As the LBC management is asking the labor department to assume jurisdiction of the labor dispute to quell the impending strike, the concerned union and supporters in the capital waved “Boycott LBC Express” posters.
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Fisher folk groups protest Chinese aggression in West Ph Sea
“It is a huge suffering for the fishermen, especially for their families. If you have no money and your pots are empty, what will happen to you?”
Fil-Am Friendship Day | ‘Friends without benefits’ – women’s group
“From the Mutual Defense Treaty which is not mutual, to the Visiting Forces Agreement which Filipinos are not in agreement with, and the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement which enhances the Philippines as a US military compound, our country is always at the losing end.”
Groups seek CHR intervention for detained activist-writer et al
“If they cannot be released, then we appeal that they would be transferred to an accessible facility.”
Farmers laud SC order halting privatization of coco levy assets
“Aquino and his coco levy mafia are now on electoral fund-raising mode and are drooling to plunder the small coconut farmers’ money while they are still in power.”
‘Ph has most land activists killed in Asia, LatAm’ – study
Two indigenous peoples and peasants struggling for land are killed in the country every month.
‘Free Adel Silva’
A campaign committee calls for the release of peace consultant Adelberto Silva, Sharon Cabusao and Isidro de Lima, and for the resumption of talks between the Government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines.
Duterte urges NPA-AFP ceasefire as mourning for Ka Parago starts
Davao City mayor asks the state army and police “to always respect those who fight for their principles.”
Batangas groups call for mining ban
“The endorsement of Lobo government officials for the MRL-Egerton mining project should be revoked and reversed to protect Lobo’s lives, livelihood, and environment.”
Lumad climate change activist shot dead
Felix Basig, a leader of the Mandaya tribe in a climate-change affected community in Davao Oriental was gunned down June 25.
Research shows urban poor prone to flood, fire, drug abuse
“It is because of poverty that they do not have enough capacity to purchase materials and equipment to ensure their safety in times of disaster.”