Archive | August 11, 2011

President Aquino should not waver in fulfilling his campaign promise on responsible parenthood

Allow Filipinos to stand by their choice, Says Women’s Group “Filipinos do not welcome other groups, be it government or religion making the choice for them or limiting the family planning options they can choose from,” says Elizabeth Angsioco, National Chairperson of the Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines (DSWP). Reacting to the latest Social [...]

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Congratulations Senator Koko Pimentel

This is Akbayan press statement as they congratulate Sen. Koko Pimentel Akbayan Party congratulates newly-proclaimed Senator Koko Pimentel. We believe that the public, particularly the people of Mindanao have gained another champion in the Senate of the Philippines. We hope Senator Pimentel will use his office to be of utmost service to the people starting [...]

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There is no higher priority than peace, no enduring legacy than justice—Akbayan

AKBAYAN Party today lauded the Aquino government’s resolve to pursue peace in Mindanao, particularly the administration’s recently concluded high level meeting with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Tokyo, calling it a ‘strong commitment for a just and sustainable peace in Mindanao.’ “There is no higher priority than peace, no enduring legacy than giving [...]

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Statement of the Curator of Kulo Exhibit

THis is the statement of J. Pacena, Curator/participant of Kulo, Cuator/Participant of “Kulo” It is upsetting that the CCP Board of Directos succumbed to the pressure by permanently closing the exhibit. Moreover, the manner by which various opinions were discussed, presented and circulated was frustrating if not disheartening. Since this issue began, I have expressed [...]

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“Palayain ang Sining” on Freedom of Expression, Censorship and the case of “kulo”

This is the statement of “Palayain ang Sining” The whole issue surrounding the Kulo Exhibit at the CCP and particularly that of Mideo Cruz’s Poleteismo , has gotten out of hand, to say the least. But focusing on our attention and ire on one person has made us overlook the larger underlying issue, which affects [...]

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