Groups rally at Manila police HQ, demand release of 6 arrested activists on Labor Day
Progressive organizations staged an indignation rally in front of the Manila Police District (MPD) Headquarters to demand the release of six arrested activists during the Labor Day mobilizations in Manila on May 1.
Pagpupugay at pasasalamat kay Rene Saguisag
In one column, Saguisag wrote how he and Joker (Arroyo) and the human rights lawyers tapped by (President) Cory Aquino to join her Cabinet after the fall of the Marcos dictatorship in February 1986 moved to immediately release ALL political prisoners, overriding military objections. “The Left must have a place under the sun,” he told Vic, who was one of those released from jail.
Bayani
Sa wakas, dapat nang ngayo’y mabandila/ang karapatan kong laong iniluha,/ang aking katwiran ay bigyan ng laya/at kung ayaw ninyo’y ako ang bahala/sa aking panata sa pagkadakila…/Taong walang saysay ang di Manggagawa!
Ako na komyuter at ang mga nakikibakang tsuper
Minsan na akong bumaba sa dyip nang hindi nagbabayad ng pamasahe, dahil sa halip na ilaan sa bayad ang barya mas minabuti ko noong na ibili ito ng sigarilyo. Pero nakonsensya rin ako. Umu-ukilkil sa isip ko noon ang kanta ng grupong Sinaglahi na pinamagatang “Piso.”
Public sector unions form alliance, demand salary increases from Marcos gov’t
The country’s major public sector union federations met at the Senate building in Pasay City today, two days before International Labor Day, and formed a broad alliance to demand wage hikes “amid worsening economic plight due to high inflation rates.”
Salaginto sa garapon
Kung sakaling dumapo,/nitong kalyo ay masalo,/ang tuhod na nakatukod,/mag-aalsa at tatayo!
Environment advocate bares torture during abduction, enforced disappearance
Abduction survivor Eco Dangla said their abductors told them there was a cobra beside them ready to bite them. He also heard a back hoe in the background the kidnappers said they will use to bury them if they do not admit to their allegations.
Exhibit paying tribute to Lumad leader opens
“Through art, the legacy of Bai Bibyaon is remembered, and the struggle for ancestral lands and self-determination is continued,” said Lala Empong, chairperson of Sabokahan, an organization of Lumad women.
Groups mourn passing of nationalist senator Rene Saguisag
A stalwart of the legal profession, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) described Saguisag as a “Filipino patriot, staunch human rights lawyer and civil libertarian, indefatigable fighter for justice, nationalism and democracy.”
NDFP celebrates 51st anniversary, foresees resurgence
In a message to members and supporters on the occasion of its 51st founding anniversary today, April 24, Luis Jalandoni, NDFP chief international representative, said they are confident of winning more battles in the years to come until complete victory in the struggle for national and social liberation is achieved.