Review natl scholarship fund – Kabataan party-list – Nation – GMA News Online – Latest Philippine News. Incoming college freshman Cherry Hulgado has long dreamed of studying at the University of the Philippines (UP) in Diliman, Quezon City. She graduated at the top of her class in high school and qualified to enter the state … Continue reading »
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[In the news] Binondo shopowners urged to pull out tainted Taiwanese foods – Interaksyon.com
Binondo shopowners urged to pull out tainted Taiwanese foods – Interaksyon.com. MANILA, Philippines – Environmental activists on Tuesday marched through the streets of Binondo district, Manila’s Chinatown, urging shopowners to pull Taiwanese food products suspected of being tainted with a chemical used in plastics manufacturing. “AlerToxic Patrollers” of the Eco-Waste Coalition went from store to … Continue reading »
[In the news] Referendum on divorce for PH? | ABS-CBN News | Latest Philippine Headlines, Breaking News, Video, Analysis, Features
Referendum on divorce for PH? | ABS-CBN News | Latest Philippine Headlines, Breaking News, Video, Analysis, Features. MANILA, Philippines – Authors of the Divorce Bill at the House of Representatives on Tuesday welcomed the idea of a referendum to feel the pulse of the public on their proposed measure. Gabriela Party-List Rep. Luz Ilagan replied, … Continue reading »
[From the web] PHILIPPINES: Torture victims speaks out–”I still suffer from trauma after two decades” Interview 2
Source: http://www.humanrights.asia An interview with torture victim Romeo Luneta published by the Asian Human Rights Commission PHILIPPINES: Torture victims speaks out–”I still suffer from trauma after two decades” Interview 2 SPECIAL REPORT Torture in the Philippines & the unfulfilled promise of the 1987 Constitution OVERVIEW: In the second part of the interview, Romeo Luneta speaks … Continue reading »
[From the web] States must comply with regulations when using force during protests – UN Expert
Source: http://www.ohchr.org “Ways have to be found to curb the potential loss of life that can occur when peaceful protest turns violent, or excessive use of force is exerted by the authorities” said the Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions, Christof Heyns. “The challenge is to ensure that steps are taken to avert … Continue reading »
[In the news] Will giving cash to the poor help solve poverty? – Special Reports – GMA News Online – Latest Philippine News
Will giving cash to the poor help solve poverty? – Special Reports – GMA News Online – Latest Philippine News. CHE DE LOS REYES, PCIJ First of Three Parts SHE HAD neither bought a lotto ticket nor joined a TV game show. But Marissa felt like she won the jackpot anyway late last year, when … Continue reading »
[In the news] Diokno quits over VIP prisoners fiasco – Interaksyon.com
Diokno quits over VIP prisoners fiasco – Interaksyon.com. Chichi Conde, InterAksyon.com, JV Arcena, Radyo Singko MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE) Bureau of Corrections Director Ernesto Diokno, under fire over revelations of special treatment for certain prisoners who are allowed to go in and out of jail, has tendered his irrevocable resignation, and President Benigno Aquino III … Continue reading »
[Press Release] Teachers support OPLAN BALIK-ESKWELA – Teachers Dignity Coalition
The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) once again expressed its full support for Oplan Balik Eskuwela (OBE) this year. OBE is a DepEd-initiated multi-sectoral program to prepare for the opening of school year. “As teachers, we are always enthusiastic about the school opening, despite the backlogs in resources, which has been a perennial issue in the … Continue reading »
[In the news] Iloilo groups back RH bill | Sun.Star
Iloilo groups back RH bill | Sun.Star. VARIOUS groups in the city and province of Iloilo declared their support to the immediate passage of the Reproductive Health (RH) bill now pending in Congress. Government officials and employees, civil society groups, media and interfaith groups gathered for a day of the purple ribbon for RH to … Continue reading »
[Press Release] Violence, demolition threaten Calamba community – Partido ng Manggagawa
Shots were fired and stones were hurled at the houses of two leaders of an urban poor community that is being threatened by demolition. The incidents happened late night of Friday as residents of a community at Purok 3, Barangay Makiling in Calamba, Laguna were resting and sleeping. “We call on Mayor Jun Chipeco of … Continue reading »
[In the news]Labor-sending countries call for laws protecting migrant workers – Pinoy Abroad – GMA News Online – Latest Philippine News
Labor-sending countries call for laws protecting migrant workers – Pinoy Abroad – GMA News Online – Latest Philippine News. ANDREO C. CALONZO, GMA News Lawmakers from the top five labor-sending Asian countries on Thursday urged host countries to enact laws protecting their citizens working abroad. In a statement issued on Thursday, lawmakers from the Philippines, … Continue reading »
[In the news] Fr. Joaquin Bernas writes ‘talking points’ on RH Bill | Sun.Star
Fr. Joaquin Bernas writes ‘talking points’ on RH Bill | Sun.Star. MANILA — Catholic bishops expressed willingness to sit down and meet with noted constitutionalist Fr. Joaquin Bernas after he announced his position on the controversial Reproductive Health (RH) bill, a Church official said. Monsignor Juanito Figura, secretary general of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of … Continue reading »
[In the news]Only 1% of country’s coral reefs remains pristine — WWF | ABS-CBN News | Latest Philippine Headlines, Breaking News, Video, Analysis, Features
Only 1% of country’s coral reefs remains pristine — WWF | ABS-CBN News | Latest Philippine Headlines, Breaking News, Video, Analysis, Features. ‘Public-private partnership needed to eliminate rape of seas’ MANILA, Philippines – The public and private sector should work together to finally stop the rape and plunder of the country’s marine resources, said the … Continue reading »
[In the news]Aquino regime releases P5B as back payment for poor’s PhilHealth premiums – Interaksyon.com
Aquino regime releases P5B as back payment for poor’s PhilHealth premiums – Interaksyon.com. Chichi Conde, InterAksyon.com MANILA, Philippines — The Aquino administration has released P5 billion to cover back payments of the national government’s counterpart for health insurance premiums of indigent families from 2007 to 2010. Budget Secretary Florencio Abad said the fund partly covers … Continue reading »
[Statement] Disappeared But Always Remembered
Joint Statement of AFAD and FIND International Week of the Disappeared (29 May to 4 June 2011) 29 May 2011
