On Peasant Day, MWSS demolishes 11 farmers’ homes near La Mesa Dam
“Staging a demolition exactly on the day we remember the peasant struggle is the highest form of disrespect.”
On Peasant Day, MWSS demolishes 11 farmers’ homes near La Mesa Dam
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Next president must reverse worsening food insufficiency, agri groups say
Next president must reverse worsening food insufficiency, agri groups say
We are challenging those who will run in the elections, that if they win, they should make laws and policies for the benefit of farmers and poor consumers.
Gov’t told to fund safe return of face-to-face classes
Gov’t told to fund safe return of face-to-face classes
Teachers and youth groups urged the Philippine government to build public confidence and fund the safe return of face-to-face classes, following reports of the reduced number of schools that will be participating in the pilot run.
Stranded for almost 5 months now, 29 Filipino seafarers in China want to go home
Stranded for almost 5 months now, 29 Filipino seafarers in China want to go home
The families of the 29 Filipino seafarers stranded off the coast of Xiamen, China for almost five months now are asking the government to bring them home, saying that their pleas for help have fallen on deaf ears.
As Typhoon Maring leaves, farmers struggle in a trail of agricultural ruin
As Typhoon Maring leaves, farmers struggle in a trail of agricultural ruin
When Typhoon Maring (International name: Kompasu) headed out of the country's area of responsibility on Tuesday, farmers were left with its aftermath as flooding engulfed millions-worth of agricultural lands and crops.
Groups mourn passing of Chito Gascon, head of gov’t rights body
Groups mourn passing of Chito Gascon, head of gov’t rights body
“The country lost a dedicated public servant who never cowered in fear in asserting people’s rights and civil liberties despite every curse and insult of a tyrannical president since 2016."
Balik-Tanaw | The way of Christ
Balik-Tanaw | The way of Christ
The goods of creation are destined for the whole human race. It is intended primarily to be shared and not to be accumulated.
Market Watch | Agri stakeholders urge gov’t to support Filipino farmers amid massive smuggling, importation issues
Market Watch | Agri stakeholders urge gov’t to support Filipino farmers amid massive smuggling, importation issues
“The Department of Agriculture never learns. Every time there is an alleged shortage, the default solution is to flood our market with imported fish. Yet this measure never addresses and resolves the crisis in our fisheries production that happens on a yearly basis."
Bedans tell Duterte: ‘We are ashamed of you!’
Bedans tell Duterte: ‘We are ashamed of you!’
“How many times have we heard the adage that when the President is going after the investigators rather than the criminals, the President IS the criminal."
Marcos hit for refusing ICC probe should he win president
Marcos hit for refusing ICC probe should he win president
“We can already see his noncommittal stance to the ICC’s investigation into the complaints on crimes against humanity by Duterte and his minions. Marcos Jr.'s reasoning is clearly a cop-out for his uninhibited support for Duterte.”
‘Purging of books is an attack on academic freedom’
‘Purging of books is an attack on academic freedom’
“Instead of providing a space for students to think for themselves, universities under the pressure of the NTF-ELCAC surrender the right to read hence giving way to the government’s anti-communist hysteria.”
On World Teacher’s Day, re-election sought for partylist upholding teachers’ rights and welfare
On World Teacher’s Day, re-election sought for partylist upholding teachers’ rights and welfare
ACT Teachers Partylist filed today their candidacy papers as they seek re-election in the partylist elections next year in their bid to continue their fight for the rights and welfare of Filipino teachers.
Lab Notes | PAREX: The extent of environmental pollution and degradation
Lab Notes | PAREX: The extent of environmental pollution and degradation
Various organizations have collectively taken a position against Pasig River Expressway (PAREX), as it would cause irreparable damage not only to the Pasig River and its interconnecting ecosystems, but also to our cultural heritage and public transportation system.
Why groups are opposing the ‘ayuda-less’ 2022 national budget
Why groups are opposing the ‘ayuda-less’ 2022 national budget
Programs for both health and education services were slashed while billions are allocated for the government’s infrastructure program, red-tagging operations of government agencies, and the big lump sump under the Office of the President.
Sagot sa sulat ni Eman*
Sagot sa sulat ni Eman*
Nang akyatin mo ang bundok,
May landas kang ibinukas
Tungo sa malayang bayang pinanga-pangarap.
Market Watch | Farmers appeal for agri support, demand higher budget for food production in 2022
Market Watch | Farmers appeal for agri support, demand higher budget for food production in 2022
“The current regime is set to leave a more food-insecure Philippines. Duterte is the biggest typhoon, the worst pest for a Filipino farmer. One in four food products in the country is imported.”
Wire| Farmers, not corporations, will transform the food system
Wire| Farmers, not corporations, will transform the food system
The UN Food Systems Summit is tainted by corporate interests — the people are building an alternative.
‘Kupsilup’ | Where’s the lie?
‘Kupsilup’ | Where’s the lie?
“Kupsilup” talks about police brutality like you hear it in the streets or in the neighborhood, devoid of metaphors, just straight talk, but also sans the indecency and vulgarity common to gangsta rap.
Lab Notes | Dolomite sand controversy exposes the sorry state of Philippine environment
Lab Notes | Dolomite sand controversy exposes the sorry state of Philippine environment
Science, as a tool, is objective in itself. But when scientific findings do not support the views of those in power, will these findings be heard?
International community joins ‘Global Day of Action to End the US-Duterte Regime’
International community joins ‘Global Day of Action to End the US-Duterte Regime’
Several organizations in other countries have been preparing for their simultaneous, coordinated protests in front of Philippine embassies and consulates to demand the prosecution of Duterte’s crimes against humanity, and call for an end to U.S. military aid to the Philippines, among others.
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