On Sept. 11, 1982, then-president and dictator Ferdinand Marcos celebrated his 65th birthday by, among others, signing Batas Pambansa 232 or the Education Act of 1982. This is one of the dictator’s worst “legacies” which continue to haunt the nation to this day. Continue reading →
Movements
29
Mar 10
Education Act of 1982: 28 years of a failed social experiment
17
Mar 10
Satur Ocampo, activist and netizen
Ka Satur Ocampo, the respected leftist statesman running for the Senate this year, doesn’t look and act like he’s 70 years old, which he already is. His endurance is obvious in his active leadership and participation in street protests. He’s young at heart, remaining true to the hopefulness of the ranks of young Filipinos to which he once proudly belonged. Continue reading →
4
Mar 10
Biggest US labor union tells US State Dept.: Morong 43 should be freed
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the 2.2-million strong union of American workers in health care and in public and property services, has written the US State Department to express concern over the illegal detention and degrading treatment of the Morong 43 and to demand for their immediate release. Continue reading →
2
Mar 10
Nationwide protests to demand freedom for Morong 43
On March 5, various organizations are marching to historic Mendiola Bridge near Malacanang Palace to demand the immediate release of the 43 health workers illegally detained by the Arroyo administration.
The march marks the first month since the illegal arrest of the health workers now known as the Morong 43. Continue reading →
5
Jun 10
“Ka Bel: The Life and Struggle of Crispin Beltran”
Ina Alleco R. Silverio offers her first book to everyone who dreams of finally seeing a new brand of Filipino politician – decent, incorruptible, patriotic and brimming with a sense of service to Filipinos, especially the downtrodden workers. Continue reading →