MANILA – Groups led by Save our Schools Network picketed at the Department of Justice in Manila to demand the dismissal of trumped-up charges and the release of the Lumad educators Amelia Pond and agriculturist Dominiciano Muya on Friday, Aug. 18. Pond, 64, is the regional coordinator of the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines-Southern Mindanao…
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“It is the rejection of the kind of DSWD that genuinely served the poor and marginalized.”
Makabayan solons push for inclusion of budget for free college education for 2018
Progressive lawmakers want to realign funds for infrastructure, military and debt service.
Study says women and children bear brunt of growing militarism
The study discusses different forms of militarism, the reasons behind it and its effects in women.
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This is proof that free education for all is possible and just,”
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A group of families of victims of drug-related killings use art to move on and seek justice.
Lumad children’s plea to Duterte
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Photo slideshow: People’s SONA 2017
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At least one Lumad school comes under attack per week under the Duterte administration.
People’s health caravan | Duterte administration failed to address health woes
“The caravan aims to bring attention to the failure of the Duterte administration to take steps toward genuinely solving the root cause of an ill health system, especially for the Filipino masses.”
‘Continuing professional development program should be free’ – health groups
Trainings cost half or even double the salary of a low-wage professional.