as the unjust conviction of ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro, long-time activist and former Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo, and 12 others reveal how ineffective the country’s justice is.
Church people dismayed over ‘unjust’ conviction of ‘Talaingod 18’
Church people dismayed over ‘unjust’ conviction of ‘Talaingod 18’
If church workers were acquitted for their “ministry,” why can’t the Tagum court not grant the same for teachers and human rights defenders who rushed to assist Lumad children? A bishop of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines is asking.
Arlene Brosas, long-time Gabriela lawmaker, to run as senator under Makabayan
Arlene Brosas, long-time Gabriela lawmaker, to run as senator under Makabayan
“Arlene, unlike other lawmakers in Congress, sees the everyday lives of women. She sees how women suffer, not only from violence but also from poverty."
Educators, legislators slam wrongful conviction of Castro, Ocampo et al
Educators, legislators slam wrongful conviction of Castro, Ocampo et al
“Talaingod 18 should be commended for their bravery, not punished for it.”
The search for Jonas lands in Cinemalaya film fest
The search for Jonas lands in Cinemalaya film fest
The story revolves around the painstaking and unrelenting search for JL’s abducted brother, Jonas Burgos, who has been missing since April 28, 2007.
‘Clear miscarriage of justice’ | Court convicts activists, rights workers over child-trafficking case
‘Clear miscarriage of justice’ | Court convicts activists, rights workers over child-trafficking case
The case stemmed from a solidarity mission that was aimed to bring food and other essentials to Lumad students of the Salugpongan Ta’Tanu Igkanogon Community Learning Center Inc. (STTICLC) and the Community Technical College of Southeastern Mindanao (CTCSM) that are based in the hinterlands of Talaingod.
Makabayan to field 12 senatoriables in 2025 elections
Makabayan to field 12 senatoriables in 2025 elections
“The Dutertes are not a genuine opposition. The Dutertes do not have the ascendancy to talk about human rights, when thousands were killed under [Rodrigo] Duterte’s administration. They are also hypocrites to stand against Charter Change because they were the ones pushing it during their term."
Progressives call for dismissal of charges against ‘Talaingod 18’
Progressives call for dismissal of charges against ‘Talaingod 18’
The case against the Talaingod 18 is set for a decision on July 15 under Judge Jimmy Boco of Tagum City Regional Trial Court, Branch 2.
Groups say SONA protest will push through
Groups say SONA protest will push through
“We will push through and we are ready to march and protest on July 22, rain or shine, regardless if it is a workday or not, if there is internet jamming or none."
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