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By SHEERAH ESCUDERO Bulatlat.com MANILA — Various youth organizations formed and launched “Laban Kabataan, Tayo Na”, a youth broad coalition calling to push for an independent senate and stand against dictatorship, with a 14-point pro-poor and pro-people Youth Agenda, for a free, democratic, and progressive future, March 27, in Quezon City. “The youth should take…

Artwork by Dee Ayroso / Bulatlat If there exists an actual, substantive, and strong basis for the people to call for Duterte’s resignation, ouster, or removal from office by whatever means, the people have the right to exercise their sovereign will to do so. By GERIFEL CERILLO* Bulatlat.com In light of the alleged ouster plot…

Leaders of progressive organizations share the situation of workers in the US amid the global pandemic. “Instead of prioritizing widespread testing and providing support for workers, Trump has ensured profits for his Wall Street friends. We need hazard pays, our health workers should be given the pay they need…” By MENCHANI TILENDO Bulatlat.com MANILA —…