“Human rights make us human. With every violation of human rights, our humanity is diminished.”
Igorot leader, 1st Filipina receives Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
Anne Marxze Umil
Groups caution against railroading of repressive bills
If these policies are enacted, Elago said, it would “only legitimize the systemic attacks the state has undertaken against those critical of its administration.”
Makabayan bloc slams passage of ROTC on 3rd reading
“We should continue to oppose these forms of suppression on people’s rights, as well as efforts of Duterte and his ilk to establish a full-blown dictatorship.”
#LabanBayan | Groups protest against ‘rigged election’
“They are wrong if they think that we will lose hope. More and more people will come to the streets again and call for the ouster of a puppet and fascist president.” By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA — “We will not concede!” These were the words that resounded in front of the national…
Netizens say fight is not over
While some said they got depressed and others wanting to migrate, there are others who believe that the fight is not yet over.
Teachers bear the brunt of Comelec’s inefficiency on election day
“Not only did they have to be resourceful in troubleshooting the machines and in exhausting all possible means to ensure that the voting process continues immediately, but they also had to endure voters’ irk and disappointment in the resulting chaos and long lines in polling precincts.”
Youth groups dare senatorial hopefuls to put forward youth agenda
Aside from the free public education, included in their agenda are decent jobs for the youth and the people; improved healthcare and other social services; clean and affordable energy, water and utilities; increased awareness and focus on mental health; better telecommunications and internet; good governance and youth empowerment; promotion of democratic rights in and out of campuses; gender equality and end to discrimination and environmental preservation and climate action.
Health groups slam Facebook for ‘condoning red-tagging’
“By deliberately using those photos with the status ‘Communist NPA CPP NDFP supporters’, the lives and security of those persons are placed in danger.”
‘Vote for party-list groups that represent marginalized, underrepresented’ – Kontra Daya
“These questionable party-list groups are likely to be elected if elections were held during the survey period.”
#Elections2019 | Migrant group assails OAV ‘irregularities’
“It’s not like we’re doing this for the first time.“
Labor groups endorse ‘pro-labor candidates’
These senatorial hopefuls vowed to put forward the interests of workers and the Filipino people should they win in the senatorial race.