QUESTION EVERYTHING Mong Palatino *Mensaheng binigkas sa pambansang kumbensiyon ng Kabataan Partylist noong Setyembre 28, 2015 Natutuwa po ako at mukhang maraming bagong mukha sa araw na ito; ibig sabihin, bukod sa tumanda at gumradweyt na ang aming batch, ay patuloy ang pagdami ng kasapian ng Kabataan Partylist (KPL). Natutuwa din po ako na makita…
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Youth solon condemns harassment of youth groups
“Is the AFP trying to play catch-up with the horrid human rights record of the previous administration?”
Who will benefit from Chacha? Not the poor, progressive groups say
“The Philippine economy has not developed despite rising foreign investments because domestic economic policy has been biased for foreign investors at the expense of long-run national development.” – Ibon Foundation
Terry Ridon, crossing the boundaries
“This is a long and difficult struggle. There are no guarantees of immediate success. But there is no other way for the people but to join the militant movement both inside and outside the parliament. We will put an end to the inequality that is gripping the people by engaging in different forms of struggles.”
Comelec accused of harassing anti-Aquino partylist bets
MANILA — Members of Kabataan partylist and other student organizations held a picket protest in front of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to denounce anew what they call as “continued harassment of progressive partylists.” Comelec has threatened to disqualify the youth party and Piston partylist representing jeepney drivers and operators for allegedly violating Comelec resolution…
Solon urges inclusion of Bonifacio’s life and contributions in college curriculum
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – If there is a subject dedicated to national hero Jose Rizal in the collegiate curricula, why not have one on the life and contributions of Gat Andres Bonifacio? Kabataan Party-list Rep. Raymond Palatino called on Congress to pass House Bill 4353, which seeks to provide for the…
Congress urged to pass bills for greater transparency in government
ByANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“Transparency and accountability are part and parcel of good governance. Espousing an anti-corruption agenda without passing enabling laws is a conundrum beyond comprehension.” – Rep. Raymond Palatino, Kabataan Party-list
Ilocos youth gather to address their needs, frame Ilocos Youth Agenda
By JOAN GARCIA Bulatlat.com ILOCOS SUR — With the theme “Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders”, the 2012 Ilocos Youth Summit was able to gather more than 200 youth and students in the region last August 25 at the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC) in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur. The summit was spearheaded by Kabataan Partylist-Ilocos…
Stop impending magnetite mining in Ilocos, groups ask CA
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Altamina Exploration Resources Inc.’s six exploration permits were converted to a Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement, providing it with an assurance that it could recover its capital outlay in five years.
Being jailed for supporting the urban poor struggle only made him stronger
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA — During the first year commemoration of the violent demolition of homes in Corazon de Jesus, San Juan last January 23, Mark Louie Aquino, 26, spokesperson and second nominee of Kabataan Parylist, received the loudest cheers from the residents who graced the event. When he mentioned that he…
Police use violence against protesters marching to Mendiola again
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“Prohibiting such activities, and branding it as “seditious,” goes against the core principles of democracy, transparency and accountability which are central in Aquino’s vision of a straight path and contrary to the call of the Aquino administration for active public participation in the governance of our country.” – UP President Alfredo Pascual