Radyo Sagada holds broadcasting and filmmaking workshop
Radyo Sagada holds community radio and mobile phone filmmaking workshops for its new batch of volunteer broadcasters last September2 to 4. Kodao Productions was again its training partner.
Martial law survivors oppose DepEd’s whitewashing of Marcos dictatorship
“We at the [CARMMA] flag and condemn in the strongest possible terms the [DepEd]’s shameless scheme to whitewash and distort our history with its September 6, 2023 memo to change ‘Diktadurang Marcos’ to ‘Diktadura’ in the Grade 6 Araling Panlipunan curriculum of the newly-launched Matatag curriculum,” CARMMA said.
The Philippines is finally going after plastic producers but some companies are not cooperating
The law is problematic because companies may still continue producing plastic waste and not have clear commitments on plastic reduction, said Miko Aliño of Break Free From Plastic.
Filipino cycling households rise to 10 million
In a 2021 Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) report, 2,397 cyclists were involved in accidents in the metropolis, 33 of which had been fatal. There is also the recent viral road rage incident involving a cyclist and a Supreme Court employee that adds to the perception that Philippine roads remain unsafe for cyclists.
NPA ambush kills 5, belies gov’t claim Quezon is NPA-free
“Five were killed among the military while four others were wounded. The enemies fled the fighting, enabling the Red Army to safely withdraw,” NPA-Quezon spokesperson Cleo del Mundo said.
Farmers, consumers: BBM’s rice price ceiling still too high
“For example, if the rice traders bought palay at the median price of P19 to 22 per kilo, the retail prices of palay may be more than P11 lower after drying, milling, hauling and transportation expenses are factored in,” KMP said.
Youngest member condemns Congress’ ‘undemocratic’ approval of OVP’s confidential funds
“Our tradition of extending parliamentary courtesy stops us in the legislative branch from doing our job for which we are paid by the Filipino people. We should have checks and balances,” Kabataan Party Rep. Raoul Manuel said.
‘Stop the dump’: Pacific communities protest Japan’s release of treated nuclear water
For Pacific environment groups, the dumping of treated water is tantamount to destroying marine life and the future of the region. Justice Pacific’s statement reflects this popular sentiment among non-government organizations.
THE CURIOUS CASE OF ROGIE SENDING: Investigation or bullying?
During the hearings, majority of the congresspersons went after Mamba’s subordinates with venom. The capitol employees were shouted at and could hardly get a word in even as they were simply trying to answer the congresspersons’ questions. They were reduced to stuttering most times, making them appear more guilty than Dismas and Gestas.
New travel guidelines violate rights, OFWs say
“Intention is one thing and effect is another,” Migrante International’s Joanna Concepcion said, adding “the fight against human trafficking does not justify this violation.”