“A dark, powerful force undoubtedly emanating from Malacañang may stay Janet Lim-Napoles’ tongue and prevent her from spilling the beans in today’s Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing.” – Kabataan Partylist Rep. Terry Ridon
Category: Other Stories
Davao-based rights advocates join mission in post-siege Zamboanga
The resources gathered from contributions may serve only a small per cent of 8,000 families still displaced, “But this would not stop us from doing what we can to help the victims and let everyone know the situation of the people in Zamboanga.” …
Aquino urged anew to save OFW Zapanta
Migrante Middle East and North Africa suggests that the Philippine government seeks the intervention of the Saudi Reconciliation Committee to appeal to the victim’s family to issue a conditional waiver on Zapanta’s execution until the payment of the blood money will be completed.
NPA taxation a reality, just pay them – Duterte
“It’s a matter others want to avoid. But it’s a reality that has to be talked openly, since the NPA is more active now in Region 11, notwithstanding the statements from the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines).” — Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte
Migrants’ group in Canada calls for better protection for migrant workers
“Migrant workers are particularly vulnerable as they are easily intimidated because of their unfamiliarity with the local place and culture.” Migrante-Alberta
Progressive groups to mobilize for People’s Initiative against pork
“The people should unsheathe and use this power to make laws whenever their elected representatives default in the performance of their sacred duty to enact laws to promote the general interest, or worse, whenever they betray the public trust.” – former chief justice Reynato Puno
Sagada weavers face harassment
“We do not want the company to perish. All we want is for the company to hear the issues of their workers.” — Sagada Weaving Workers Union (SWWU)
Second farmer leader killed in Agusan del Sur
KASAKA presses its demand for the military to leave their community, saying the troops are in the area to prepare entry of a foreign palm oil investment in Loreto.
PISTON bats for P6 fuel discount for PUVs
PISTON explains that the P6 fuel discount is better than demanding for a fare hike, knowing that the riding public have been complaining about low wages and increasingly high prices of goods and services.
Farmers slam awards for GMO proponents
The Asian Peasant Coalition (APC) deemed that the award is “a mere campaign ploy to promote GMOs,” noting that the foundation’s donors have commercial interests in GMO.
Bulatlat.com wins in Gawad Agong for reporting on IP issues
“This award is for the indigenous peoples, this is for the people we write about, like the Mangyans who strive to educate themselves despite countless limitations.”- Marya Salamat