Pamalakaya demands immediate subsidy to ethanol spill-affected fisherfolk
The progressive federation of fisherfolk made the appeal as the Environment Management Bureau-Negros Island Region (EMB-NIR) reported that the effects of the waste spill widened from 3,000 hectares from an initial estimate of 400 hectares.
Makabayan bets ask QuadComm probe into massacres of farmers under Duterte
Farmer leader Danilo Ramos of the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas and fisherfolk leader Ronnel Arambulo of PAMALAKAYA called on the House Quad Committee (QuadComm) to investigate politically-motivated killings and massacres under Duterte.
Makabayan fields biggest progressive slate for Senate race, presents 10 candidates on Heroes’ Day
“The unveiling of the Makabayan senatorial slate is a significant step towards promoting the interests of the marginalized sectors and advancing the struggle for genuine social change in the country,” Makabayan said.
Fisherfolk Ronnel Arambulo announces Senate bid under Makabayan
Arambulo’s candidacy was announced this morning, August 19, by PAMALAKAYA in a program in Navotas City with the call “Mangingisda naman sa Senado!” (Time for fisherfolk in the Senate.)