By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“To our knowledge we are not aware of whether the CHR had indeed commenced an investigation; and if there had been, it fell short of what may be considered a ‘prompt investigation.'” – Asian Human Rights Commission.
PRESS RELEASE 24 June 2011 MANILA — Workers led by labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno condemned the revival of trumped-up charges against its legal counsel and 71 other activists mainly from the Southern Tagalog region in a picket held today in front of the Regional Trial Court in San Pablo, Laguna, saying the revival is…
Women on their way to the market bring tubs, not baskets, so they can just let them float on the flooded streets. (Kalawaan, Pasig City)
Practice what you preach
Downward slide
MEDIA RELEASE 24 June 2011 MANILA — “You cannot escape accountability with another lie,” said Marie Hilao-Enriquez in reaction to Gen. Eduardo Oban’s statement that there is “no HR (human rights) violations this year.” AFP chief Gen. Eduardo Oban earlier said in a news report that Oplan Bayanihan, Aquino’s version of GMA’s Oplan Bantay Laya…
GABRIELA WOMEN’S PARTY PRESS RELEASE JUNE 24, 2011 MANILA — “The Philippine rich did not get richer simply because of the boom in the stock market. They have President Aquino’s anti-labor policies to thank for their increased wealth,” claimed GWP Rep. Emmi De Jesus today in the light of the newly released Forbes magazine listing.…
Editor’s note: This article was originally published under the title “Filipinos in Australia Deplore ARMM Elections Postponement.” The correct title should be “Global Filipinos Australia deplores ARMM elections postponement” By TheFilipinoAustralian.com Global Filipinos Australia president Lolita Farmer OAM issued June 24 a statement deploring the postponement of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) election.…
PRESS RELEASE 24 June 2011 MANILA — “This award to trade-union rights violator Dole Philippines, ECOP is a spit in the face of the workers of Dole, the Filipino workers and people.” This was the statement of labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno as it slammed the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) for giving its…
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“The GBK wishes to emphasize the sacrifices and contributions of the Filipino people and grassroots organizations in protecting our environment.”
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“My daughter is only one among hundreds victimized by state repression. They are languishing in jail without fair trial, and are charged with common and sometimes petty crimes.” – Concepcion Montajes