“The present leadership of the various shelter agencies appears to be unable to veer away from “the long and bloody record of past administrations of flushing out so-called informal settlers from their communities to make way for big-ticket business or infrastructure projects usually under the pretext of development, city decongestion or even public safety.” – Anakpawis Rep. Ariel Casilao
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The drug menace as a health problem
“There is always a context behind one person’s addiction.”
Ma of injured Saudi OFW assails recruitment agency’s lack of aid to son
The family of an OFW who met an accident abroad is determined to make his recruitment agency pay for their negligence.
Groups blame US hand in Davao blast
“It is no secret that the ASG has been created, funded, trained and operated by the US CIA and the AFP.”
Amnesty, ceasefire, reforms up for 2nd round of formal peace talks
“The positive outcome of the formal talks held in Oslo, Norway last week removed the animosity and over suspicion left behind by the two previous administrations.” — Benito Tiamzon
Taguiwalo lauded for directing DSWD funds to the poor, not pork
We should support Taguiwalo for this positive step towards eliminating secret pork barrel allocations – Gabriela Rep. Brosas
‘You are my only hope,’ Mary Jane tells Duterte
“My family maybe poor, but I would never be involved in illegal drugs…I am innocent.”
Child rights’ advocates oppose lowering criminal responsibility age to 9
“Children are victims of circumstances that are beyond their control.”
‘Arrest Lianga massacre perpetrators’
“We want Gen. Dela Rosa’s commitment in making sure that the Lumad can go home safely by arresting Calpet Egua, Loloy Tejero, Bobby Tejero, Margarito Layno and 32 other AFP goons who killed our leaders.”
Former NPA guerilla turned peasant leader hopes peace talks lead to genuine change
Antonio Pajalla used to be a trade unionist before he went underground and joined the New People’s Army. He availed of the government’s amnesty program to lead an “ordinary life.” But not quite: he is a peasant leader who was recently arrested then released.
Martial law victims speak: ‘Do not forget our suffering’
“Until now, we bear the trauma then we are told to forget about the past. What about us, the victims?”