“The train accidents are a textbook illustration of what happens when profit rules over what is supposedly for social service.” – Sammy Malunes, RILES Network
‘MRT3 not milking cow but public service,’ groups tell Transportation Sec. Abaya
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‘DAP-funded stem cell research a wrong priority’
“From the perspective of a community physician, the stem cell research, at this point, is not a priority. Given the daunting task of not only curing the present crop of diseases but also preventing them, and of course, building the human resource as the backbone of the health care system – these should be the priority.” — Joseph Carabeo, convenor, Rx Abolish Pork Barrel Movement
Journalists say ‘privacy’ bill dangerous to press freedom
“In an era where technology is quickly breaking down the obstacles that hamper the flow of information and expression, which are the bedrock of democracy, HB 4807 could return us to the dark ages and worse, be used as a weapon of suppression and repression.” – NUJP
Netizens dismayed over ‘massacre’ of impeach raps
Following the junking of the three impeachment complaints against President Benigno Aquino III, netizens expressed their outrage through the social media.
Envi advocates say ice-bucket challenge wastes water
Environment advocates here pointed out that while the ice bucket challenge in support of the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research has raised awareness on the disease, it has wasted lots of water.
Signing up vs pork | People hope a small step leads to big changes
“Any big effort would not succeed if we would not do things as small as affixing our signatures. All big things have small beginnings.”- Bong Almonte, signatory to the People’s Initiative Against Pork
Bicol labor leader freed on bail
“The arrest and detention of Hernan Certeza is a clear manifestation that there is no genuine freedom in the country and, heroes who fight for it are silenced and detained.” — Vince Casilihan of Karapatan – Bicol
On National Heroes’ Day| Students make a stand against pork barrel
“It is important that we make a stand on issues in our society because in the future, we too, will be confronted with the same problems plaguing our society. If we take a stand now, we not only fight for our right, but also for the future of the children.” – Alain Villegas, DLSU student
Luneta rallyists dance, laugh, ‘stand up and sign’ against pork barrel
A year after the Million People March rally against pork barrel, a smaller, but still upbeat crowd showed up, and with sharper calls, now pointed against President Aquino.
Images of #SignUpvsPork from netizens
Netizens participated and chronicled through the social media the #SignUpvsPork events in Rizal (formerly Luneta) Park today.
Rights group warns of more harassment on activists as Manobo leader is freed on bail
“This is clearly another case of state harassment against progressive leaders and organizations to silence us amid the mounting public clamor for change. What is dangerous is that 101 John Does have been included in the warrant that was used to arrest him.” – Naty Castro, secretary general of Karapatan-Caraga