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‘Bogus’ | Youth groups slam Senate-approved bill on ‘free college’
“As if to mock Kristel and all the victims of the rotten education system, Duterte’s cohorts in Congress and Senate are pushing for a ‘free tuition’ policy that will allow the nationwide implementation of UP’s STS – the very policy that killed Kristel.”
Rights group calls for release of 70-year-old ex-organizer, ailing NDFP consultant
A 70-year-old woman who was arrested in Marikina City is the latest political detainee.
#OccupyBulacan | Urban poor group vows to continue barricade in gov’t housing projects
“Homelessness amid rotting houses meant for the poor is unjust.”
Back to the Peace Table
BLOOD RUSH By SARAH RAYMUNDO Bulatlat Peace Talks continues. However, GRP’s Jesus Dureza doubts whether the NDFP can control the NPA as the latter allegedly did not honor its unilateral ceasefire and may not uphold a bilateral ceasefire agreement. How can one sit in the Peace Talks and trash talk the other side on national…
GRP-NDFP peace talks to resume in April
It seems the public clamor for the resumption of talks has been heard.
‘Duterte becoming more like Marcos’
Extrajudicial killings, threats of martial law, return of the death penalty – all are reminiscent of the fascist dictatorship.
Children add voice vs. lowering age of criminal liability
Government should prioritize programs to solve poverty, rather than punish children who are only victims of an unjust society.
‘Greedy mining interests behind efforts to bar DENR Sec Lopez’s confirmation’
“Tell your brother, he totally killed a mountain.” – Environment Secretary Regina Lopez to Commission on Appointments Chairman Rep. Ronnie Zamora
International Women’s Day | Women slam Duterte on failed promises
Instead of change, women said the new administration only bore all-out war.
Green groups, communities, push for enforcement of suspension, closure orders on mining
Environmental groups, communities push for enforcement of suspension, closure orders on mining operations