It’s a threat and a reality
“Militarization inevitably brings increased human rights violations and fear among civilian population. It undermines community innovation, church ministries, genuine development initiatives and even the mental health and general well-being of the rural poor.”
Pareparehong Kupit
Pareparehong kupit ay palipatlipat/Sa pondo ng bayan laging nanlilimas/Ilang sesyon sa badyet, ilang tusong palabas/Sasayaw na ang buwaya at kekendeng kendeng
All the Presidents’ Contractors: For 20 years, Malacañang has been unable or unwilling to stop corruption in public works
For the past 20 years, across four presidential terms, the same contractors have been awarded the largest public works contracts. Whether the president is a Marcos, a Duterte, an Aquino or an Arroyo, many politically well-connected firms have outbidded all others, cornering a disproportionate chunk of the lucrative public works projects funded from the people’s taxes.
Residents Cry for Help at Collapsed Isabela Bridge
Without the collapsed bridge as a passage, residents have been forced to an overflow steel bridge, but which becomes impassable, too, whenever the river swells after a heavy downpour.
In one small town, a coal plant may hold the key to Philippines’ dirty energy exit
The government’s move to retire its last coal plant is expected to send a strong signal to private coal plant owners that the reign of fossil fuels is ending. Following the buyout of a huge power conglomerate, officials are stalling on plans to shut down STEAG Mindanao Coal in Misamis Oriental, citing supply-security arguments that climate change activists insist have no basis in science.
Pikon
Magbantay at ‘wag manghinawa/Huwag mapagod at magsawa/Kailangang magapi ang kabalbalan/Kailangan putulin ang kasakiman
Collapsed Sta. Maria-Cabagan Bridge Reopened as Link for Isabela Folk
The Sta. Maria–Cabagan Bridge, which collapsed earlier this year just weeks after its inauguration, has been reopened to pedestrians, allowing local folk to cross the Cagayan River.
Its freedom of expression, not a mob rule
Some, including Isko Moreno, have characterized such protests as “mob rule,” while others, like Vico Sotto, have expressed concerns that these actions incite violence. However, it is crucial to understand that these perceptions often overlook the legal protections afforded to peaceful protests. When citizens rally to voice their discontent over issues like corruption, they are exercising their rights in a manner that is both lawful and protected under the Constitution.
Nueva Vizcaya peoples’ org asks DENR: cancel mine permit
“Tama na, sobra na!” the cooperative said, calling Woggle’s expansion “corporate greed and favoritism.”
Baha
Bakit nga ba tayo magtataka?/Naiipon, parang ulan, ang galit/at indignasyon ng mamamayan.