Demolition of Shanties Are Also Happening in Baguio City
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Foreign Mining Companies Deceive, Force People to Agree to Operations
Foreign Mining Companies Deceive, Force People to Agree to Operations
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
The results of two environmental investigative missions belie the declaration of President Benigno Aquino III that local communities would decide whether to allow mining operations in their area or not. In South Cotabato, Aquino was reported to have mediated to reverse the decision of the local government disallowing mining in their jurisdiction.
News in Pictures: Thumbs Down
News in Pictures: Thumbs Down
The Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas-Southern Mindanao (KMP-SMR), together with other peasant groups in the region, slam President Benigno Aquino III and his administration for its anti-farmer and anti-lumad policies, and for being a US puppet. KMP-SMR will hold a 3-day protest action, starting october 21, in line with the celebration of Peasant Month.
For Provincial Buses, Physical Condition of Drivers — and Their Buses — Are Key to Safe Travel
For Provincial Buses, Physical Condition of Drivers — and Their Buses — Are Key to Safe Travel
For the bigger bus companies plying the provincial routes to and from the National Capital Region, safety appears important enough that their regular drivers and conductors are given periodic trainings on road and driving safety. The regularity ranges from monthly to quarterly to twice a year.
No Letup in Militarization, Human-Rights Violations in Caraga Region
No Letup in Militarization, Human-Rights Violations in Caraga Region
By RONALYN V. OLEA
There has been a series of four evacuations in the region since July this year. “Martial Law is still being imposed in the region.” -- Genasque Enriquez, leader of Kahugpungan sa mga Lumad Organisasyon-Caraga (Kasalo).
News in Pictures: Progressive Groups Condemn ‘State of Undeclared Martial Law’ in Negros Oriental
News in Pictures: Progressive Groups Condemn ‘State of Undeclared Martial Law’ in Negros Oriental
Marking the commeration of the 38th aniversary of the declaration of martial law in 1972, progressive groups led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan-Negros Oriental, held protest actions on Tuesday, condemning the 'state of undeclared martial law' in the province and the extension of the counter insurgency program Oplan Bantay Laya.
News in Pictures: On 38th Anniversary of Martial Law Declaration, Davao Progressive Groups Slam OBL Extension, Urge Aquino to Protect Human Rights
News in Pictures: On 38th Anniversary of Martial Law Declaration, Davao Progressive Groups Slam OBL Extension, Urge Aquino to Protect Human Rights
Protest actions by progressive groups were held on Tuesday in commemoration of the 38th anniversary of the declaration of martial law in 1972.
News in Pictures: Noynoy Visit in Davao City Met with Protest
News in Pictures: Noynoy Visit in Davao City Met with Protest
Progressive groups in Davao City staged a lightning rally during President Benigno "Noynoy" S. Aquino III's visit on Thursday. The groups called for the scrapping of Oplan Bantay Laya and demanded justice for all the victims of human-rights violations.
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