‘Bayani’. By Conrado de Quiros, Philippine Daily Inquirer August 27, 2012 I’ve been reading the comments on Jesse Robredo these past days and two things stand out. One is the question of why Jess was lionized only in death and not in life. Or why his virtues were discovered only when he was no longer … Continue reading »
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[Blog] My textbook never told me this. #RememberML@40
My textbook never told me this. #RememberML@40. by koihernandez August 24, 2012 As I’ve said in my previous blogs, some people who lived during martial law claimed that it was it was one of the best years of their life — I repeat, THEIR life. I don’t know cos I’m guessing my parents haven’t decided … Continue reading »
[In the news] Militants chide Philippine National Police for arrests | Sun.Star
Militants chide Philippine National Police for arrests | Sun.Star. By Arianne Caryl N. Casas August 26, 2012 A PROGRESSIVE youth group condemned what they call an illegal arrest and detention by Talomo police of some of its members who tried to stop the demolition of houses at the disputed Bariquit compound in Bugac, Maa on … Continue reading »
[In the news] ‘Bakwits’ lament living life on the run -MindaNews
MindaNews » ‘Bakwits’ lament living life on the run. By Keith Bacongco August 26, 2012 PIKIT, North Cotabato(MindaNews/25 August) – Most villagers in a refugee camp here are no longer strangers to evacuation. They have “mastered” the art of evacuation even if tensions are still brewing, knowing where to go for temporary shelter to avoid … Continue reading »
[Press Release] Romblon LGU rejects another mining application, Asserts provisions in P-Noy’s mining policy -ATM
Romblon LGU rejects another mining application Asserts provisions in P-Noy’s mining policy San Fernando, Romblon – Municipality of San Fernando in Sibuyan, Romblon will not participate in any process pertaining to the application for Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) of Fil-China Mining Development Corporation, said Mayor Dindo C. Rios. In a letter dated last August … Continue reading »
[Event] Change profile pic! Support the online campaign against enforced disappearance!
Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearance (AFAD) invites everyone to join the online campaign of the International Coalition Against Enforced Disappearances (ICAED) to stop enforced disappearances. As the International Day of the Disappeared on August 30, 2012 is drawing to a close, AFAD, as the focal point of the ICAED, urge all our facebook friends to … Continue reading »
[In the news] Hacienda Luisita farmers oppose Marie Lourdes Sereno appointment | Sun.Star
Hacienda Luisita farmers oppose Marie Lourdes Sereno appointment | Sun.Star. August 26, 2012 MANILA — Farmers working at the Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac feared that Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno will hamper the distribution of the 4,915-hectare sugar lands to about 5,000 farm workers and beneficiaries (FWBs). Sereno took her oath before President Benigno Aquino … Continue reading »
[People] Let Us Elect Jesse Robredos in the May 2013 Elections by Armand Dean N. Nocum
Let Us Elect Jesse Robredos in the May 2013 Elections By Armand Dean N. Nocum It is hard to find rhyme and reason when a good man leaves us – in a tragic circumstance no less. I myself was so affected that I was left shocked and was in denial these past few days. These … Continue reading »
[From the web] It’s just a blog and has no copyright, says Sotto -INQUIRER.net
It’s just a blog and has no copyright, says Sotto. By Fat Reyes, August 22, 2012 MANILA, Philippines—It’s a blog and has no copyright. This was how Senator Vicente Sotto III tried to dismiss claims by US-based Sarah Pope that the lawmaker plagiarized her blog. “Ang tanong doon may copyright ba iyong blog niya? Kung … Continue reading »
[From the web] Groups call public to share in peace effort in Zamboanga City | Sun.Star
Groups call public to share in peace effort in Zamboanga City | Sun.Star. By Bong Garcia August 19, 2012 THE presidents of the Zamboanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation Inc. (ZCCIFI) and the Golden Crescent Consortium of Peace Builders and Affiliate have called on the public to rally behind the local government and law … Continue reading »
[Blog] Ferdinand Marcos #RememberML@40 by Koi Hernandez
Ferdinand Marcos #RememberML@40 by koihernandez August 22, 2012 Today, I’ll show you WHO started all of this. Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos (September 11, 1917 – September 28, 1989) was a Filipino politician who held the title of President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. He was a lawyer, member of the Philippine House of … Continue reading »
[Announcement] Job Vacancy at Asia South Pacific Association for Basic and Adult Education
The ASIA SOUTH PACIFIC ASSOCIATION FOR BASIC AND ADULT EDUCATION (ASPBAE) Urgently requires the contracted services of an: ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCE OFFICER The organization: ASPBAE is a regional network of organizations and individuals, established in 1964 with 200 members in 30 countries across Asia and the Pacific, comprising of community organizations, national education coalitions, teachers … Continue reading »
[Event] Friends of ECPAT Presents… Puso Para sa Bata (Heart for Children)
Friends of ECPAT Presents… Puso Para sa Bata (Heart for Children) End Child Prostitution, Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes (ECPAT Philippines) is conducting an awareness raising event and Art Auction. All the profits raised from the event will be directed to the programs that support the children and young people that reside … Continue reading »
[Press Release] Death of Sec. Robredo a big loss to urban poor cause – Kilos Maralita
Death of Sec. Robredo a big loss to urban poor cause – Kilos Maralita Urban poor groups will be missing a man who stirred the process of involving grassroots organizations in the formulation of a more humane policy in addressing the housing problems of informal settlers. The death Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary (DILG) Secretary Jessie … Continue reading »
[Press Release] Active Vista Human Rights Film Festival in Naga pays homage to Secretary Robredo as staunch defender of human rights -DAKILA
Active Vista Human Rights Film Festival in Naga pays homage to Secretary Robredo as staunch defender of human rights The human rights film festival, Active Vista, traveled to Naga City last August 22 with the screening of the films Bunso by Ditsi Carolino and Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa by Alvin Yapan at the Arupe … Continue reading »