A year after installing themselves as rightful land owners, several members of the Madaum Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association Inc. (MARBAI) are enjoying the fruits of their collective farming efforts.
Malaysia’s new government urged to implement media reforms
By Mong Palatino/Global Voices Civil society groups are urging Malaysia’s new government to uphold its election campaign pledge of enacting reforms in governance which include the abolition of laws that undermine free speech. On May 9, 2018, the Pakatan Harapan (PH) party defeated Barisan Nasional (BN) which has dominated Malaysian politics over the past 60 years. BN’s […]
Facts vs myth about food shortages
Food insecurity among our people is not about the question on the amount of food to be produce but rather the lack of equitable access.
Goons harass farmers’ campout, youth supporters panic
Armed goons harassed a farmers’ campout at Lupang Ramos in Dasmariñas City, Cavite Monday night, causing panic among youth supporters staying for the night, a progressive lawmaker announced. In an urgent alert, Kabataan Party Representative Sarah Elago said private armed goons fired gun shots in the dead of night, causing University of the Philippines medical […]
Volunteer teacher recounts rebel-tagging
DAVAO CITY,Philippines- A volunteer teacher of Mindanao Interfaith Services Foundation, Inc. in Trento,Agusan del Sur is now in fear of…
14 coconut workers killed in road mishap
DAVAO CITY,Philippines- Fourteen workers of a coconut desiccating plant in Davao del Sur died in a smashup of two trucks…
On stage kiss drew flak anew for Pres. Duterte’s Seoul visit
MANILA,Philippines-President Rodrigo Duterte drew flak on Monday after his controversial onstage kiss with an overseas Filipina worker while on an…
Lumad schools face harassments as new school year opens
Salugpongan Ta ‘Tanu Igkanogon Community Learning Center (STTICLC) in Talangingod, Davao del Norte said at least five of their campuses have either been occupied or are being harassed by government as the new school year opened today. “Military troops have occupied our schools and conducted roving operations that hamper our members’ [work for] the start […]