“Love is what matters; gender is not important.” – US Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr.
We are all different, but we must embrace and respect our differences. We must come together through the very emotion that makes us human: love....
GMA-7 skirts fee but also under fire; KBP fines ABS, TV5, RMN for hostage crisis coverage
By Ed Lingao Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism TEN months, nine lives, and a flurry of finger-pointing and paper work later, the controversy over the...
Does self-regulation have a future in the Philippines?
By the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility The media are not only failing to regulate themselves; more importantly, some media organizations are actually depending...
Akbayan dares pro-GMA solons: Investigate Arroyo’s KKK
This is a press statement from Akbayan. Akbayan Party today challenged pro-GMA legislators to investigate the former president and now Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s...
DOH calls for safer pregnancy in health caravan
This is a press release from Lakbay Buhay Kalusugan. June 13, 2011 – Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija – “So many mothers die needlessly from childbirth-related causes,”...
First day of class is the first day fight for students’ rights –STRAW Coalition
This is a press statement from Akbayan Youth. 13th of June—the first day of academic year 2011-2012, young people from the Students’ Rights and Welfare...
Kalayaan: Panindigan ng Bayan
The Lupang Hinirang began as an instrumental march which Emilio Aguinaldo commissioned for use in the proclamation of Philippine independence from Spain. Ever wondered about...
Manny Pacquiao alleged Boracay West Cove ordered closed by Mayor
Remember my May 31 article on Manny Pacquiao alleged Boracay West Cove lounge sits on top of Cemented age old rock formation? GOOD NEWS! The...
Make Aid Transparent Petition
I just signed this petition on aid transparency. Aid is really important – when spent well it saves lives, puts kids into school and promotes...
Oxfam Philippines GROW campaign for sustainable food
When Oxfam contacted me last month, I had no idea what their organization stood for. Through my food blog, they wanted to explore the possibilities...
Senator @piacayetano Sponsorship Speech on RH Bill is persuasive
It was February this year when I felt terribly disappointed over President Aquino’s decision not to include the RH Bill as among his priority bills....
Chinese Embassy in Manila refused to receive protest letter
This is a press statement from Akbayan. Akbayan hits Chinese officials for arrogance Photo by Reuters, originally posted at neaksre.com Akbayan hit officials of the...
Search for the UNAP Youth Leader 2011
Do you know of an inspiring youth leader who is making a difference in their local sphere of influence? Please nominate to the search for...
Akbayan to PNoy: leave lasting legacy, finish agrarian reform
This is a press statement from Akbayan. Three days before the commemoration of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform law (CARL), advocates who campaigned for the extension...
Dr. Honey Carandang and Froilan Grate filed counter affidavit on libel and child abuse charges
Today, Dr. Honey Carandang and Froilan Grate (Administrator for the Movement to End Child Abuse in Facebook) submitted their counter affidavit to the libel case...