Month: November 2014
Lumad children to DepEd: ‘Ban soldiers from schools’
“Allowing military presence in educational institutions is tantamount to increasing the risks for children.” – SOS Network
Manilakbayan | Peasant leader arrested in Times street protest
“Is that vandalism? There is a message. Maybe you should read it.” – Antonio Flores, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas
The Beijing Platform for Action Review | Political will sorely lacking
“What is more honorable for us to do than resist the unjust systems for women?”
A higher Dap-ay receives a fallen elder
Ama Nelson is gone but his wisdom will shine and live in us forever.
Weather experts mull new warning systems
“Contrary to some belief, PAGASA does not recognize nor use both ‘typhoon signal number 5’ and ‘super typhoon’ categories. But Yolanda [Haiyan] has redefined boundaries.”
‘Traitor to the national language’
Protesters call for the resignation of Commission on Higher Education chair Patricia Licuanan as the agency pushes the abolition of Filipino as a college subject.
Makabayan solons urge Congress to probe Clark Green City project
“The project is so extensive but the welfare of the people that would be affected in Capas, Bamban towns and Mabalacat city is not being considered.” – Anakpawis partylist Rep. Fernando Hicap
Malabon residents fear looming demolition, loss of livelihood
“Where do they want us to sleep? Where do they want us to live?”
Student alliance asks Commission on Higher Education to scrap ‘other school fees’
“Most of these fees are questionable, exorbitant, redundant and dubious.” – Rise for Education
Press freedom?
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective Press freedom is said to be a fundamental human right and one of the foundations of democratic societies. In 2006, then UN Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information Shashi Tharoor lamented, “The number of journalists killed in the line of duty has become a barometer for measuring press freedom.” However,…