With the Philippine government set to provide the next wave of aid for pandemic-hit Filipinos, residents of urban poor community Payatas in Quezon City said they received none since March. In a protest action yesterday, Aug. 12, the Pinagkaisang Lakas ng Mamamayan, a grassroots organization of Payatas residents, said the Department of Social Welfare and…
By Clemente Bautista Jr. It was in 2011, during the first year of the Aquino administration, when I first got to work closely with peace builder and land defender Randall ‘Ka Randy’ Echanis, deputy secretary general of Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) and peace consultant of National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP). I…
The validation of such records “can lead to the correction of the distribution charges of Meralco to the residential and commercial customers.” By MARLO MADRIGAL MANILA — Consumer groups urged the government to review the finances of the country’s biggest electricity provider after finding a P66-billion discrepancy from its purchased supply. In a statement, Bayan…
Tulang alay ni Ka Ima Ariate para kay Ka Randy Echanis Walang puwang ang pasistang estado Sa mga huwarang kasama kagaya mo Walang puwang ang puso ng mga berdugo Sa luha at hinagpis ng pamilyang naiwan. Walang puwang ang mga tunay na terorista Sa mga adhikaing dalisay at demokratiko Walang puwang ang kumakalabit ng gatilyo…
“Clearly, there was no criminal act was and has been committed by Perez and Colabres for the police to ‘arrest’ them in the first place.” By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA — Lawyers group denounced what they called a “malicious imputation of a crime and web of lies” against their colleague who merely performs…
By REIN TARINAY As the country continues to face economic difficulties in the time of pandemic, online platforms have become increasingly useful for those who work from home while online selling has become an alternative way of earning for many Filipinos. Recently, the House committee on ways and means has approved a bill that will…
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Members of progressive organizations hold an indignation protest August 11 at the Commission on Human Rights following the killing of Randall Echanis, Anakpawis chairperson and consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines. The post Progressives rage against the brutal murder of Randal Echanis appeared first on Bulatlat.