Police and Task Force Davao personnel are deployed around the Freedom park during Bonifacio Day protest on Friday, November 30, 2018. Authorities became more strict with rallies that could affect traffic, after an ordinance prohibiting rallies on streets was recently passed by the City Council. (Ken E. Cagula/davaotoday.com)
A Cebu City human rights worker who was organizing families of victims of the government’s so-called war on drugs was himself killed in a brazen daytime attack on board a jeepney Wednesday, August 8. Human rights defender and Rise Up-Cebu volunteer Butch Rosales, 45, was shot in broad daylight was on his way to Mandaue,…
Feeding the pigeons in Rizal Park in Davao City is an activity enjoyed by some park goers. In this photo, a girl feeds the birds on Wednesday morning. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)
Xave Gregorio – Philstar.com June 17, 2022 MANILA, Philippines — Fear. Shock. Disbelief. For some journalists, election night was a nightmare possibility they tried not to dwell on, clinging to the smallest shred of hope until the possibility became certainty. As results poured in at an unprecedented speed on the evening of May 9, they watched on TV…
Metro Manila’s insane traffic congestion is an opportunity to read books. Reading is more productive and relaxing instead of cursing at drivers, enforcers, and pedestrians. It’s less risky than using a smartphone inside jeepneys, UV Express vans, and trains. It’s a matter of adjusting our perspectives. For example, a three-hour ride from Quezon City to…
In this video, public school teacher Roel Mape shares how they carry out their commitment of providing quality education beyond the four walls of the classroom, including why they are joining this year’s United People’s SONA. The post Why teachers are joining United People’s SONA appeared first on Bulatlat.