Dear ATM partners and colleagues, As you probably already know, on 21 Feb 2018, a petition has been filed in court by the Philippine State Prosecutor of the Department of Justice (DOJ). Pursuant to the National Security Act of 2007, the petition seeks to have a number of indigenous peoples’…
The fact that we’re one of the last few countries without a divorce law until now speaks volumes about us as a nation. No doubt, those who associate divorce with being progressive would laud our legislators who are currently raring to pass a divorce bill in Congress. With due respect…
In support of coconut farmers’ appeal to approve Senate Bill 1233, creating a Coconut Farmers and Industry Support Fund, we encourage the members of Laiko to send the following letter to our Senators. Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas 2/F Laiko Building, 372 Cabildo Street Intramuros, Manila March 12, 2018 Dear Senators,…
Dear friends, Greeting of Peace! Peace advocates have every desire to pursue a just and enduring peace in the Philippines. Despite the current impasse in formal peace talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), we are determined…
Unit E, 25LT Security Ave., Banker’s Village, Bagumbong, Caloocan City March 7, 2018 Dear Brothers and Sisters; The crisis of leadership and governance which is presently assaulting our national life and dignity, challenges the remaining men and women of goodwill in our country to stand…
Mental health experts say many cases might are likely not being reported UCANews | Melo Acuna, Manila, Philippines March 12, 2018 Mental health experts in the Philippines have voiced alarm about the number of young people committing suicide. At least six individuals commit suicide every day in the predominantly Catholic…
Indigenous peoples expert one of 600 individuals govt is accusing of being communist terrorists Joe Torres and Mark Saludes, Manila, Philippines March 12, 2018 Church and human rights groups in the Philippines have condemned the “red tagging” of at least 600 activists listed by the government as communist rebels. “Red-tagging”…
Reports of new Islamic State regional leader prompts fears of terrorism in Manila UCANews | Joe Torres, Manila, Philippines March 8, 2018 Philippine authorities have warned of possible terrorist attacks following reports of a new leader taking the reins of the so-called Islamic State group in the region. Security officials said…
Church organizations say charter changes put local ethnic groups under greater threat from govt abuses UCANews | Inday Espina-Varona, Manila, Philippines March 6, 2018 Philippine tribal leaders, religious, and pro-environment groups marched to the House of Representatives in Manila on March 5 to protest moves to amend the constitution and…
Activists say Manila hamstrung by lack of manpower and expertise UCANews | Mark Saludes, Manila, Philippines March 5, 2018 Michelle thought her prayers had been answered when she finally left her home in the Philippines for Saudi Arabia last year to work as a maid. She thought the employment contract…
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