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WANTED: An Independent Senate
WANTED: An Independent Senate
The Philippine Senate could be the last democratic institution for the government’s checks and balances, independent of and not beholden to the power ambitions of the presidency and expected to side with the people and defend whatever remains of Philippine democracy, people’s rights and welfare, and the country’s sovereignty.
In the Philippines, a dam struggle spans generations, inspires songs of unity for the environment
In the Philippines, a dam struggle spans generations, inspires songs of unity for the environment
By MARYA SALAMAT This is one of the reports in a series produced by Bulatlat.com with the Asia-Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD) Media Fellowship. The series aims to report on linkages between gender, ecological conflicts and climate change....
In peril: Southeast Asia’s environment and its defenders (Part 2 of 2)
In peril: Southeast Asia’s environment and its defenders (Part 2 of 2)
READ ALSO: In peril: Southeast Asia’s environment and its defenders (Part 1 of 2) By Clemente Bautista Jr. and Paul Christian Yang-ed Kalikasan has been conducting researches into the cases of killings of environmental defenders in Southeast Asia. From the data we...
Filipino Moro activist arrested, interrogated, tortured ala Guantanamo
Filipino Moro activist arrested, interrogated, tortured ala Guantanamo
At one point during his interrogation, he was made to strip naked and face his armed interrogators in a room chilled by air conditioning and an industrial fan.
‘This starts a new chapter’ – CJ Sereno cheers unity with people resisting tyranny
‘This starts a new chapter’ – CJ Sereno cheers unity with people resisting tyranny
“We may have diverged on the means but we have one goal, to bring about social justice so Filipinos can feel the benefits of democracy.”
Four heroic women for Mother Earth
Four heroic women for Mother Earth
But hope springs eternal. Environmental defenders everywhere are tirelessly working to protect the last frontiers of nature and restore our despoiled environment.
#BuildFilipino: Developing local steel industry as a sure bet for change
#BuildFilipino: Developing local steel industry as a sure bet for change
Ibon Foundation and patriotic scientists are pushing for the development of the local steel industry, saying it is a basic industry that has a bearing on the development also of other industries, from construction to transportation to making machines for agriculture and consumer goods production.
#Elections2016 |Scientists bat for genuine science, tech development in candidates’ platform
#Elections2016 |Scientists bat for genuine science, tech development in candidates’ platform
“With the national elections, it is crucial to convey to candidates the role of science and technology in national development and progress.”
Read also: ‘We don’t have to import rice with improved technology, govt support’
‘Don’t force scientists into a vow of poverty’
‘We have excellent resources, people but government not helping to put our acts together’
‘Let Filipinos benefit from Filipino talent, technology’
‘People should have access to publicly funded data, utilities’
‘SSL 2015 not for teachers, rank and file employees’
‘SSL 2015 not for teachers, rank and file employees’
“Teachers have the greatest responsibility, but the enormous salary lag compared to top government officials is despicable.”
K to 12 | The rise of low-fee, private schools for profit
K to 12 | The rise of low-fee, private schools for profit
BULATLAT SPECIAL REPORT:
“To generate profits, Apec and other similar chains, employ fewer and unqualified teachers and provide facilities which do not comply to standards. What’s quite regrettable in this regard, and almost scandalous, is that the government has waived regulations that exist in the provision of education, to satisfy the business interests of Pearson and Ayala.”
#Manilakbayan2015 | ‘We have affected the center’
#Manilakbayan2015 | ‘We have affected the center’
“We bring home victory: the support of a broad range of people to the people’s resistance in Mindanao, which is also the Filipino people’s struggle.”
Terror in White Culaman
Terror in White Culaman
A village in Kitaotao, Bukidnon is being militarized after its residents asserted their right to get drought assistance from government.
‘Defend Lumad schools, our beacons of hope’
‘Defend Lumad schools, our beacons of hope’
“These beacons of hope for the indigenous communities are now being shadowed over by the continuing threat of militarization and development aggression.”
Expansion of agricultural plantations threatens Mindanao people’s survival
Expansion of agricultural plantations threatens Mindanao people’s survival
BULATLAT SPECIAL REPORT:
In the mountains, there are mining companies. In the plains, the plantations occupy the land.”
‘Bakwet’ | Defending the land by leaving
‘Bakwet’ | Defending the land by leaving
BULATLAT SPECIAL REPORT:
“This is not just seeking sanctuary, but also our protest, to demand respect for us indigenous people, not just in Mindanao, but the whole country.”
‘Sir Emok’s sacrifice’ pushes Alcadev teachers to carry on
‘Sir Emok’s sacrifice’ pushes Alcadev teachers to carry on
BULATLAT SPECIAL REPORT:
Like their students, the young teachers of Alcadev are just as afraid and traumatized. But the tragedy was the crucible that strengthened their resolve to continue to serve and teach the Lumad youth.
Prof. Jose Ma. Sison at 75: There is no sitting back for revolutionaries
Prof. Jose Ma. Sison at 75: There is no sitting back for revolutionaries
Prof. Jose Ma. Sison's latest book is indispensable to understanding why and how, under the leadership of the CPP, the Filipino people and their revolutionary forces successfully fought and defeated the US-instigated fascist dictatorship of Marcos.
‘Treachery, lies,’ slammed in Malacañang’s justifications for increased US troop presence
‘Treachery, lies,’ slammed in Malacañang’s justifications for increased US troop presence
“The Aquino government is still trying to deceive the people that the US is out to help the Philippines against China. It is playing up 'the threat of China' while playing down the history and reality of US military interventions." – KMU
‘Long and winding SONA silent on what matters most to Filipinos’ – progressive groups
‘Long and winding SONA silent on what matters most to Filipinos’ – progressive groups
“Aquino’s grandiose claims of economic growth based on cherry-picked economic indicators fail to hide the economic indicators that matter to ordinary Filipinos. Landlessness is growing; unemployment is rising; wages are being depressed; prices are soaring; and social services are decaying as they become more scarce,” Elmer Labog, chairman of Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU).
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