STREETWISE: #BigasHindiBala by Carol Pagaduan-Araullo
(Photo from Kilab Multimedia) Streetwise The violent dispersal by the police of the 6000-strong protest by farmers and lumad (indigenous people of Mindanao) in Kidapawan, North Cotobato last April 1 could be dismissed as just another incident in the long list of clashes between state security forces and citizens airing their grievances against government. But […]
Mar’s arrival prompted violent Kidapawan dispersal–Karapatan
Various groups held a condemnation rally in front of the Department of Agriculture main office in Quezon City to condemn the massacre of farmers in Kidapawan City morning of April 1. According to later reports, at least three farmers were killed and 30 farmers were injured when Philippine National Police fired upon farmers barricading the […]
CONTRIBUTED VIDEO: ‘Ka Roger’ feted anew at UP
Five years after the Communist Party of the Philippines announced his death, the ashes of its late spokesperson Gregorio ‘Ka Roger’ Rosal was brought to the University of the Philippines for another grand tribute on the occasion of the New People’s Army’s 47th founding anniversary. Hundreds of CPP members audaciously paraded on Metro Manila’s major […]
STREETWISE: Philippine health care system, from bad to worse by Carol Pagaduan-Araullo
Streetwise A country’s health care system is a sensitive indicator of how government values the health of its people, underscoring the truism that the people痴 general health constitute the very foundation of socio-economic development and ultimately, the people痴 wellbeing and happiness. Even as a medical student more than three and a half decades ago, it […]
Health workers decry low wages, privatization of public hospitals under Aquino
Rank and file public health workers protested in front of the National Kidney and Transplant Institute last March 23 to condemn the Benigno Aquino government for its “anti-poor” policies in the health sector. Members of the Alliance of Health Workers (AHW) said Aquino’s Salary Standardization program only aims to keep ordinary health workers poor through […]
ILPS: Solidarity with Brussels
With Belgian nationals, the Philippines Chapter of the International League of Peoples’ Struggle (ILPS) lit candles and offered flowers for the victims of the terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium. They denounced the US-NATO as mainly accountable for the wars that bred extremist groups like the ISIS/ISIL. ILPS-Phils Chair Elmer Labog led the solidarity action in […]
LARAWAN: Kalbaryo ng Maralitang Tagalunsod
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Kadamay holds Kalbaryo 2016
To dramatize their sufferings as a result of the government’s “anti-poor” housing programs, members of the Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) held its annual procession from Quiapo to Mendiola, Manila last March 22. Kadamay condemned Benigno Aquino’s government’s failure to solve the housing crisis for the urban poor. They also scored what they call are […]
Urban poor hold annual procession (contributed video)
Carrying a cross made by acclaimed Filipino artist Toym Imao, urban poor group KADAMAY (Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap) performs a Lenten tradition to deplore the lack of livelihood and housing that they suffer. From Plaza Miranda fronting the Quiapo Church they passed by Sta. Cruz before proceeding to Mendiola.
Plays on Lumad, women and Martial Law stages at Bantayog
Two progressive plays on the Lumad, women and the creeping return of martial rule are being staged at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani from March 16 to 19. Produced by Tag-Ani Performing Arts Society, “Inang Lupa, Inang Bayan” are the group’s tribute to its late founder Marili Fernandez-Ilagan. Directed by Bonifacio Ilagan and Karen Gaerlan, […]