There are at least 508 activists and leaders facing 608 trumped-up charges all over Mindanao.
Manilakbayan | Mindanaoans slam DOJ ‘helplessness’ in dismissing false charges vs activists
Month: November 2014
FOI bill ‘defanged’ – Makabayan solons
“The people demand a genuine FOI law, and those who wish to thwart this are on the defensive in light of the corruption, anomalies, human rights abuses and injustices previously covered up due to information restrictions.”
Manilakbayan | Peasant woman hopes to see 2 sons alive
Julia Poloyapoy’s three sons were last seen with soldiers during military operations in Agusan del Sur. One turned up dead, while two have been missing for almost month.
Public school teachers call for ouster of Muntinlupa city superintendent
MANILA – Hundreds of fuming public school teachers stormed the office of Muntinlupa City Schools Division Superintendent Priscilla de Sagun calling for her removal from office, Tuesday, Nov. 25. They said De Sagun has no heart and has neglected the welfare of public school teachers. Warren Tabulina, president of the Muntinlupa Federation of Public Elementary…
Anti-pork groups ask Senate to rid 2015 budget of pork
“Since last year when the Napoles pork barrel scam was exposed, our people have consistently and repeatedly shown, through protest actions, opinion surveys, social media and the ongoing people’s initiative process, their vehement opposition to any and all forms of pork barrel, whether congressional or presidential.”
Manilakbayan | Lumad want big mining companies out of Mindanao
“The people of Mindanao are raging and our resistance grows stronger every day. Leave now, or face the people’s resistance.” – Panalipdan Mindanao secretary general Dulphing Ogan
Transfer Palparan to civilian jail, appeals court urged
“A criminal like Palparan does not deserve any form of VIP treatment.” – Concepcion Empeño
From Abra to Sarangani: The revolution in four deaths
QUESTION EVERYTHING Mong Palatino Tatay Francis Morales. Arnold Borja ‘AJ’ Jaramillo. Recca Noelle Monte. Rendell Ryan ‘Perper’ Cagula. AJ, Recca, and Perper were martyred NPA revolutionaries while Tatay Francis was an environmental activist who succumbed to leukemia. Their untimely deaths meant so many things to many people especially to loved ones who already shared moving…
Manilakbayan | Protesters call for Aquino ouster
Mindanaoans bring their protest, as well as their culture and tradition, to Mendiola.
#FreeMiradelTorres | Political detainee wants to be with newborn son
“He has been fighting to survive since he was conceived. And now, I will fight for him.”
Palparan lawyers to present over 30 witnesses
“They were given two years to present their witnesses. But they failed.. I wonder where they are going to get their witnesses now.” – Mrs. Concepcion Empeño