Goons harass farmers’ campout, youth supporters panic
Armed goons harassed a farmers’ campout at Lupang Ramos in Dasmariñas City, Cavite Monday night, causing panic among youth supporters staying for the night, a progressive lawmaker announced. In an urgent alert, Kabataan Party Representative Sarah Elago said private armed goons fired gun shots in the dead of night, causing University of the Philippines medical […]
Lumad schools face harassments as new school year opens
Salugpongan Ta ‘Tanu Igkanogon Community Learning Center (STTICLC) in Talangingod, Davao del Norte said at least five of their campuses have either been occupied or are being harassed by government as the new school year opened today. “Military troops have occupied our schools and conducted roving operations that hamper our members’ [work for] the start […]
Higaonons evacuate from military occupation of community
A hundred and fifty-eight Higaonons have again been driven away from their homes by the military in Sitio Camansi, Barangay Banglay, Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental, Lumad organization Katungod said. Thirty-five Higaonon families are now encamped at Lagonglong town center after soldiers of the 58th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army occupied their homes and community, the […]
Php750 minimum wage possible, non-inflationary and good for the economy–IBON
Contrary to government and big employers’ claims, research group IBON said that raising minimum wages nationwide to Php750 is doable, need not spike prices further, and will benefit millions of Filipino workers and the economy. The group cited the following reasons: Raising minimum wages nationwide to Php750 is doable if owners of establishments allow a […]
No travel permits yet for 6 NDFP consultants
The last round of informal talks between the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) set next week is in danger of being postponed after six consultants have yet to be granted permits to travel to Europe. Set to be the final informal round of […]
Substantial wage hike urgent, gov’t told
Research group IBON said that the government’s recently announced plan to respond to labor’s clamor for an increase in the minimum wage is welcome but underscored that this move is urgent amid rising prices. The group said that the hike should be meaningful enough to keep up with accelerating inflation and worsening poverty. Amid the […]
Congress mangled BBL, critics say
Critics have slammed the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) measures passed by both Houses of Congress, saying these fail to recognize the Bangsamoro’s right to self-determination. In separate statements, Suara Bangsamoro and Bayan Muna have dismissed the approved versions of the bills at the House of Representatives and the Senate as a betrayal of the Bangsamoro […]
A woman who ‘squeezed men’s balls’ in defense of her homeland
By Kimberlie Ngabit-Quitasol BONTOC, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE–Today, May 31, Petra “Ina Tannao” Macliing, a pioneering indigenous woman leader who stood against corporate greed, development agression and martial law was laid to rest in her beloved Mainit village in Bontoc, Mountain Province. She is far from being “weak and meek”—as President Rodrgio Duterte said women are. She […]
CASER may be approved by July or August—Joma
Jose Maria Sison said a Comprehensive Agreement on Social and Economic Reforms (CASER) may be approved between the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) in about two months. In response to yet another assurance from GRP President Rodrigo Duterte for his safety should he […]
Makabayan bloc proposes Filipino citizenship for Sr Pat
The Makabayan bloc in the House of Representative has filed a bill proposing to make a nun under threat of being deported a Filipino citizen. The parties that include Bayan Muna, ACT Teachers’ Party. Gabriela Women’s Party, Kabataan and Anakpawis said Sr Patricia Fox of the Notre Dame of Sion said she deserves Filipino citizenship […]