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July 5, 2018 0

On Inquirer’s takedown of Pepsi Paloma stories, a dangerous precedent

A few weeks ago, Senator Vicente “Tito” C. Sotto III requested Inquirer.net to take down articles linking him to the rape and killing of ’80s star Pepsi Paloma. Sotto said “these [read more]

June 24, 2018 0

Geopol experts see risks in China’s Belt Road Initiative hype

Geopolitical experts warned of risks amid hyped opportunities in China’s Belt Road Initiative (BRI) during a recent forum in Makati. The Stratbase ADR Institute (ADRi) recently held a roundtable [read more]

June 18, 2018 0

The honor and sovereignty of the nation is beyond material compensation

What is the point of getting rich or for our economy to rise, if our fishermen are constantly harassed and their catch being snatched before their very faces by those Chinese Coast Guards inside our [read more]

June 7, 2018 0

Join the #BabaeAko Freedom March on June 12 HINDIpendence Day

On June 12, let us all stand strong and march together for freedom, justice and democracy! #BabaeAko Freedom March – Luneta to Liwasang Bonifacio, 3-4 p.m. HINDIpendence Day Rally (multisectoral) [read more]

June 5, 2018 0

The future of Transport Network Vehicle Service or TNVS

Transport Network Vehicle Service or TNVS in the Philippines is an efficient lifestyle change according to netizens A homegrown social media analytics company Research and Tech Lab (RTL), recently [read more]

June 4, 2018 0

Duterte’s misuse of power–the power of the Office of the President

“No President–that means all presidents, including Mr. Duterte–should abuse power by placing women on the spot to agree or disagree to a sexual favor.“ Florin Hilbay — [read more]

June 4, 2018 0

Questions about the approved senate building

Have you seen the video showcasing the approved Senate building? I have. As one looks at the video of the approved Philippine Senate building: The new home of the Philippine Senate it does look [read more]

May 30, 2018 0

30 examples of Duterte’s sexist remarks #BabaeAko

The #BabaeAko social media campaign to fight the sexist remarks and misogynistic behavior of President Duterte is gaining so much ground. Tonyo Cruz said it so well “Ang husay ng #BabaeAko [read more]

May 3, 2018 0

State of Philippine Media Report, World Press Freedom Day

RODRIGO R. Duterte’s presidency has altered and controlled the public discourse so radically in its favor in ways rude and bold. One tragic result: it has restricted and narrowed the celebrated [read more]

May 3, 2018 0

On Executive Order No. 51 of President Duterte’s signed EO on contractualization. Nothing really new?

Section 2 of “Executive Order No. 51 (EO 51) Implementing Article 106 of the Labor Code of the Philippines, As Amended, To Protect the Right to Security of All Tenure of All Workers Based on [read more]

April 4, 2018 0

#TransportWatchPH , a platform for citizens to air their messages to relevant stakeholders

Transport watch is an initiative that gives citizens a platform to air their messages to relevant stakeholders. Transport Watch advocates are committed to push for policy and legislation that [read more]

April 3, 2018 0

A night of zero colors and no hashtags. Just people. Conversations. Possibility.

A night of zero colors and no hashtags. Just freedom. – Joel Pablo Salud Just people. Conversations. Possibility. – Betty Romero The invite said it will be a gathering of persons with [read more]

April 2, 2018 0

Celebrating the facts on April 2 —International Fact-Checking Day #FactCheckIt #FightDisinfo

The International Fact-checking day on April 2 is not a single event but a rallying cry for more facts – and fact-checking – in politics, journalism, and everyday life. The website shares [read more]

March 8, 2018 0

International Women’s Day a reminder that the struggle for women’s rights is far from over

May the celebration of International Women’s Day remind us that our work in advancing women’s rights is not yet done, and it will not be done until the last indication of inequality is finally [read more]

March 8, 2018 0

Women Talk Back: We Are Not All Vagina

The role of women in Philippine media from the years before the EDSA people power revolt to the present “Dal-a na. Ingna ang mga sundalo. Ingna sila ang mga sundalo. ‘Ah, unsa man nang [read more]

March 3, 2018 0

The “misuse” of psychological assessment vs CJ Sereno

Read the four functions of psychological assessments and diagnosis of psychological conditions. The question is? was the House of Representative (HOR) ethical in showing Chief Justice Maria Lourdes [read more]

March 1, 2018 0

Duterte and portrayal of women in 10 of his speeches

by Reuben James Barrete, as originally published in his Facebook account. In recent months, I collected some of the transcripts of the President’s speeches to interpret his portrayal of women. [read more]

February 23, 2018 0

#WalkOutPH: Youth dares President Duterte to address people’s issues

Students staged a walkout or national day of action on February 23, 2o18 as they decry the continuing deterioration of democratic rights. They vowed to defend our cherished freedoms against any [read more]

February 22, 2018 0

10 things you need to know about the Divorce Bill in Congress

The proposed bill titled “An Act Instituting Divorce and Absolute Dissolution of Marriage in the Philippines”, substituted House Bills 116, 1062, 2380 and 6027 and passed committee level on [read more]