Anti-terrorism bill to have ‘far-reaching’ repercussions on economy — IBON

By Eule Rico Bonganay/Bulatlat Children who are residents of Tondo after their community was struck by fire last April. Photo by EULE RICO BONGANAY The post Pagsasalba appeared first on Bulatlat.

Local government executives should keep in mind that that the current national emergency does not empower officials to silence dissent and curtail press freedom, both of which are essential to a functional democracy in which elected officials are duty-bound to defend the Constitution. By ALTERMIDYA – People’s Alternative Media Network Information is of utmost importance…

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported a 6.5 magnitude earthquake with Eastern Samar as the epicenter at 1:37 PM today, April 23.  The latest earthquake was felt in Catbalogan City, Leyte and Tacloban City, which bore the brunt of Typhoon Haiyan in 2013 and the other typhoons and crop infestations that followed….