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News in Pictures: Live Passion of Christ Draws Spectators and the Religious

News in Pictures: Live Passion of Christ Draws Spectators and the Religious



From Holy Thursday to Good Friday, residents along the streets of Paombong from the town center to the village of Kapitangan can hardly sleep for the continuous sound of the passion being sung, the footfalls of the crowd of people walking, the sound of the penitents' whips as it hit their backs, and the sound of the wooden cross scraping at the street. Four persons were scheduled to be crucified at high noon of Good Friday, as both the religious and the crowd of spectators gather to watch. (Text and photos by MARYA SALAMAT)

| Apr 23, 2011

News in Pictures: On 40th Day Since Tragedy, Groups Slam Continuing Multiple Subcontracting, ‘Slave Wages’ in Eton

News in Pictures: On 40th Day Since Tragedy, Groups Slam Continuing Multiple Subcontracting, ‘Slave Wages’ in Eton


Marking the 40th day of mourning for the slain construction workers of Eton Residences in Makati, the Justice for Eton 11 Network led a candle-lighting vigil in front of Eton Residences construction site in Gallardo Street corner Paseo de Roxas, Monday evening. (Photos by Ina Alleco R. Silverio / bulatlat.com)

| Mar 8, 2011

News in Pictures: Migrant Group Hits Government for “Deadline” in Evacuation of OFWs in Libya

News in Pictures: Migrant Group Hits Government for “Deadline” in Evacuation of OFWs in Libya


The global alliance of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) Migrante International on Thursday criticized the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for setting a "deadline" for the evacuation and repatriation of distressed Filipinos in Libya, when only six percent of 26,000 Filipinos scheduled to return have arrived in Manila. (Photos by Gregorio B. Dantes Jr. / bulatlat.com)

| Mar 5, 2011

News in Pictures: Lolas Lament Slow Pace of Justice, Hit Aquino for Failed Promise

News in Pictures: Lolas Lament Slow Pace of Justice, Hit Aquino for Failed Promise


The lolas (grandmothers) of Lila Filipina, an organization of former “comfort women,” stormed the Japanese Embassy in Manila on Wednesday to demand justice from the government of Japan for the crimes they committed during World War II. The lolas proceeded to Don Chino Bridge near Malacañang gate and brought with them a letter addressed to President Benigno S. Aquino III, asking why he failed to fulfill his promise of obtaining any measure of justice for them. (Photos courtesy of Gabriela / bulatlat.com)

| Mar 3, 2011

News in Pictures: Hundreds of OFWs Stranded in Libya, in Dire Need of Assistance, Evacuation

News in Pictures: Hundreds of OFWs Stranded in Libya, in Dire Need of Assistance, Evacuation


According to Migrante International, 105 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are stranded at the Amal Area oilfields amid violent clashes in Libya. 47 OFWs are also stranded at the Algerian border because they were not allowed to pass through due of lack of documents. (Photo courtesy of Migrante International / bulatlat.com)

| Feb 27, 2011

News in Pictures: Edsa People Power I at 25

News in Pictures: Edsa People Power I at 25


President Benigno S. Aquino III spearheaded the unveiling of the Cardinal Sin Statue as part of the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of Edsa People Power I. Earlier, the Yes Pinoy Foundation organized the formation of a human mosaic composed of 1,600 students from Rizal High School in Pasig City. Amid the festive celebrations sponsored by the Aquino administration, various progressive groups marked the 25th year since Edsa People Power I with protests actions, criticizing all post-Edsa I regimes for failing to deliver on the promise of change. (Photos by Gregorio B. Dantes Jr. and Anne Marxze D. Umil / bulatlat.com)

| Feb 25, 2011

News in Pictures: Environmental Group Decontaminates Bt Eggplant Field Trial Site

News in Pictures: Environmental Group Decontaminates Bt Eggplant Field Trial Site


On February 17, a Greenpeace decontamination unit removed genetically-engineered Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) eggplants from a field trial site in Paciano village in Bay, Laguna, and sealed the experimental food crop in hazmat (hazardous materials) containers to prevent further contamination to neighboring fields and the environment. (Photo by Gregorio B. Dantes Jr. / bulatlat.com)

| Feb 22, 2011

News in Pictures: Migrant Group Welcomes China Decision, Calls on Government to Act on Cases of Other OFWs in Death Row

