MANILA — On World Press Freedom Day, journalists and human rights defenders staged a protest in front of Camp Aquinaldo, headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), denouncing the state-perpetrated attacks against the Philippine press. Protesters show their version of matrix, with President Duterte as the nexus of all plots. (Photo by Ronalyn…
THE DUTERTE government is the biggest threat to the people’s right to press freedom, freedom of expression and other human rights. It uses the entire coercive power of the state to attack and quell the independent press and these attacks are instigated and led by the madman in Malacañang Palace himself. Today, May 3, as…
Sending more teachers to China will bring about greater effect on the country’s education system with the possible shortage of educators, the ACT Teachers Party-list said in a statement.
Human rights group Karapatan-Southern Mindanao asserted on Wednesday, that the arrest of its former secretary-general over alleged involvement in illegal drugs should not be used to discredit the work of their organization.
MANILA — Several media organizations, artists, digital rights advocates and human rights defenders have organized activities to mark the #WorldPressFreedomDay tomorrow, May 3. With the call #FightBack, journalists, artists and advocates will highlight the defense of press freedom and free expression amid all forms of repression. Here’s the list of the activities: 9 a.m. –…
Labor groups endorsing their senatorial candidates. (Photo by Fred Dabu/Bulatlat) These senatorial hopefuls vowed to put forward the interests of workers and the Filipino people should they win in the senatorial race. By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – On International Labor Day, labor groups endorsed ‘pro-people candidates’ who they deemed will fight for…
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA — It was impossible to resist the airconditioned rooms that the fastfood chains along the stretch of Mendiola offered to May Day protesters and even journalists covering the annual mobilization yesterday. Reality struck me that while the fiery speeches and burning issues might bring exhilaration to the soul…
Factory worker 34-year-old Mary Jane Emplamado (Photo by J. Ellao / Bulatlat.com) “Even a salary of P36,000 is not enough. We have to borrow money to make ends meet. At times, we even have to pawn our ATMs (to loan sharks). My mere daily transportation cost is already pegged at P4,000. How could they dare…