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Youth, labor groups demand release of 6 activists arrested on Labor Day
“Peaceful and justified,” these are the words of Azrael de Guzman, one of the six arrested youth activists during the May 1 protest, in an open letter to the public, calling for their immediate release. The post Youth, labor groups demand release of 6 activists arrested on Labor Day appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Philippines summons China envoy over water cannon incident
Manila, Philippines - Manila summoned a senior Chinese envoy on Thursday to protest a water cannon incident that damaged two Philippine vessels during a patrol in the South China Sea.A coast guard vessel and another government boat were damaged in the April 30 incident near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, according to the Philippines' foreign ministry.Manila and Beijing have a long history of territorial.....»»
Progressive groups: Resolve hunger, poverty
SEVERAL progressive groups staged a Labor Day protest at Freedom Park, Roxas Avenue, on Wednesday morning, May 1, 2024, demanding higher wages to resolve hunger and mass poverty in the Davao Region......»»
Marginalized
The spate of pro-Hamas protest activities that swept several US college campuses the past days would likely disappear as quickly as they arrived......»»
Tartaria farmers defend community despite assaults, arson from armed security
Tensions in the peasant community of Lupang Tartaria flared up starting April 16 when armed security forces from Jarton Security Agency, Inc. began threatening to erect a barricade around the vicinity. In response, the farmers erected their own fence and set up a protest camp. The post Tartaria farmers defend community despite assaults, arson from armed security appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
PISTON, Manibela announce April 15 strike vs PUVMP consolidation deadline
Two progressive groups announced a "tigil-pasada" starting this Monday to protest the April 30 franchise consolidation deadline under the public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program — a requisite before the jeepney's eventual phase out......»»
Workers hold pro-wage hike rally today
Workers will mount a protest action today to push for the immediate granting of salary increases whether through legislation or wage order......»»
DFA summons Chinese envoy over latest sea confrontation
The DFA said in a statement that the agency summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy to protest “aggressive actions” by the China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese maritime militia against a civilian boat supplying troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. .....»»
Samal residents rally vs power woes
Electricity consumers in the Island Garden City of Samal in Davao del Norte province joined an interfaith prayer rally over the weekend to protest the continued power woes in their area......»»
Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact
By DOMINIC GUTOMAN AND ZYSA MEI ELLORAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – For environmental defenders, the government’s push for charter change (cha-cha) could worsen the already dire impacts of destructive mining corporations on vulnerable communities. The Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas (Katribu) and Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP) held a protest in front of… The post Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
India: Protect Farmers Right to Peaceful Protest
(New York) - Indian authorities are using threats, excessive force, and internet shutdowns to stop farmers from holding peaceful protests, Human Rights Watch said today. Since mid-February 20.....»»
Australian senators protest vs Marcos | The wRap
The wRap highlights: Marcos in Australia, Lorraine Badoy, SB19's Justin.....»»
Remembering EDSA in Bicol | PNP opts for ‘police power’ in freedom parks
During the People Power commemoration, the Philippine National Police (PNP) occupied all parks in Camarines Sur for their supposed “outreach” program. Still, it did not stop more than 300 activists here to stage a protest action in the afternoon of Feb. 25. The post Remembering EDSA in Bicol | PNP opts for ‘police power’ in freedom parks appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
QC mayor denounces police dispersal of student protest
In a statement, the Quezon City mayor said that the aggressive police action has “no such place” in the city. .....»»
UP students protest increasing commercialization of campus spaces
Students of the University of the Philippines - Diliman in Quezon City are opposing the “commercialization” of spaces on campus, which they believe runs counter to the university’s orientation as an institution of learning for the needy......»»
Progressives commemorate Filipino-American war, call for a stop to US military intervention
Filipino activists marked the 125th anniversary of the Filipino-American War with a protest against the expansion of US military bases and the US role in genocide in Palestine, Feb. 4. The post Progressives commemorate Filipino-American war, call for a stop to US military intervention appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Dutertes turn anti-chacha rally into Marcos bashing platform
What was projected as a “prayer rally” in Davao City to protest charter change via people’s initiative last Sunday turned into a platform for the Dutertes to attack the Marcos administration, signifying a rift in the Unity tandem......»»
Dutertes not credible opposition vs cha-cha, says Davao progressives
Progressive groups who have long battled moves by elected officials for charter change said this Sunday’s protest against cha-cha led by Duterte supporters in Davao does not make the Dutertes stand as a credible opposition......»»
Prayer rally vs people s initiative set in Davao
Over 50,000 people from around the country are expected to join “One Nation, One Opposition,” a multi-sectoral prayer rally set on Sunday in Davao City to protest the use of government programs and public funds to mislead voters into signing documents intended to support amendments to the Constitution......»»
Pro-Duterte Brgy. captains in Calinan stage rally opposing PI
A protest rally was held last Friday organized by barangay captains of the third district of Davao City to oppose a people’s initiative (PI) signature campaign to amend the Constitution......»»