TONY LA VIÑA, KALOI ZARATE, JAYVY GAMBOA ‘Do we really need to change the Constitution for economic reasons? No.’ Last March 6, the House of Representatives approved on third reading Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 6 calling for a constitutional convention, or ConCon, as a mode of charter change. RBH No. 6 states that …
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Wanted: A just transition for the jeepney sector amid the climate crisis
TONY LA VIÑA, KALOI ZARATE, JAYVY GAMBOA ‘Does climate action really have to be at odds with the livelihood and economic security of those affected by the shift?’ The impending weeklong jeepney strike on March 6 to 12 has resurfaced the heated and spirited debate on the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) and the issues …
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Save Masungi: A park constantly under threat
‘The threats against Masungi might be strong, but we believe that its innate importance as well as its defenders are even stronger’ Masungi’s past struggles Masungi, a national park of geological and ecological importance, is known for its beautiful landscape and healthy geotourism practices. However, it has also become known because it is constantly attacked …
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[OPINION] An epic sustainability battle in Sibuyan Island
TONY LA VIÑA, BERNARDINE DE BELEN ‘Sibuyan residents also exhibit how deep people’s concern for their environment can go’ Sibuyan Island, located in Romblon Province, is deemed the Galapagos of Asia. It is a hotspot of biodiversity and home to various endemic species such as the Philippine Hanging Parrot, the Philippine Pygmy-woodpecker, and the Orange-bellied …
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Martial Law and media repression, a collective memory
Memory alone cannot be purely truthful – this is how the collective memory was pervaded by Marcos myth and propaganda Co-written with Bernardine de Belen When we hear of Marcos Sr.’s Martial Law, we are haunted by the voices demanding to never forget. What happened must remain engraved in our collective memory so that we …
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Never again, never forget: The violent memory of Martial Law
To remember is to memorialize those who sacrificed their safety and personal lives so that future generations would not suffer what they did. Co-written with Bernardine de Belen September marks the anniversary of a turbulent, violent, and painful memory in Philippine history – Ferdinand E. Marcos’ Martial Law. This year, in particular, denotes the 50th anniversary …
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Ang unang SONA ni BBM vs People’s Agenda
‘Nangingingibabaw pa rin ang paghahanap kung nasaan ang mamamayang Pilipino sa gobyernong ito’ Co-written with Bernardine de Belen Noong nakaraan, inilista namin ang mga dapat abangan at bantayan sa unang SONA ni Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Ngayong tapos na ang SONA, nararapat namang ikumpara ito sa 9-point People’s Agenda for Change na naglalayong ipahayag ang mga dapat pagtuunan …
Will our hopes be addressed in Marcos’ 1st SONA?
‘How will Marcos’ plans address the people themselves, especially the poor and marginalized?’ Co-written with Bernardine de Belen Amidst all of opportunities we can take advantage of under the new presidency, the question remains: what does the President, Marcos Jr., have in store for the Filipinos? According to Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, the following are …
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A Marcos’ 1st SONA: Is there hope under all the mistruths?
‘Whether we like it or not, this SONA is important’ Co-written with Bernardine de Belen Newly inaugurated president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be delivered on the 25th of July. Everyone’s waiting with anticipation; whether that anticipation is with hope, anger, or grief, it is anticipation nonetheless. This …
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The CHR Report: A Climate Justice Victory
‘It is a victory to witness human rights institutions acknowledge this important – and fundamental – truth’ Co-written with Joy Reyes and Yla Paras Seven years since its filing, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) finally released its report on the National Inquiry on Climate Change filed by petitioners to urge the Commission to look …
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