The groups said that such decision is an “affirmation that the agency is indeed unprepared for this school year’s blended learning.” By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Following the announcement of the Department of Education (DepEd) postponing the opening of classes, teachers and child rights advocates called on the agency “not to waste…
Amid Palace’s claim that Anakpawis Chairperson and peace consultant Randall Echanis was killed by his comrades in the revolutionary movement, progressive groups maintain state security forces acted upon President Duterte’s orders. Echanis, 72, was stabbed to death by still unknown assailants on early morning of Aug. 10 in a rented house in Novaliches, Quezon City….
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Migrant workers all over the world hold an online protest following news of another PhilHealth scandal. “The widespread corruption in the government is the reason why OFWs are strongly against the planned mandatory PhilHealth and premium rate hike. OFWs cannot entrust the government that their hard-earned money will benefit their families and the rest of…
Baby River with her grandmother. (Photo from Kapatid Facebook page.) “Amid the pandemic and the modified enhanced community quarantine, authorities are pushing for the heartless and inhuman act of separating a baby from her only source of nutrition and protection at this early stage of her life.” By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA –…
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Global Witness report “Defending Tomorrow” cover. BY AARON MACARAEG Bulatlat.com MANILA– The Philippines is the second deadliest country for environmental defenders, according to the latest Global Witness report. The report stated that 43 environment defenders were killed in 2019, making it second to Colombia with 64 deaths. Heather Iqbal of Global Witness, in a webinar…
Graphics by Justin Umali State-approved bloodlust has resulted in grief for families of victims and profit for those who engage in bloody business. Out of all of Duterte’s campaign promises, it seems his challenge to “put up more funeral parlors” was the one that became true. By JUSTIN UMALI With reports from JANESS ANN J….