Tobacco farmers belonging to Solidarity of Peasants Against Exploitation (STOP-Exploitation) based in the Ilocos region urged their congressmen to support the bill that seeks to modify the taxes imposed on tobacco and liquor in the country. Avelino Dacanay, Chairman of STOP-Exploitation also urged the legislators coming from the Northern Luzon provinces to stop blocking the…
Day: June 22, 2009
Philippines Still Asia’s Most Dangerous Country for Workers, Also No. 3 in the World
A recent survey finds that the Philippines remains on top of the list of most dangerous countries for workers for several years now. Labor groups say the ILO’s decision to conduct a fact-finding mission here highlights the worsening abuses against labor-rights activists.
Slideshow: Solidarity Protests Vs Nestle in Vienna, New Zealand
Protests Vs Nestle in Vienna, New Zealand
Slideshow: Lightning Rally Vs Arroyo in LA
Lightning Rally Vs Arroyo in LA
Abduction, Torture Convinced Me of Value of Freedom, Human Rights — Melissa Roxas
Dear Friends of Melissa Roxas, We are sending this to you on behalf of Melissa Roxas because you either expressed concern over Melissa’s abduction and torture in the Philippines last month or she provided email addresses of her friends she wanted updated now that she is back in Los Angeles. If you are hearing about…
News in Pictures: Goodbye, Ka Fermin
Fellow farmers and supporters pay tribute to slain peasant leader Ka Fermin Lorico as he was brought to his final resting place in Bayawan City, Oriental Negros, Saturday. “Ang pagkamatay sa isang bayani tulad ni Ka Fermin ay nagpapasiga ng sulo, isang libong sulo na lumiliyab sa bawat isa sa atin sa paghahanap ng katarungan…