Balik-Tanaw | The lost boys
For so long we have shielded and protected David and Eli from what happened with their “lost” sons. We still do so with today’s Davids and Elis.
Balik-Tanaw | The lost boys
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Konteksto | Peke
Konteksto | Peke
Totoong maraming peke. Hindi lang sila produkto kundi mayroon ding mga tao. Sama-samang iwaksi ang mga kapitalistang nagsasabing nasa puso ang makatulong pero nasa utak naman ang tubo. Sila ang mga pekeng dapat ilantad sa mundo.
Why we don’t need a law against ‘fake news’
Why we don’t need a law against ‘fake news’
Allowing the government to determine which is fake and which is true is giving them the authority to censor media content.
Peace is possible after an intense battle
Peace is possible after an intense battle
When I went back to Cagayan de Oro, I recalled our visits to Camps Abubakar and Darapanan. It made me believe that the current situation there showed proof that peace is possible even after an intense battle. It made me also think that a similar success may be possible for a group that has been continuing its armed resistance. I hope the Philippine government will consider the resumption of the peace process with the Communist Party of the Philippines, the New People’s Army, and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines.
‘Hahamakin ang Lahat’: Rebyu sa Dulang ‘O Pag-ibig na Makapangyarihan’
‘Hahamakin ang Lahat’: Rebyu sa Dulang ‘O Pag-ibig na Makapangyarihan’
Ika nga ni Balagtas, hahamakin ng pag-ibig ang lahat. Ganito rin sa pagrerebolusyon. Walang kawala ang mga indibidwal at nagtutunggaling uri sa lipunan.
Konteksto | Arestado
Konteksto | Arestado
Huwag nang magulat si Duterte at ang mga tagasuporta niya kung maraming peryodistang nagbubunyi sa kanyang kinasasadlakan sa Oude Waalsdorperweg 10, 2597 AK Den Haag, The Netherlands. Arestado na, detenido pa. Dapat lang na pagbayaran niya ang kanyang mga ginawa.
Balik-Tanaw | Unveiling the transfiguration: Discover the radiant transformation of Jesus
Balik-Tanaw | Unveiling the transfiguration: Discover the radiant transformation of Jesus
In the account of the Transfiguration in Luke 9:28-36, there are numerous elements that invite deeper reflection. Often, discussions center on the events leading up to the transfiguration, the selection of only three disciples from the twelve to accompany Jesus, the significance of Moses and Elija’s presence, and the symbolism of the clouds. However, what is frequently overlooked is the transformation of Jesus’ face and clothing, which serves as the true indicator of the Transfiguration.
Rising up for justice
Rising up for justice
Yesterday, the nation saw the light of justice after many years of darkness. We welcome it with tears, joy and hope.
First Person | A journey of hope with the struggling people this Lent
First Person | A journey of hope with the struggling people this Lent
For this, we must first experience hope in our faith. Amid the struggles of our brothers and sisters, there is hope if we continue to work for justice and peace; there is hope when we allow ourselves to be with our brothers and sisters in their struggle; there is hope when we journey together as brothers and sisters.
30 Years of Mining Plunder: A Comprador Capture of the Philippines
30 Years of Mining Plunder: A Comprador Capture of the Philippines
Oligarchs wielding vast political and economic influence have exploited the Mining Act to expand their empires, amassing immense fortunes at the expense of displaced communities, polluted water sources, and deforested landscapes. Enabled by bureaucrat capitalists—corrupt officials who manipulate regulations, grant permits, and overlook environmental violations for personal gain—these mining operations thrive with little accountability.
Balik-Tanaw | Unveiled glory: Transfiguration and the call to transformation amid crisis”
Balik-Tanaw | Unveiled glory: Transfiguration and the call to transformation amid crisis”
Today, as we face an election that could shape our democracy, we must not remain passive observers. The call of Christ is to descend from our comfort zones and engage in the realities of the suffering and struggling masses. We cannot afford to be apathetic.
Opinion | Shrinking civic spaces in the Asia-Pacific Region: Implications in national levels
Opinion | Shrinking civic spaces in the Asia-Pacific Region: Implications in national levels
“The shrinking of civic spaces in the Asia-Pacific region is a dire warning of the broader challenges faced by civil society at the national level. It is a call to action for governments to respect, protect, and fulfill the rights of civil society and people's organizations to participate in decision-making processes.”
Konteksto | Plano
Konteksto | Plano
Bukal ng karunungan ang karanasan ng mga nasa laylayan sa lipunan. Sa kanila rin nanggagaling ang motibasyon para pahusayin ang kaalaman tungo sa klase ng pagbabagong makatutulong sa kanila.
The rise of Tulfoismo
The rise of Tulfoismo
The problem with this type of politics is that it equates the delusions of a crusading politician and family with political empowerment. It weakens collective action for good governance by spreading the illusion that complex social issues can be addressed either by foul language or pitting individuals against each other in a macabre show of public shaming.
Lab Notes | Bakit naninindigan ang mga siyentista na panagutin si Sara Duterte?
Lab Notes | Bakit naninindigan ang mga siyentista na panagutin si Sara Duterte?
Simple lang naman po ang panawagan namin: Transparency. Accountability.
Keeping EDSA alive
Keeping EDSA alive
Such efforts at twisting history should be met with resistance. Resist by exposing the lies, shedding light on the truth, and preserving our collective memory.
#Bulatlat24 | A commitment to serve the people
#Bulatlat24 | A commitment to serve the people
Alone we cannot do it. A big part of that is because of our readers and supporters, and our reason for being – the marginalized and oppressed sectors, the ordinary Filipinos whose miseries and victories we strive to amplify in every story we produce.
#Bulatlat24 | My proudest commitment: choosing ‘journalism for the people’
#Bulatlat24 | My proudest commitment: choosing ‘journalism for the people’
I chose to be part of Bulatlat, the longest-running online alternative news site in the country and the authority in human rights journalism in the Philippines, primarily because I believe in its principles and brand of journalism, which amplifies the voices of marginalized and oppressed. Bulatlat frames their stories based on the perspective of ordinary Filipinos while adhering to the highest standards of journalism.
#Bulatlat24 | The decisiveness to give journalism a chance
#Bulatlat24 | The decisiveness to give journalism a chance
Now, I write stories, join people’s organizations in fact-finding missions, and, like in my previous work, engage with partners. Sustaining relationships with our sources, especially those in the grassroots, is a significant part of my work. Communicating with sources, partners, and even readers makes me feel more grounded in reality.
Balik-Tanaw | Called, transformed, sent
Balik-Tanaw | Called, transformed, sent
In the First Reading from Isaiah (6:1-8), the prophet Isaiah has a powerful vision of God’s holiness. He sees the Lord in all His glory and is overwhelmed by His presence. Isaiah realizes his own unworthiness and sins, but instead of being turned away, God purifies him and calls him to be His messenger. Isaiah’s response is simple yet profound: “Here am I, send me.”
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