On the Duterte administration’s claims of economic gains

Movement Against Tyranny Metro Manila held a candle-lighting activity today in condemnation of Philippine National Police’s (PNP) “oppressive” Oplan Galugad which resulted to the massive arbitrary arrest of almost 8,000 individuals in less than a week. The group also called for justice for Genesis ‘Tisoy’ Argoncillo who died suspiciously inside his cell 4 days after…

WHEREAS, it has come to our attention that 35 members of the legal profession have been killed in the Philippines since Mr. Rodrigo Duterte became President 29 months ago; WHEREAS, 4 of those killed are judges, 9 are public prosecutors, and 22 are lawyers; WHEREAS, the killings of our colleagues appear to be work-related and…

‘Bida ang saya’, ito ang tagline ng nangungunang fastfood chain sa bansa, ang Jollibee Foods Corporation o Jollibee. Ngunit sa nararanasan ng mga manggagawa nito sa ilalim ng kontraktwalisasyon ay tila mailap hanapin ang saya sa kanilang pagtatrabaho. Isa ang 31 taong gulang na si Bryan Formanes na iligal na tinanggal ng management ng Jollibee….