Nation
Two Quezon Activists Cleared of Trumped-up Terrorism Financing Charges

Dean Gabriel Amarillas

Jun 20, 2024

These cases are only part of the rare few that succeed, especially in a province where attacks against organizers are prevalent.

Tarangkahan ng mga Residente sa Lupang Ramos, Pilit na Ipinatanggal ng Pamahalaang Cavite

Eunicito Barreno

Jun 19, 2024

Para sa mga taga-Lupang Ramos, sumisimbolo ang itinayo nilang tarangkahan sa patuloy nilang paggiit sa kanilang karapatan mula sa paulit-ulit na panggigipit ng estado.

Advocates Oppose Promotion of Two ‘Warrant Factory’ Judges

Vyan David Abella

Jun 16, 2024

Defective search warrants issued by these judges in the past have led to the wrongful arrest of many activists—some of whom remain under detention to this day.

UPD Scientists Tell Gov’t: Fund Maritime Tech, R&D in West PH Sea

Eunicito Barreno

May 25, 2024

A marine scientist’s call to the national government and funding agencies is to reconsider their policies on how they fund projects.

Pahayagang Pangkampus sa Caloocan, Pinanghimasukan ng Unibersidad

Eunicito Barreno

May 24, 2024

Sa panayam bago maging punong patnugot, tinitiyak ng University of Caloocan City ang pagiging neutral at kung paano mabubuo ng opisyal na pahayagan ang magandang relasyon sa unibersidad.

Dalawang Aktibista sa Quezon, Sinampahan ng Gawa-gawang Kaso

Dean Gabriel Amarillas

May 23, 2024

Tagapagsalita ng Kabataan Partylist Quezon si Fritz Labiano habang tagapagsalita naman ng Tanggol Quezon si Paul Tagle.

Outlook
Agriculture Sector Labor Force Continues To Dip in Latest Survey

Johnson Santos Jr.

Jun 20, 2024

Without reform in the agricultural sector, farmers and fisherfolk are forced out of their livelihoods.

Lalamove No-Show at DICT Dialogue on Riders’ Complaints

Vyan David Abella

Jun 2, 2024

Delivery and courier service riders are left vulnerable to unfair labor practices without better regulations for platform workers.

Gov’t Workers Fear Worse Conditions Under New Working Hour Scheme

Johnson Santos Jr.

May 25, 2024

MMC’s pronouncement is supposed to spread rush hours in the morning, but working commuters will have to compete for rides with students whose classes also begin at around 7 a.m.

Arboretum, Marilag Relocation Inches Closer, but Residents Remain Wary of UP-QC Pact

Vyan David Abella

May 23, 2024

Without proper consultation with the residents, the details of the planned relocation could contradict what the residents see as affordable and needed.

Workers Grapple With Extreme Heat as Poor Conditions, ‘No-Pay’ Schemes Persist

Reg Dipasupil

May 2, 2024

The extreme heat hits contractual and nonunionized urban workers particularly hard, as they have more difficulty in collectively asserting better wages and working conditions.

Area 2 Vendors Hit by Sidewalk ‘Clearing’ Ops by Quezon City Gov’t

Reg Dipasupil

Apr 23, 2024

(UPDATED) Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said the operation was requested by Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs Roehl Jamon, despite his office previously denying involvement.