Dutch lay missionary leaves the Philippines
After almost 30 years, Otto de Vries, a Dutch lay missionary to the Philippines left the country Monday night, May 3.
Dutch lay missionary leaves the Philippines
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Peasant advocates pedal for food, jobs and land
Peasant advocates pedal for food, jobs and land
SAKA called for PHP10,000 financial aid to public, workers' PHP100 wage relief, a PHP15,000 production subsidy for food security frontliners, free mass testing, protection of community pantries and the assertion of PH sovereignty.
Urban poor groups bike for mass testing, financial aid amid pandemic
Urban poor groups bike for mass testing, financial aid amid pandemic
They called for financial aid, mass testing, vaccination and to stop attacks on urban poor.
On the 35th anniversary of people power, groups say no to Duterte’s tyranny
On the 35th anniversary of people power, groups say no to Duterte’s tyranny
"Now more than ever, we must not only forget: we must assert our right to fight back — to defy and resist this unbridled and worsening assault on human rights and democracy.”
Fisherfolk slam China’s coast guard law
Fisherfolk slam China’s coast guard law
"With the law, the Chinese Coast guard are being ordered by Chinese government to shoot at vessels, even small fishing boat, in territories being claimed by China."
Filipinos bike for Myanmar’s democracy
Filipinos bike for Myanmar’s democracy
Bayan-NCR denounced the Philippine Government’s "shameful withdrawal from the UNHRC resolution yet we find this unsurprising given the Duterte Administration’s consistent refusal for an investigation on human rights abuses in our own country.”
Gov’t workers assail rising cost of food, utilities amid low pay
Gov’t workers assail rising cost of food, utilities amid low pay
Government workers held a protest today, Feb. 15 against the rising prices of staple goods and services, decrying that their salaries have remained low.
Artists pedal for detained colleagues’ freedom
Artists pedal for detained colleagues’ freedom
Detained artists Amanda Echanis, Cheryl Catalogo and Alvin Fortaliza have done nothing wrong and merely used their art to present the story of the masses.
Teachers pedal to Fil-Am War historical sites
Teachers pedal to Fil-Am War historical sites
Members of ACT Teachers Partylist and other progressive groups, along with former ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio pedaled their way to Filipino-American War historical markers today, Feb. 7.
Activists light candles for Tumandok 9 massacre victims
Activists light candles for Tumandok 9 massacre victims
Indigenous peoples organizations and support networks organize a candle lighting activity and noise barrage in Quezon City to call for justice for the murdered Tumandok leaders in Panay.
IN PHOTOS: Progressive groups stage Global Day of Action for the immediate release of #HRDay7, all political prisoners
IN PHOTOS: Progressive groups stage Global Day of Action for the immediate release of #HRDay7, all political prisoners
Some of the protesters came with Christmas-themed placards. One protester showed the wish list of the Filipino people, and another, the list of human rights violators.
IN PHOTOS: Local products showcased in farmers’ market
IN PHOTOS: Local products showcased in farmers’ market
Local vegetables were from Bulacan farmers who have been decrying the demolition of their farms, particularly in San Jose del Monte area.
IN PHOTOS: Environment groups launch coastal monitoring
IN PHOTOS: Environment groups launch coastal monitoring
The coastal monitoring initiative has exposed the worsening levels of pollution in Manila Bay which no white sand can ever cover-up.
IN PHOTOS: Groups honor ‘frontliners’ on National Heroes Day
IN PHOTOS: Groups honor ‘frontliners’ on National Heroes Day
They paid tribute to medical health workers, media professionals, human rights defenders, farmers, teachers, and workers for their valuable contribution battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Urban poor in Quezon City left out from gov’t aid since March
Urban poor in Quezon City left out from gov’t aid since March
With the Philippine government set to provide the next wave of aid for pandemic-hit Filipinos, residents of urban poor community Payatas in Quezon City said they received none since March.
News in pictures: Thousands rage against ABS-CBN shutdown
News in pictures: Thousands rage against ABS-CBN shutdown
Retrenched employees came with their handmade placards.
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Vendor gives goto to poor residents amid COVID-19 lockdown
Vendor gives goto to poor residents amid COVID-19 lockdown
"Helping one another is very important during these times. Many have lost their sources of livelihood due to the lockdown.”
Frontliners stage #ProtestFromWards to call for protection amid COVID-19 pandemic
Frontliners stage #ProtestFromWards to call for protection amid COVID-19 pandemic
“The government’s inaction on our plight is unacceptable. But still, we are committed to continue serving our people wholeheartedly with the highest degree of responsibility and efficiency.”
300 families in Pasay lose homes amid COVID-19 pandemic
300 families in Pasay lose homes amid COVID-19 pandemic
The affected residents are now staying in the streets amid the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine.
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