Groups doubt new DA chief’s sincerity in solving agri problems
“Appointing him as the agriculture secretary speaks volumes when it comes to conflict of interest. In fact, he represents big business and the elite. How can we expect him to know the situation of small farmers and fisherfolk who are among the poorest of the poor?” the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas said.
Fil-Ams join largest pro-Palestine rally in US history
The Filipino-Americans said they demand an immediate ceasefire between Hamas and the State of Israel, for the latter to end its siege on Gaza, and for the US and the Philippines to end its support for Israel.
Fr. Joe Dizon, ‘chaplain of rallies’, remembered on 10th death anniv
Speakers from different churches and leaders of organizations shared anecdotes about the late Roman Catholic priest, known in his lifetime as the “Chaplain of the Parliament of the Streets.”
Broadcaster killed in Misamis Occidental, 4th under Marcos Jr
Jumalon’s killing was caught on a live stream of his show. It showed the victim being shot twice by the suspect who also grabbed his gold necklace before fleeing the crime scene.
BAYAN calls on Filipinos to stand with Palestinians
“The Israeli occupation of the Palestinians had been cruel. The looting of land and killing and imprisonment of Palestinians are nonstop. These are what drive them to resist with both unarmed and armed means,” BAYAN said.
Locsin hit for ‘death to Palestinian children’ tweet
“He perpetuates, incites violence and harm against Muslims with his position. He discriminates by generalizing Muslims as terrorists; he has no heart for the children and youth for wishing them dead,” Lidasan said.
BAYAN’s Reyes named in another effigy-burning suit
“This is clearly a harassment suit because I wasn’t even present at the SONA rally. I was on a trip abroad. I was already mid-air when the rally happened,” Reyes said.
TAMBAYAN Ep 3: Kumusta na sina Jhed at Jonila?
Kumustahan sa Tambayan kasama ang mga kabataang matapang na nagsiwalat sa pagdukot at pekeng pagpapasuko ng militar sa mga aktibista. Tara, kwentuhan tayo sa pinaka-bagong episode ng Ta(u)mbayan.
Without immunity, Duterte faces 1st crime rap in local court
“He no longer has immunity. He is no longer president. He should not do this to a congressperson, much more to fellow Filipinos,” Castro said after she filed her complaint at the Quezon City Hall of Justice on Tuesday, October 24.
Groups press call to save Manila Bay from reclamation projects
The rally participants said reclamation is still ongoing despite Marcos’ order to stop the projects and conduct an investigation.