#EDSA40 | In Tacloban, groups call for an end to political dynasties
Groups pressed their concerns about the dynastic politics in the region.
#EDSA40 | In Tacloban, groups call for an end to political dynasties
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‘Even those who have little can do so much for Yolanda survivors’
‘Even those who have little can do so much for Yolanda survivors’
“Balsa may be the biggest relief caravan we have ever conducted, involving at least three regions and hundreds of volunteers. Over the past week, the mass movement here and abroad have been collecting relief goods, other forms of assistance for the people of Eastern Visayas and Panay.” – Renato Reyes, Bayan
Missing kin makes it difficult for Typhoon Yolanda survivors to move on
Missing kin makes it difficult for Typhoon Yolanda survivors to move on
Before they could start rebuilding their lives, survivors of Typhoon Yolanda have to account for their missing loved ones first. Sadly, the Aquino government made it clear that searching for survivors beneath the rubble is not its priority.
Picking up the pieces
Picking up the pieces
On November 8, 2013, Typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan) hit the Philippines and left thousands dead and millions more homeless in its wake.
A not so pleasant journey home to typhoon-ravaged areas
A not so pleasant journey home to typhoon-ravaged areas
While Yolanda survivors arrive in droves in Manila and Cebu, there are those who embark on a journey back to typhoon-ravaged areas to know about the fate of their families and kin. Will they find relief or sorrow when they arrive in their hometown?
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Noynoy, not God, was absent when Yolanda struck, says lawmaker
Noynoy, not God, was absent when Yolanda struck, says lawmaker
“The government is so incompetent that it even allowed the conduct of relief, rescue operations to be undertaken by foreign troops.”
Vendors Resist Eviction in Tacloban City
Vendors Resist Eviction in Tacloban City
BY JOHANN ARPON Bulatlat.com They were able to protect their picket line but the vendors of the Tacloban City market knows that it was a temporary victory and that they are in for a long struggle. Meanwhile, they have reconstructed their picket line and candles...
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