Father of the Philippine Revolution: Andres Bonifacio

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May 29, 2009

In commemoration of the 111th anniversary of the 1898 declaration of Philippine Independence Andres Bonifacio was born on November 30, 1863 to Santiago Bonifacio and Catalina de Castro. Orphaned at an... Read more »

On His 1st Death Anniversary, ‘Ka Bel’ Honored as ‘Man of the Century’

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May 29, 2009

By CHARMAINE LIRIO and GLAIZA MAY MUZONES Bulatlat QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Farmers and workers gathered today at the main gate of the House of Representatives to pay tribute to the late Rep. Crispin... Read more »

Torture Widespread in the Philippines – UN

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May 29, 2009

After hearing the report of the Philippine government and the testimonies of two torture victims, the United Nations Committee against Torture expressed its grave concern at the “routine and widespread... Read more »

Poll shows 91%want massive action now

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May 29, 2009

CAREGIVERS and community advocates gather for a meeting at Workers Action Centre, Toronto, on May 20, 2009 to plan for actions. The first in series of activities is a Solidarity Meeting on Sunday, May... Read more »

Bayan-USA blames RP gov’t for volunteer abductions

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May 29, 2009

LOS ANGELES, CA–Two kidnapped activists in the Philippines have been released, and one remains missing, almost a week after armed men kidnapped the three in La Paz, Tarlac. Bagong Alyansang Makabayan,... Read more »

‘I am standing up for Dr. Ruby Dhalla’

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May 29, 2009

JOYCE RODRIGUEZ To the Filipino Community: No amount of smear campaign or false allegations can erase the hard work, kind support and commitment Dr. Ruby Dhalla has given and continues to give to the Filipino... Read more »

Reply to Joyce Rodriguez

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May 29, 2009

Special attention to caregiver advocate groups and other supporters for the two Filipina nannies ALEJO PARUCHA, SR. Dear Ms. Joyce Rodriguez; I think I have not met you personally, but I had received... Read more »

Beyond the Gordo and Tongson case is a pattern of abuse against LCP

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May 29, 2009

The accusations of abuse and violations of labour standards, including the withholding of the caregivers’ passports, from domestic workers Magdalene Gordo and Richelyn Tongson against Liberal MP Ruby... Read more »

Melissa’s surfacing a victory, search for two others remains

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May 29, 2009

The US Chapter of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, or BAYAN USA, an alliance of 14 Filipino social justice organizations across the United States, is elated to confirm that Filipina-American activist Melissa... Read more »

Farewell Dinner for Consul General Alejandro B. Mosquera

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May 29, 2009

22 May 2009, Rembrandt Banquet Hall, Toronto CONSUL General Alejandro B. Mosquera delivers informal valedictory speech after serving six years in Toronto. He also sang a Frank Sinatra version of “The... Read more »

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