Makabayan files bill to benefit small fisherfolk
Makabayan’s bill wishes to strictly prohibit commercial or large-scale fishing using passive or active gear for trade, business, or profit beyond subsistence, within municipal waters and bays.
ICI meets its US boss
“While the US is given the heads up over our internal affairs, Filipinos are deliberately kept in the dark,” KMP added. “This reeks of foreign interference and undermines the pompous claim that the ICI is acting in the people’s interest.”
Jailed Filipino journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio nominated for international media award
Cumpio is nominated in the Courage Prize category, awarded to journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate “courage in the practice, defense or promotion of journalism in a hostile environment and despite threats to their freedom or safety.”
Ang Kabataan sa Panahon ng Ligalig
Kung paanong walang pagkatinag ang mga nasa tuktok at galamay ng burukrata kapitalismo sa pagkakamal ng yaman at pandarahas sa mamamayan, mas dapat magpalakas ang kabataan upang komprontahin ang ugat ng suliranin sa bansa at iguhit ang kanilang natatanging papel sa lipunan bilang pag-sa ng bayan.
Bayombong Bishop challenges local officials to stand with Vizcayanos vs mining plunder
Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao said the province’s governor Jose “Jing” Valeriano Gambito and vice governor Eufemia Ang Dacayo need to speak against police violence on environment defenders of Barangay Bitnong who put up a barricade to prevent mining exploration in their community.
For transparency: Makabayan representatives disclose SALNs
Kabataan Youth Party Rep. Renee Co appears to be 20th Congress’ “poorest” member, with “only” P280,000 to her name, consisting mostly of ordinary items (P20,000), gadgets (P120,000) and savings of (P120,000).
SWP slams aid as pork barrel
“Let us always remind ourselves that government aid is ours by right, not by favor, especially since it comes from taxpayers’ money,” said Raquiza.
Israeli genocide of Palestinians highlights World Hunger Day
The groups issued a statement marking the United Nations’ World Food Day last Wednesday, saying the US-supported Israeli assault of Gaza highlights hunger and food insecurity in the world.
Mission links environmental plunder to militarization, corruption
Environmental plunder is linked to militarization and government corruption in the Philippines, an international solidarity mission revealed at the conclusion of its five-day probe in various communities in Luzon and the Visayas.
Marcos most guilty in passing corrupt budget – BAYAN, ACT Teachers Party
“He is involved in every step of the budget process, and his recent pronouncement about the bicam underscores his absolute power on how the budget will be finalized,” BAYAN said.