Members of Piston who have been arrested and detained while holding a protest, June 2. (Photo courtesy of Piston) They had no income for two months and received no aid from government. When they held a protest demanding government to allow them to earn a living, they were arrested and detained. By AARON MACARAEG Bulatlat.com…
Both UN experts called on everyone to denounce governments’ failure to respond to the needs of the people in the time of the pandemic. By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – United Nations experts have encouraged Filipino human rights defenders and the public to continue to raise their voices especially in this time of…
“Politicians must be told that by keeping political prisoners in prison, they are making the fight against the virus more difficult.” By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA — A United Nations official urged governments anew to release all political prisoners amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a webinar organized by Ecuvoice on May 29, UN…
Under the ‘new normal’ of internet-based learning, those at the margins of society could find themselves struggling against further exclusion. The concept of access needs further exploration beyond the popular understanding that it is mainly about the installation of broadband networks and distribution of gadgets to the community. More than the means of providing a…
Jeepney drivers and operators hold #BusinaBalikPasada along Commonwealth Avenue on Monday, June 1. (Photo by Pinoy Weekly) The transport movement argued that the old jeepneys must not be sidelined when there is an obvious increase in demand due to the reduced passengers of other PUVs for physical distancing. BY AARON MACARAEG Bulatlat.com MANILA — Jeepney…
The progressive Bagong Alyansang Makabayan comes to the defense of the displaced Lumad in UCCP Haran who have been accused of “murdering” two lumad infants due to negligence.
“I asked in a poll yesterday if you’ve heard of the Anti-terrorism Bill in the Philippines and about half haven’t. So as a small community here, I would love to share with you what I’ve gathered from other sources. We can help each other understand the things going on around us and look out for…
They are little brave warriors born prematurely who are putting up a good fight to survive in a world that is also struggling against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The post Coronavirus: Parents of premature babies face extra fight during COVID-19 pandemic appeared first on Kodao Productions.