Oil palm company rehires ‘unjustly’ axed 293 union workers
Nearly 300 long-time 'casual' workers regain old jobs with fresh resolve to campaign for regularization.
Oil palm company rehires ‘unjustly’ axed 293 union workers
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Agusanon Manobos battle vs. displacement, aggression
Agusanon Manobos battle vs. displacement, aggression
"They wanted the capitalists to come in to solve poverty, but experiences in other mining areas showed that Lumads were displaced instead when the capitalists took over."
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In memory of Atty. Federico Bunao: A life of selfless service to the working class
In memory of Atty. Federico Bunao: A life of selfless service to the working class
“I was not the one who made you win but your collective action. Without it, it would be difficult to win the case.” -- Atty. Federico Bunao to workers
Black sand mining facilities in Ilocos Sur dismantled
Black sand mining facilities in Ilocos Sur dismantled
“It is not only an action against the destructive and exploitative black sand mining operation, but also a blow against individuals and officials who welcomed, imposed and supported the said mining ventures through sheer political force, threats, maneuverings and deceptions.” – Defend Ilocos
City council urged to walk the talk for watershed preservation
City council urged to walk the talk for watershed preservation
Mining threatens to destroy Davao City watershed, but city council still has to find out how and where a Lucio Tan-owned mining company has secured permit to explore the area for mining.
Davao folks see no change as Aquino gives 4th SONA
Davao folks see no change as Aquino gives 4th SONA
'There’s a fine line between growth and development, and what we need is the latter.'
Foreign peace advocates score ‘neglected’ condition in Typhoon Pablo areas
Foreign peace advocates score ‘neglected’ condition in Typhoon Pablo areas
“My taxes are sent (here) for military aid. Money should build roads, should be given to health care, decent things for the people, not military aid,” says Ron Gochez of Union del Barro, Los Angeles.
Fears, skepticism meet ASEAN connectivity
Fears, skepticism meet ASEAN connectivity
“There is no product to export (once) we’ll be flooded with (ASEAN products); all the farmers will be jobless here,” said Phil Export XI executive director Conrado T. Hernaez in a press conference at Marco Polo Hotel Wednesday.
LGBT continues to demand for equality
LGBT continues to demand for equality
"Despite the approval of same sex marriages in some countries, LBGTs are still battling against violence and discrimination, many are still not coming out because of fear..."
Church urges new Ilocos Governor to stop mining
Church urges new Ilocos Governor to stop mining
Despite the January 22 cease and desist order (CDO) by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Region 1 against the mining activities, the mining companies did not heed the said order and instead continued with their operations.
Davao Left opposes Aquino govt’s ‘access arrangements’ with US, Japan military forces
Davao Left opposes Aquino govt’s ‘access arrangements’ with US, Japan military forces
“The Aquino administration only puts at risk the lives of the people because the US government only wants to position their troops in our country with the objective of waging war against China and North Korea.” — Sheena Duazo, spokesperson for Bayan in Southern Mindanao
Davao City tightens security
Davao City tightens security
“Foot patrols (and) the checkpoints are 24/7. One of the stations at any one time should be conducting a checkpoint in the three entries to the city including the fourth from Samal Island.” — Chief Superintendent Jaime Morente, outgoing Regional Director of the Philippine National Police
Mankayan elders reject NCIP list of reps
Mankayan elders reject NCIP list of reps
Elders from Mankayan town refused to be included in the list of representatives made by the National Commision on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Cordillera for the Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes regarding mining applications and land conversions affecting the area.
Itogon urges DOH, DENR to probe mining refinery anew
Itogon urges DOH, DENR to probe mining refinery anew
The City Council of Itogon urged the Department of Health Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CAR) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources -CAR (DENR-CAR) to conduct a joint investigation and evaluation of the refinery plant of Benguet Corporation at Balatoc Virac Itogon, Benguet.
Military operations in DavSur result to abuses, rights group says
Military operations in DavSur result to abuses, rights group says
“The military has been committing grave abuses against civilians through its peace and development operations under the Aquino government’s counter-insurgency operational plan Bayanihan.” – Pastor Sadrach Sabella, Karapatan-Socsksargends coordinator
After Pablo, ComVal still far from recovery
After Pablo, ComVal still far from recovery
“Siguro nasa 20 percent pa tayo (ng recovery), malaki pa masyado (ang hahabulin) lalo na sa agriculture.” — Compostela Valley Governor Arturo Uy
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