‘Puso ng Lungsod’ (Heart of the city) documents life of the urban poor
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Video: Floating dreamsJustice grinds slowly for Pangarap Village martyrs
Justice grinds slowly for Pangarap Village martyrs
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
While the investigation into the death of two residents took a year to begin, the fight of the community to prevent the Araneta family from evicting them continues.
Isla Puting Bato residents to rebuild lives, homes after fire
Isla Puting Bato residents to rebuild lives, homes after fire
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
“I call on Aquino to stand up for us and to put a stop to the demolition. Even if we are poor, we are also humans.” – Eunila Borito, resident of Isla Puting Bato
Slain urban poor leader, a servant of the poor, loving husband and grandpa
Slain urban poor leader, a servant of the poor, loving husband and grandpa
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
“Thank you for opening your home to us. Thank you for laughing with us. Thank you for sharing your stories. Thank you for showing us what it means when we say that a ‘true revolutionary is guided by feelings of love.” – LFS San Francisco
Slow, elusive justice for Arnel, Silverio Compound residents
Slow, elusive justice for Arnel, Silverio Compound residents
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
“At times, I just want to leave this case in God’s hands. But every time I think of how these people are helping me, especially the party-list groups, I know I have to fight. I am his mother.” – Glenda Leonor, mother of Arnel who was killed during a violent demolition.
Sidebar: Urban, rural poor gather to demand for social justice
Silverio compound residents, supporters give Arnel Leonor hero’s burial
Silverio compound residents, supporters give Arnel Leonor hero’s burial
Silverio compound residents, supporters give Arnel Leonor a hero's burial (Photo by Janess Ann J. Ellao / Bulatlat.com)
Police fired live bullets during clash in Parañaque City’s Silverio compound
Police fired live bullets during clash in Parañaque City’s Silverio compound
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"The national government appears to have completely neglected us and the rest of the urban poor," one of the wounded residents said.
Groups call Ombudsman to conduct investigation on violent demolitions
Groups call Ombudsman to conduct investigation on violent demolitions
Groups call Ombudsman to conduct investigation on violent demolitions (Photo by Igal Jada San Andres / Bulatlat.com)
Demolition by fire: burning urban poor communities a government tactic?
Demolition by fire: burning urban poor communities a government tactic?
By IGAL JADA SAN ANDRES and PATRICIA LOURDES VIRAY
Urban poor experiences show: “fire is a primary tactic being used by the state” to demolish the urban poor communities.
Children of Silverio compound, traumatized but determined to defend their homes
Children of Silverio compound, traumatized but determined to defend their homes
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Children are not deaf and blind to ignore what was happening.
One dead, 33 arrested in violent demolition in Parañaque City’s Silverio compound
One dead, 33 arrested in violent demolition in Parañaque City’s Silverio compound
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"It was a human barricade. We did not gear for a gunfight." -- Sheila Bernal, a resident and president of Samahan ng Pagkakaisa at Rekonsilasyon sa Silverio.
Urban poor likens President Aquino to Pontius Pilate
Urban poor likens President Aquino to Pontius Pilate
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Urban poor residents held a senakulo to protest against the "three crosses" they have been bearing namely, massive demolition of communities, oil price increases and power rate hikes.
20 years of legalizing demolitions through the housing law
20 years of legalizing demolitions through the housing law
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"UDHA's existence for the past 20 years did nothing but to further the attacks on the lives and livelihoods of the poor. The law did not serve the people" -- Kadamay
Sidebar: Back Story: Urban Development and Housing Act merely meant to delay demolition of urban poor communities
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