The role of the fisherfolk is important in assuring food security in the country, and so Ronnel Arambulo of Pamalakaya said that the needs of the fishermen must be given priority.
Big fishing vessels, reclamation push fisherfolk deeper in poverty
Month: November 2023
Court junks terror charges vs. Batangas rights defender for lack of evidence
“The fight for justice is not over, the dismissal of Hailey’s case is proof that no matter what lies the state forces may fabricate, the truth will always prevail.”
Relentless resistance against APEC
The “shutdown APEC” protests in San Francisco, California gathered more than a thousand people who shared testimonies about how APEC impoverished a generation, displaced Indigenous peoples, and undermined the rights of workers.
Political prisoner wins mentorship program in Southeast Asia
As a mentee, the Seams said Echanis will be working on the translation of Filipino poetry into English.
Filipino youth groups persistent in fight for free education, academic freedom
Youth and students across the country marked the International Students’ Day with protests last Friday, Nov. 17. They highlighted their calls not only for the education sector but also the calls of different marginalized sectors.
Documenting solidarity
A protester documents the speech of a Moro leader during a protest at US Embassy in Manila on Nov. 14 in solidarity to Palestine.
Balik-Tanaw | Reign of God where talents are not tools of profit but of love and service
Our Gospel Reading for this Sunday pertains to the different scenarios of parables leading up to the scenario of Parousia in Matt 25:31-46, in the coming celebration of Christ the King Sunday.
At Ground Level | Repeal Anti-Terror Law, abolish the NTF-ELCAC
This was the top-of-mind step that Ian Fry, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, urged the Philippine government to take as he wound up a 10-day official visit in the country last Wednesday.
Groups commend UN expert’s recommendations, urge government to heed advice
Rights groups said UN Special Rapporteur Ian Fry’s visit to the country “puts on center stage the sinister role played by the NTF-ELCAC and the dangerous impact of the terror law on the lives and safety of environmental human rights defenders in the country.”
Fishers’ group calls for abolishing of gov’t reclamation body
“Clearly the Marcos Jr. administration is failing to uphold the 2008-Supreme Court mandamus seeking various government agencies to clean-up, restore, and rehabilitate Manila Bay in the context of recreational use and fishery resources development.”
Filipino activists condemn US gov’t hand in Israel’s aggression in Palestine
“The US has provided unqualified support for the war crimes committed by Israel and has refused even the most basic call for a ceasefire.”