Why I’m Here | Sr. Stella Matutina, Benedictine nun and human rights activist
A fearless Benedictine nun tells her story of being one with the indigenous people’s struggles in Caraga region of Mindanao--despite threats from the military.
Photos | Aquino’s #APEC2015 repression breeds resistance
Save for outright declaration of war, President Aquino tried everything to dampen protests against the APEC summit. Obviously, it did not work.
Protesta ng #APECtado
Hindi lang trapik at kawalan ng kabuhayan sa pagsuspindi ng trabaho ang perwisyo sa mga mamamayan na dala ng APEC. 26 taon na nitong pinahihirapan ang mga mamamayan ng Asya-Pasipiko sa pagtutulak ng neoliberal na mga polisiya na imperyalistang mga bansa lang ang nakikinabang.
Photos | The Lumad journey for justice
The Lumad bring with them what could arguably be the most pressing issue in the country today: the militarization of indigenous and peasant lands. But they are also in the metropolis to teach the rest of us the lessons of unity and struggle.
Liberal Party gets flak for lewd show at Laguna event
Women's groups are up in arms over the use of scantily clad women for entertainment, reportedly as a "surprise birthday gift" from Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Francis Tolentino to Laguna Cong. Benjie Agarao which coincided with a Liberal Party activity.
Paninindigan sa San Roque
Tuloy lang ang buhay at paglaban ng mga mamamayan ng Sityo San Roque, North Triangle, Quezon City, limang taon matapos ang matagumpay na depensa sa kanilang mga tahanan.
Why I’m Here | U.G. Naguit, Thomasian and student leader
When he finally decided to end his sixth formation year in the seminary and transfer to the University of Santo Tomas, his eyes opened up to the inhumane condition of our society.
Why I’m Here | Loel B. Naparato, human trafficking victim
I am here because I seek justice as a victim of human trafficking in 2012 when I applied to teach in Washington D.C., USA.
#SONA2015 | Defiance in face of lies, repression (Photos)
Outside Batasan Pambansa, tens of thousands braved the torrential rain, the pre-SONA threats and intimidation by state forces, and of course, the police barricade that virtually became a garrison in the middle of Commonwealth Avenue, to register intense dissatisfaction with the country's state of affairs under Aquino. Inside, meanwhile, people's representatives were equally defiant.
Newsreel | Mga mamamayan, nakahandang kumawala sa #SONA2015 ‘garrison’
Sa kabila ng mala-"war zone" na paghahanda ng Philippine National Police para sa huling State of the Nation Address, nakahanda ang iba't ibang sektor na ihayag ang kanilang hatol sa limang taong pamumuno ni Pangulong Aquino.