In the midst of the ongoing dispute between Makati and Taguig, affected residents are facing uncertainties over access to social services.
Category: Politics & Governance
Reds dismiss Marcos Jr. offer of amnesty as ‘treacherous’
CPP chief information officer Marco Valbuena said their group and the New People’s Army (NPA) firmly reject Marcos Jr.’s “treacherous offer of amnesty and surrender” as an additional instrument of deception and oppression.
‘It’s the same old tune of neoliberalism for Marcos Jr.’s 2nd SONA’
In his second SONA, Marcos Jr. sang the same old tune on his supposed economic achievements and platforms that have never truly benefited the ordinary folk. By ARNOLD PADILLA Bulatlat.com MANILA – “Dumating na po ang Bagong Pilipinas,” (The New Philippines has come.) declared Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his second State of the Nation Address…
Marcos Jr.’s SONA far from the real state of the nation, sectors assert
This afternoon, Marcos Jr. delivered his second State of the Nation Address, which, according to progressives, avoided all the contentious issues facing the current administration.
A year into office, Marcos Jr. shows no love for the Philippines
For the People’s Summit organizers, Ferdinand Marcos Jr has “no love” for the Philippines as last year’s demands remain unheeded amid the worsening situation.
Independence or In Dependence? | Marcos Jr.’s ‘friend to all’ foreign policy dangerous — women’s group
“Marcos Jr.’s ‘friend to all’ foreign policy dangerously places the country in the midst of Washington and Beijing’s increased jostling for global superiority.”
Pro-farmer bills snubbed by Congress,group laments
Former agrarian reform secretary and former Anakpawis lawmaker Rafael Mariano said among those snubbed include the Rice Industry Development Bill as well as the proposed measures for the granting of P15,000 production subsidies for farmers and fisherfolks.
Groups oppose railroading of Maharlika fund
One critic said certifying the bill as urgent is an “abuse of the presidential power to circumvent the constitutional requirements” in passing a law.
G7 and the corporate agenda in food systems
The world’s most powerful nations are bent on perpetuating hunger and inequality by accelerating plunder & destruction of the planet. Rural peoples struggle to break free from their imperialist grip.
‘No doubt from the very beginning’ | De Lima acquitted anew of drug case
Former Sen. Leila de Lima has been acquitted anew over a drug-related case that was filed against her under former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Marcos Jr. met with protest in the US
Even in the US, the message is clear: “Philippines is not for sale!”