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Farmers say Marcos Jr. policies worsened the food crisis
Farmers say Marcos Jr. policies worsened the food crisis
Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas noted that the food inflation alone has accelerated from 6.1 percent to 6.5 percent, calling the slight overall decrease as “negligible.”
Public inconvenience? Activists say they have every right to protest
Public inconvenience? Activists say they have every right to protest
“The biggest inconvenience and burden on SONA is the incompetent regime, not the protesters. Millions are spent for an official event that showcases tone-deaf pageantry and overkill security.”
Rights worker calls for release of detained youth activist
Rights worker calls for release of detained youth activist
Rowena Dasig began her work in human rights and environmental advocacy, serving as a paralegal for Daisy Macapanpan, an environmental defender arrested on fabricated charges.
‘Weaponizing’ anti-terror laws against dev’t workers
‘Weaponizing’ anti-terror laws against dev’t workers
Like fishermen struggling in the waters of the open sea after the capsizing of their boats, human rights workers are crying out to be rescued from the Philippine government’s apparent determination to stop them from carry out their legitimate, and necessary, work.
Balik-Tanaw | The bastard from Nazareth
Balik-Tanaw | The bastard from Nazareth
But Sunday’s lection on Jesus’s homecoming paints a different picture. His townmates ask, “Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us?” Mark’s ‘The carpenter from Nazareth, the son of Mary’ (read, bastard) was a hard sell. It was certainly a hard sell for the other Nazarenes; in the Lukan version of this story, they tried to throw Jesus off a cliff.
Konteksto | Bini
Konteksto | Bini
Bini o BINI? Bloom o BL&infi;M? May letrang “s” ba dapat sa dulo ng Bloom/BL&infi;M kung tinutukoy ang napakaraming tagahanga? Ano-ano ang mga akmang salita sa panahon ng kasikatan ng walong binibini? Kailangan ba talagang may salitang “Bini” bago ang mga pangalang Aiah, Colet, Gwen, Maloi, Jhoanna, Mikha, Sheena at Stacey? Sige na nga. Baka ito ang patakaran sa tinaguriang BINIverse!
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Court clears ‘Cebu 8’ protesters of charges after 4 years
Court clears ‘Cebu 8’ protesters of charges after 4 years
“We would like to state that the dismissal [of the charges] is further proof that protest is never, and should not be, a crime."
Fishers oppose floating solar project in Laguna lake
Fishers oppose floating solar project in Laguna lake
The project, a flagship initiative involving Singapore-based companies Blue Leaf and Sun Asia, aims to utilize 2,000 hectares of Laguna de Bay.
Ozamiz court acquits Aglipayan bishop, peace consultant
Ozamiz court acquits Aglipayan bishop, peace consultant
“Indeed, to a fair and impartial judge, who assert her independence, a contrived case, similar to what Bishop Carlo and Rommel had to endure, cannot survive judicial scrutiny. Lest we forget, this is the exception rather than the rule. It is a glitch in the system that tilted the scale and favored the innocent."
Rights groups support UN expert’s recommendations to abolish NTF-ELAC, repeal Anti-Terror Act
Rights groups support UN expert’s recommendations to abolish NTF-ELAC, repeal Anti-Terror Act
“It appears that the NTF-ELCAC is using its powers to protect key economic interests in the country. This has nothing to do with anti-terrorism or anti-communism. The gross overreaction to people trying to defend their right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is totally unacceptable."
Oldest political prisoner released: A long fight towards freedom
Oldest political prisoner released: A long fight towards freedom
"The release of political prisoner Gerardo Dela Peña is a testament to the power of perseverance, vigilance and community in overcoming challenges."
Special Report: The civilian cost of military operations in Aurora
Special Report: The civilian cost of military operations in Aurora
“Men have not been able to go back to the farm and our children are already starving, all because we are prohibited to continue our only livelihood in our farms in the mountains,” Capinlac said in Filipino.
Balik-Tanaw | Making society whole again – justice and peace work is healing work
Balik-Tanaw | Making society whole again – justice and peace work is healing work
I love quiet times. Perhaps it is the best sign of my “coming of ageing”, or perhaps it is just the way I am loving that moment when I transitioned into 60 years. No fanfare, no special 60th party. I was alone. But it was not a lonely moment. If I am affected by comparisons to other people who have celebrated their 60th with fireworks and expensive staycations, I would have been the loneliest. One of my friends even told me, seriously, “You are like an outcast!” But sure enough it was the most intimate of my celebrations ever. In the quiet and stillness of that day, God’s love became real. It was a miracle. It was a healing moment.
News in Pictures | Groups call to free all political prisoners, end torture
News in Pictures | Groups call to free all political prisoners, end torture
SELDA said there are currently 27 documented victims of torture under the Marcos Jr. Administration and 700 political prisoners in the country.
A drag queen’s fight for climate justice, healthcare, and inclusion
A drag queen’s fight for climate justice, healthcare, and inclusion
Even as an emerging drag queen, Celestia immediately started her career by partnering with the development and humanitarian organization Oxfam Pilipinas to create content about the climate crisis. In the form of reels, she initiated conversations about the connection between the climate crisis and public health, and how the government needs to implement policies that reduce carbon emissions.
Groups hail dismissal of last case vs De Lima
Groups hail dismissal of last case vs De Lima
“The political persecution of de Lima reflects the broader context of increasing impunity for human rights violations in the country, including killings, threats, and harassment of political activists, human rights defenders, members of the media, and other targeted groups.” -- Amnesty International
Farmers oppose ‘Bigas29’ program, say Filipinos deserve ‘high-quality’ rice
Farmers oppose ‘Bigas29’ program, say Filipinos deserve ‘high-quality’ rice
A farmers organization is concerned about the government’s plan of selling “aging but good rice” in Kadiwa stores starting next month, saying it would not offer long-term solutions to the increasing price of rice and other essentials.
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