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...
The Blue
A homage on the occasion of World Ocean Day. Millions of years ago life sprang out of the oceans, let us do all that we...
Nestle Celebrates its 100 Years Through a Short Film Anthology
In celebration of it’s 100 years of giving us Good Food for Good Life, Nestle Philippines gives us a short film anthology that would surely...
Fr. Robert Reyes: The Running and Excommunicated Priest
When Gerry Ortega an environmentalist was murdered , Father Roberto Reyes decided to run as an advocacy to raise awareness to the Filipino people about...
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....
Working Children in CALABARZON
Report Child Labor Cases : The goal of this service is to allow concerned individuals to inform appropriate agencies of child labor cases in the...
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...
Preparation for @MyRizal150 in Calamba
Mr. Peter Capitan is the Calamba City Head of Philippine Employment Services Office (PESO). He is the one assigned to make sure that the local...
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...