Tobacco Industry Mocks Smoke-free Campaign; Various Groups Stand Firm in Support of MMDA
This is a press statement from Health Justice. MANILA, Philippines. 15 July 2011 – Who holds the public’s best interest – MMDA or the tobacco...
Nielsen: One in three Filipinos accessing the internet
Social Networking playing an increasing role in consumer purchasing decisions. MANILA, 12 JULY 2011: One in three consumers in the Philippines are now accessing the...
ASEAN unity, key to resolve Spratlys issue
This is a press statement from Akbayan. Political party says GMA weakened Filipino sovereignty with JMSU, brands her “unpatriotic” July 8- Coinciding with the series...
‘Pork Barrel’ on the RH Bill meant to Deflect Bishops’ Scandals, says Women’s Group
This is a press statement from DSWP. Reacting to reports that Sen. Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson may withdraw his support from the Reproductive Health (RH) bill...
Nationalist Students Protest Against US Intervention
PRESS RELEASE from LEAGUE OF FILIPINO STUDENTS – UPLB Reference: Allen Lemuel Lemence July 5, 2011 Chairperson League of Filipino Students-UPLB Nationalist students in UP...
SC decision on Hacienda Luisita deceptive, a travesty of Justice
This is a press statement from Akbayan Akbayan Party today condemned in the strongest possible terms the Supreme Court’s decision on the Hacienda Luisita case....
Women’s Group: Investigate ‘Kadiri’ Bishops
This is a press statement from DSWP Amid Bishops’ involvement in the scandalous Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and money released by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes...
Amerasians in the Philippines call for equal opportunities & solidarity
Amerasians in Angeles and Olongapo, Pampanga and Castillejos, Zambales have joined hands to promote their rights and called for equal opportunities that will improve their...
An assessment of Year one of the Aquino Administration
This is a press statement of Makati Business Club on June 30, 2011. In order to make an objective assessment of the Aquino administration’s first...
Hontiveros to GMA: Bitterness and lies won’t reverse your fate
This is a press statement from Akbayan. Former Akbayan Representative Risa Hontiveros chided ex-President GMA today, saying that her “nobody’s home” remark smacks of bitterness...
The Search for Environmental Heroes Continues with Gawad Bayani ng Kalikasan 2011
Green groups launched the Gawad Bayani ng Kalikasan 2011, an awards event aiming to seek out and recognize seven Philippine heroes/ heroines of the environment–...
Reconsider FTI sale, find ways to “revolutionize” access to market and ensure food supply- Kiko Pangilinan
This is the press statement from Senator Kiko Pangilinan. Reacting to the government’s pronouncements that the full sale of the Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) complex...
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...