News in Pictures: Migrant Group Welcomes China Decision, Calls on Government to Act on Cases of Other OFWs in Death Row


In a press conference held on Saturday at the Migrante International office, families of OFWs in death row and in jail appealed to the Philippine government to also act in haste for their relatives. "Let us also not forget that there are still others in death row who continue to appeal to the government for much-needed attention and intervention," said Garry Martinez, Migrante International chairperson.(Photos by Jo A. Santos / bulatlat.com)

| Feb 20, 2011

News in Pictures: Groups to Aquino: Have a Heart, Release All Political Prisoners

News in Pictures: Groups to Aquino: Have a Heart, Release All Political Prisoners


On Valentine's Day, various progressive groups led by the Samahan ng Ex-Detainees Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto (Selda), an organization for former political prisoners, marched from Bustillos Church to Don Chino Roces Bridge (formerly Mendiola Bridge) in Manila, demanding for the unconditional release of the 344 political prisoners in 67 jails and detention centers nationwide. The demand also came on the eve of the resumption of the GPH-NDFP formal peace negotiations, wherein among those still in detention are 14 consultants of the NDFP.(Photos by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan-NCR / bulatlat.com)

| Feb 14, 2011

News in Pictures: Fire Razes Community along Agham Road

News in Pictures: Fire Razes Community along Agham Road


On February 7, 2011, at around 10:00 p.m., an estimated 5,000 families lost their homes when a fire hit Brgy. Central in Agham Road, Quezon City. The fire lasted until 3:00 a.m. of February 8. The said community was subject to demolition operations in October last year to make way for the Quezon City Business District Project. (Photos by Tudla Productions / bulatlat.com)

| Feb 8, 2011

News in Pictures: Groups Continue Protests Against Impending MRT-LRT Fare Hikes

News in Pictures: Groups Continue Protests Against Impending MRT-LRT Fare Hikes


Members of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan-National Capital Region held a protest action against LRT-MRT fare increase outside LRT Recto Station Friday. After the public consultation on Friday, progressive youth groups held a protest action outside LRT2 Santolan station, calling on the Aquino administration to withdraw the proposed fare hikes. (Photos by Tudla Productions and Alvin Joseph Tenedero / bulatlat.com)

| Feb 5, 2011

News in Pictures: A Year Since Gregan’s Death, Groups Continue to Demand Justice and Accountability

News in Pictures: A Year Since Gregan’s Death, Groups Continue to Demand Justice and Accountability


Marking the first year since the death of Gregan Cardeño, a Filipino who died inside Camp Ranao in Marawi City while working as an interpreter for the US troops, various groups held a memorial rally on Wednesday to demand justice and to hold those behind the incident accountable. (Photo courtesy of Patriotiko Mindanao / bulatlat.com)

| Feb 3, 2011

News in Pictures: Pinaglabanan Folk Protest Violent Demolition, Urge Noynoy to Conduct Swift Investigation

News in Pictures: Pinaglabanan Folk Protest Violent Demolition, Urge Noynoy to Conduct Swift Investigation


MANILA -- Residents of Brgy. Corazon de Jesus in San Juan and their supporters marched to Don Chino Roces Bridge in Manila on January 28, to protest the violent demolition of their community on January 25 and to challenge President Benigno Aquino III to conduct a swift investigation. (Photo by Tudla Productions / bulatlat.com)

| Jan 30, 2011

Police, Snipers Face Off with San Juan Residents in Impending Demolition of 800 Homes

Police, Snipers Face Off with San Juan Residents in Impending Demolition of 800 Homes

By TUDLA PRODUCTIONS
Police and snipers have been sent by the San Juan City government to help in the demolition of an estimated 800 homes in Barangay Corazon de Jesus. The residents have set up a barricade to try to stop the destruction of their homes today. Follow the live updates here.

| Jan 25, 2011

News in Pictures: Accidents Will Not Justify MRT-LRT Fare Hike, Says Labor Group

News in Pictures: Accidents Will Not Justify MRT-LRT Fare Hike, Says Labor Group


MANILA -- Amid intensifying calls againsts the impending 56% fare increase in the train systems, the Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) criticized the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) management and Malacañang for using the consecutive accidents at the MRT to justify the proposed hikes, calling it an act of desperation and heartlessness. (Photo by Janess Ann J. Ellao / bulatlat.com)

| Jan 23, 2011

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