In his first ever celebration of the Holy Eucharist after Christmas, Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David said he is scandalized by the existence of political detainees in the Philippines.
The CPP said that guerrilla units of the NPA are now “creatively and wisely exercising flexibility” and frustrating much of the enemy’s strategy of gradual constriction and sustained military operations.
UMA said the legislation would fast-track President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s realization of predecessor Rodrigo Duterte’s vision of surrendering at least 20% or 1/5 of the country’s total agricultural lands to foreign corporations.
The entire nation is watching the House of Representatives as the clamor for accountability grows. The complaint is a just and legal option that should not be held hostage by electoral considerations, Makabayan said.
Recommendations to file charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte for his bloody drug war should complement ongoing investigations by the International Criminal Court (ICC), Bayan Muna Partylist said.
“In its desperation to crush the people’s resistance, the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) is presently undertaking military operations across the country against the Party and NPA,” Valbuena explained.
“The P26.159 billion allocated for AKAP in the 2024 budget would be better spent on implementing substantial wage increases for both public and private sector workers. What our people need is not temporary ayuda (assistance) but a living wage that can sustain their families,” Colmenares stated.
A joint Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment (Kalikasan) and London-based Global Witness report revealed environmental degradation, militarization, and human rights violations as global demand for critical minerals rises.
Often, it is a political dynasty that dislodges another political dynasty. However, rare political events and shifts in voter preferences can elevate leaders outside of political families to highly competitive positions.
Forty-seven of 71 governors belonging to political dynasties are seeking reelection. Meanwhile, 19 sitting governors who are not reelectionists have family members seeking to replace them.
