IBON opens to gov’t inspection days before anti-terrorism law effectivity
“This is an important contribution to IBON asserting its character as a legitimate organization that does not, never has, and never will have the guns, explosives, and other illegal items that are wont to be planted to justify spurious search warrants and bogus charges against activists and human rights defenders,” IBON executive director Sonny Africa said.
Manila Pride protester fights back and narrates ordeal inside police detention
2020 seems like the end of the world. It is marked with fear and paranoia, hostility and violence. The stakes are higher now since we’re experiencing a pandemic under the most incompetent and inutile government that only knows a militaristic response to every problem. This year’s Pride, 51 years after Stonewall, exemplifies that the LGBTQ+ community is still not free as seen in the violent arrest and detention of Pride 20.
On the BBB fix: Why do you build me up?
The government should release the revised infrastructure list immediately. As healthcare has become the priority, the government should add more social infrastructure like hospitals to help deal with congested health facilities. More socialized housing units could also help decongest urban settlements in the country and help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Pahayag ng isang manunulat at direktor hinggil sa Anti-Terrorism Act
Inihahalintulad ni Bonifacio Ilagan, isang manunulat at direktor, ang kanyang mga naging karanasan noong panahon ng Martial Law sa maaaring mangyari ngayong naipasa na ang Anti-Terrorism Act.
Rep. Carlos Zarate’s summation on the ABS-CBN franchise renewal
Speaking in behalf of representatives in favor of the embattled media network’s bid for a fresh franchise, Rep. Zarate called on the rest of the members of the House of Representatives Committee on Legislative Franchises to vote for the people.
Gov’t should check SAP’s gross failure as COVID cases rise – IBON
The country does not seem to be winning the war against COVID-19, but the government has remained indifferent to the impact of the pandemic on the millions of poor families, said IBON.
Manifesto sa Kalayaan at Karapatan
Nananawagan tayo sa iba pa nating kapwa mamamahayag, artista, manggagawang pangkultura at tagapagtaguyod ng kalayaan sa pamamahayag na lumagda sa ating manipesto. Isulat lamang ang inyong pangalan bilang komento sa post na ito. Ilalabas natin ang mas mahabang listahan sa Hulyo 18, araw na magiging epektibo ang batas. Lumagda at magpalagda para sa ating kalayaan at karapatan. Magpalaganap ng tapang. Magkaisa laban sa tiranya.
ABS-CBN’s Franchise: WHO’S DECIDING?
The Freedom for Media, Freedom for All (FMFA) network believes that citizens should have a say about this issue as the closure of one of the largest networks in the country has disrupted the flow of news and information and the availability of entertainment that have become a part of their lives. It is important for Filipinos to know how these representative will decide on ABS-CBN’s franchise bid.
Higher inflation for poorest Filipinos underscores urgent need for continued cash subsidies
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), headline inflation rose to 2.5% in June 2020 from 2.1% in May 2020. Behind this uptick are price increases in: transportation, particularly tricycle fares; alcoholic beverages and tobacco; housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels; and communication.
Progressive groups hold protest on Rodrigo Duterte 4th year anniversary as president
Human rights advocates and activists held a protest activity on the 4th anniversary of Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency last June 30 at the Commission on Human Rights compound in Quezon City.