To mark World Day Against Cyber-Censorship, the Southeast Asia Press Alliance (SEAPA) recalls the specific incidents when target news sites were forced offline Alternative news organizations play a crucial role in informing the people about issues and concerns of public interest that are usually overlooked by the mainstream media. They provide a platform for voices […]
Groups vow to seek justice for Malayao’s assassination
“The initial findings obtained by the family show that the CHR does not accept claims that Randy’s death was part of an internal [Communist] Party purge carried out by the New People’s Army,” the groups said.
Lament of the Poor of my Country
By Prof. Ed M. Villegas, PhD You only pass by to see how we live,When elections draw near and votes are needed,You only come to stay in our dirty place,Because you aim to have good grades,You only took into our sufferings to fill your paintings. But where were you when your brothers and sisters,Slowly wither […]
‘Just making people laugh’
“They are shallow. I was just trying to make people laugh. They should not listen to us if they don’t like it.” Candidate Ronald dela Rosa, reacting to condemnations on his statement “The fastest way to learn Kapampangan was to kiss Pampanga women on the lips” in a campaign sortie in Central Luzon last February.
Media groups warn against publication of Duterte’s narco-list without verification
Media groups cautioned journalists and editors against publishing Malacañan’s list of public officials allegedly involved in the illegal drugs trade. In a joint statement, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines; Philippine Press Institute; Center for Community Journalism and Development; Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism; Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility; Mindanews and the […]
On candidates’ honesty
“Walang isang kandidato diyan na hindi nagsisinungaling, kaya hindi dapat nagiging issue ang honesty ngayon.” (There is no single candidate who does not lie, so honesty should not be an issue now.)–Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, defending her Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) candidates accused of dishonesty and corruption.
Makabayan endorses Senate bets based on several unities
Inindorso ng Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan o MAKABAYAN ang siyam na kandidato na lalahok sa halalan sa Mayo 2019. Ginanap ang aktibidad noong Marso 3 sa Quezon City Sports Club. Bukod sa natatanging kandidato ng partido na si Atty. Neri Colmenares, inindorso nila sina Bam Aquino, Grace Poe at Nancy Binay. Kasama din sina Atty. […]
Rotary peace award honors Rey Claro Casambre and Randy Felix Malayao
The Rotary Club of Fort Bonifacio Global City honored two National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) consultants with peace awards for their dedication and contributions to bringing about just and lasting peace in the country in a ceremony at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City last February 27. Relatives of detained NDFP […]