Women of Ilocos Sur call for ‘CHANGE’
Women play a vital role in society and their socio-economic needs must be addressed so they could fully realize their potential.
Women of Ilocos Sur call for ‘CHANGE’
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Military pullout to secure Lumad’s return to communities, bishop says
Military pullout to secure Lumad’s return to communities, bishop says
'Paramilitary group Magahat Bagani will not be courageous without someone fueling them' - Father Fortunato Estillore
Blast kills at least 12 in Davao’s night market
Blast kills at least 12 in Davao’s night market
It’s a sad day for Davao and for the Philippines -- Paolo Duterte, Davao City Vice-Mayor
‘Tamang Panahon’ not soon enough in Aquino’s aid to Yolanda survivors – People Surge
‘Tamang Panahon’ not soon enough in Aquino’s aid to Yolanda survivors – People Surge
“Yolanda victims are still without aid, still living in bunkhouses, yet the government is prioritizing the building of tide embankments, and hotels.”
World class: Filipino Maglev train cheaper way to solve traffic
World class: Filipino Maglev train cheaper way to solve traffic
The Filipino’s version of the maglev train is cheaper than that of Germany, which costs US$40.9 million per kilometer of the rail.
Cagayan Valley rights group slams Army for false charges vs 69 activists
Cagayan Valley rights group slams Army for false charges vs 69 activists
“The recent slapping of trumped-up charges of kidnapping and homicide against us 69 individuals bares the despotic and authoritarian nature of this regime.”
Bukidnon village chief issues closure order for tribal boarding school
Bukidnon village chief issues closure order for tribal boarding school
“This is an effort and initiative of the local farmers’ organization who wished to have a secondary school near them to cater farmers and indigenous peoples.”
Lumad leaders, rights groups ‘unsatisfied’ with CHR probe
Lumad leaders, rights groups ‘unsatisfied’ with CHR probe
“The commissioners asked us more on the whereabouts of the New People’s Army, if they are also staying in our communities.”
Davao city fiscal junks kidnapping case vs activists
Davao city fiscal junks kidnapping case vs activists
“It would have been hard not to notice this forced confinement. There were no armed guards to restrict their movement.”
From up north: AFP atrocities reminiscent of Martial Law
From up north: AFP atrocities reminiscent of Martial Law
“The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ only reputation is their propensity to violate human rights and terrorize the Filipino people.”
Thousands attend burial of school director in Surigao del Sur
Thousands attend burial of school director in Surigao del Sur
Related story: #GriefandRage | Thousands join funeral of 3 Surigao Sur 'martyrs' BUTUAN CITY – Friends and relatives of school administrator, Emerito Samarca, arrived in throngs last Saturday to pay their last respects to the man who they fondly called as “Tatay...
Tribal leader to solon: ‘Baganis are for peace, not to serve your interests’
Tribal leader to solon: ‘Baganis are for peace, not to serve your interests’
“Knowing Catamco, this is just a scheme to divide us, to use our traditional ways to make us fight against each other.”
Belgian NGO wants PH gov’t to probe Army involvement in Lumad killings
Belgian NGO wants PH gov’t to probe Army involvement in Lumad killings
"We expect the Philippine government to immediately and thoroughly investigate the killings and the involvement of the AFP, and bring the perpetrators to justice.”
Human rights group tags Army in Surigao Sur killings
Human rights group tags Army in Surigao Sur killings
"These killings were not isolated case. These are part of the serial killings happening now in Mindanao, and in some parts of the country, whose perpetrators are military elements and their own-created militia.”
Army arrested peasants, not rebels in Bukidnon, says groups
Army arrested peasants, not rebels in Bukidnon, says groups
The Philippine Army reportedly has a list of 67 people set to be arrested, which include tribal leaders and other civilians in Bukidnon.
Was Pamana ready to be set free?
Was Pamana ready to be set free?
Pamana’s long years staying in an artificial habitat and being fed by humans might have affected the bird’s ability to survive in the wild.
Davao tribes’ culture shines in Kadayawan’s ‘Lumadnong Dula’
Davao tribes’ culture shines in Kadayawan’s ‘Lumadnong Dula’
The tribal games aim to preserve the culture of the indigenous people which are slowly being forgotten.
Young Fil-Ams form alliance for human rights, environment
Young Fil-Ams form alliance for human rights, environment
“Hearing the problems of the lumads (Mindanao’s IPs), they really inspire you and put your problems in perspective."
Benguet pocket miners sue DENR
Benguet pocket miners sue DENR
By KIMBERLIE NGABIT-QUITASOL Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat.com LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET — The Benguet Federation of Small-scale Miners, Inc (BFSSMI) filed a complaint against Environment Secretary Ramon Paje for allegedly exceeding his authority on issuing the...
Japanese firm workers slam “illegal dismissal” of 100 colleagues
Japanese firm workers slam “illegal dismissal” of 100 colleagues
“Under DO 18-A, it has now become legal for companies to evade responsibility in giving workers their right to regular employment."
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