Unionists have defended their protest camp from at least four instances of forced demolition while in Manila. By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com MANILA – Alona Sotto, a mother of two, celebrates her 38th birthday today (March 11) far from her family and home in Compostela Valley. She is among the hundreds of unionists whose strike has…
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) urged the Department of Education (DepEd) for a dialogue over reports that some local of its local officials have already declared ineligibility of ACT members to serve as Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) in the upcoming May midterm election.
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From Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte, Miriam Roda, along with her fellow union members, travelled to this city to join other women in a protest rally on Friday, March 8. She chose to be in the picket line that day, in solidarity with other toiling women commemorating the International Women’s Day.
Using a plastic trash bin, a man tries to douse a burning grassy area in Barangay Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City, early Saturday afternoon, March 9. The Bureau of Fire Protection has reminded the public to be vigilant as the dry season is slowly being felt throughout the country, which might cause sudden conflagrations. (Jigger…
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Ni RENE BOY ABIVA Pagkasapit na pagkasapit ng nanunuot sa lamig na bukang-liwayway dumating ang banda-musiko; agad nilang inayos ang kanilang hanay nang pabilog; sa gitna ang baho, tambol, at simbalo habang sa magkabilang gilid nama’y nakapuwesto ang trumpeta, trombon, at tuba; dagli nilang tinugtog ang Martsa Para sa Patay ni Saul; at nangagsimulang gumapang…
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…