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Groups, DepEd Worried Over Militarization of Lumad School; Congress Probe Sought
Groups, DepEd Worried Over Militarization of Lumad School; Congress Probe Sought
The occupation by the military of a nonformal school for tribal children in Surigao del Sur has raised concern among officials, with the Department of Education suggesting this week that those threatened by the presence of the soldiers should seek the court’s protection through the writ of amparo.
What’s Cooking in Malacañang? GWaPa Tries a Dash of Deception, an Ounce of Repression
What’s Cooking in Malacañang? GWaPa Tries a Dash of Deception, an Ounce of Repression
By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com MANILA -- In a cooking demo that elicited chuckles from market-goers and participating activists themselves, the Gabriela Women’s Party (GWaPa) showed Wednesday in front of Nepa-Q Market on Edsa, in Cubao, Quezon City, to cook Gloria...
Party-List Groups’ Meeting in Cagayan Valley Raided by Soldiers
Party-List Groups’ Meeting in Cagayan Valley Raided by Soldiers
MANILA -- A meeting of officials of party-list groups Anakpawis, Bayan Muna, Gabriela, and Kabataan was raided by suspected elements of the military in Cagayan Valley region at past midnight Thursday. Anakpawis reported that around 30 heavily armed men in...
A Curse to Democracy
A Curse to Democracy
Extrajudicial executions, forced disappearances, political persecution, baseless accusations, and arbitrary arrest and detention have no place in a democracy. These are contradictory to it. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Norberto Gonzales, Raul Gonzalez, and the AFP...
Another ‘Nicole’: Filipina Accuses US Marine of Rape; Case Heightens Junk-VFA Call
Another ‘Nicole’: Filipina Accuses US Marine of Rape; Case Heightens Junk-VFA Call
A 22-year-old student has come out to expose her alleged rape by a US Marine inside a Makati City hotel on April 19. But the victim said she won’t press charges, citing the case of “Nicole.”
Women’s Group Protests Price Hikes
Women’s Group Protests Price Hikes
BY JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat Posted 2:40 p.m., April 25, 2008 Braving the heavy rain, members of the women’s group GABRIELA staged a rally along Nicanor Reyes Steet in Manila at around 10:30 this morning to protest the continuing increase in prices of goods and...
Violence Against Women on the Rise, Use of Technology to Abuse Women Alarming – GABRIELA
Violence Against Women on the Rise, Use of Technology to Abuse Women Alarming – GABRIELA
The Anti-Violence against Women and Children Act or Republic 9262 of 2004 was passed “to protect the family and its members particularly women and children from violence and threats to their personal safety and security”. The intention of the law is to guarantee full respect for human rights of women and children. Five years since it was passed, the women’s group GABRIELA has been receiving an increasing number of reports of violence and threats against women and children.
Slideshow: Smith Acquittal Angers Filipinos
Slideshow: Smith Acquittal Angers Filipinos
CA, Arroyo Slammed for Smith Acquittal
A Daughter’s Pain, a Mother’s Suffering, and their Quest for Justice
A Daughter’s Pain, a Mother’s Suffering, and their Quest for Justice
It was an unusual reunion of mother and daughter. Nanay Mely visited Hazel in Okinawa, Japan last week. After knowing the details of the sufferings Hazel endured in the hands of an American soldier, Nanay Mely would have wanted to bring Hazel home. But her daughter...
Arroyo Gov’t Destroying Peace, Causing Poverty in Mindanao – Solon
Arroyo Gov’t Destroying Peace, Causing Poverty in Mindanao – Solon
BY BULATLAT Posted 4:53 p.m., July 29, 2008 Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo admitted in her State of the Nation Address (SONA) yesterday her government's failure to alleviate poverty in Mindanao due to the 'endless conflict in the island.' But a congresswoman from...
Malacañang‘s Proposed Budget, Anti-Poor – GABRIELA
Malacañang‘s Proposed Budget, Anti-Poor – GABRIELA
BY Bulatlat.com August 29, 2008 - 2:00 p.m. Women’s group GABRIELA branded Malacañang’s proposed P1.415 trillion budget for 2009 budget as anti-poor. The group said that to claim that it will provide ‘welfare armor’ for poor families is a complete lie. In a...
Left Forms New Coalition for 2010 Elections
Left Forms New Coalition for 2010 Elections
A new coalition has been formed to counter the dirty and traditional politics in the country. It has pledged to advance the politics of change and promote a 'pro-people' platform for the 2010 elections.
Women’s Group Files Raps vs MPD Chief Before CHR, Ombudsman
Women’s Group Files Raps vs MPD Chief Before CHR, Ombudsman
BY BULATLAT The militant women's group GABRIELA earlier today filed charges of human rights violations, physical injuries, and abuse of authority against Manila Police District (MPD) Director Supt. Roberto Rosales at the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the...
Video: US War on Terror Devastates Mindanao — Luz Ilagan
Video: US War on Terror Devastates Mindanao — Luz Ilagan
US War on Terror Devastates Mindanao
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Women’s Group to Appeals Court: Affirm Guilty Verdict on Smith
Women’s Group to Appeals Court: Affirm Guilty Verdict on Smith
BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO Bulatlat The women’s group GABRIELA this morning staged a rally at the Court of Appeals earlier today to demand that the guilty verdict on US Marine L/Cpl. Daniel Smith be affirmed. Members of the women’s group said the recent...
Three Women: Struggling to Survive while Fighting for Change
Three Women: Struggling to Survive while Fighting for Change
A woman doing multiple odd jobs, another managing a small variety store and selling newspapers, the poorest, a scavenger - these three women from poor families are finding it increasingly difficult to make both ends meet. Family survival is a daily struggle for them, and yet, they never lose hope and they always find time to fight for genuine change.
Court Martial Rape Case vs US Soldier Dismissed
Court Martial Rape Case vs US Soldier Dismissed
The US Court Martial recently dismissed the rape charges against an American soldier stationed in Okinawa, Japan who was accused of raping a Filipina migrant worker. BY BULATLAT The US Court Martial recently dismissed the rape charges against an American soldier...
Women Workers Stage Protest vs Retrenchments
Women Workers Stage Protest vs Retrenchments
BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO Bulatlat Members of the groups Kilusan ng Manggagawang Kababaihan (KMK or Movement of Women Workers and GABRIELA staged a protest action against retrenchments this afternoon at the Boy Scouts' Circle along Tomas Morato Avenue in Quezon...
Women’s Groups Stage Picket at HoR vs Cha-Cha
Women’s Groups Stage Picket at HoR vs Cha-Cha
BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO Bulatlat Members of the women's groups GABRIELA and Gabriela Women's Party (GWP) this morning staged a picket at the House of Representatives to protest moves to amend the Constitution. The House Committee on Coonstitutional Amendments...
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