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The P85 wage standoff
For most workers who live on a tight budget, the suspension of wage hike is more than a legal development. It is a delay in money they had been counting on.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/21/the-p85-wage-standoff/

#bulatlat #philippines #LaborTradeUnion #KilusangMayoUno #Minimumwage #Minimumwageearners

Marikina
Kumpara sa ibang lugar sa Metro Manila, totoong masayang manirahan sa Marikina. Pero kailangan pa ring ipaglaban ang pag-unlad para sa karamihan.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/16/marikina/

#bulatlat #philippines #Konteksto #LatestStories

State surveillance in schools angers teachers
"Sara Duterte must be held accountable for misusing OVP and DepEd funds for operations that have nothing to do with improving the quality of education in the country."
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/07/state-surveillance-in-schools-angers-teachers/

#bulatlat #philippines #ArtsCultureEducation #AllianceofConcernedTeachersACT #Counterinsurgencyprogram

Filipino journalists’ participation in Israel-funded trip draws criticism
“Far from being benign, trips sponsored by Israel are designed to bury the truth and whitewash reportage of the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people."
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/10/filipino-journalists-participation-in-israel-funded-trip-draw-criticism/

#bulatlat #philippines

Media group slams VP’s criticism of Philippine journalism
It is atrocious for the second-highest official of the land to make such generalizations on journalists and media workers who remain committed to reporting on the truth despite continuing attacks.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/05/media-group-slams-vps-criticism-of-philippine-journalism/

#bulatlat #philippines

GenSan fishers struggle to survive
After dinner on the evening of the interview, the couple prepared once again to head to the sea, cast their nets through the night, and sell what they caught at dawn. They will repeat the cycle the next day.
The post GenSan fishers struggle to survive appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/07/30/gensan-fishers-struggle-to-survive/

#bulatlat #philippines #EconomicandSocioCulturalRights #GeneralSantosGenSan

For Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, Marcos Jr’s SONA does not reflect the true state of the nation.
Video and edit by Chantal Eco
The post For Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, Marcos Jr’s SONA does not reflect the true state of the nation. appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/07/29/for-bagong-alyansang-makabayan-marcos-jrs-sona-does-not-reflect-the-true-state-of-the-nation/

#bulatlat #philippines #MultimediaMain #SONA2026

‘Philippines may lose ability to feed population’
“For decades, land ownership on Negros Island has remained concentrated in the hands of a small number of elite families."
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/07/29/philippines-may-lose-ability-to-feed-population/

#bulatlat #philippines #LandRightsRuralDevelopment #Agriculture #Farmers #SONA2026 #Sonaspecial2026

Recognized, but not prioritized? LGBTQIA+ rights absent from past Marcos SONAs  
"Recognition is not enough without concrete rights."
The post Recognized, but not prioritized? LGBTQIA+ rights absent from past Marcos SONAs   appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/07/26/recognized-but-not-prioritized-lgbtqia-rights-absent-from-past-marcos-sonas/

#bulatlat #philippines #GenderRightsInclusivity #LGBTgroupBahaghari #LGBTrights #SOGIEEqualityBill #SOGIESCEqualityBill

‘Selective prosecution’ in Marcos Jr. anti-corruption probe?
"Marcos is at the top, and those at the lower levels cannot be the only ones held accountable."
The post ‘Selective prosecution’ in Marcos Jr. anti-corruption probe? appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/07/25/selective-prosecution-in-marcos-jr-anti-corruption-probe/

#bulatlat #philippines #PoliticsGovernance #Anticorruption #FloodControlProjects #SONA2026

Delivery driver
An idle delivery driver parked near a mall in Manila.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/07/26/delivery-driver/

#bulatlat #philippines #LatestStories #PhotooftheWeek

Filipinos urged to focus on morality of VP Sara’s threats
“No public official should threaten the life of another human being."
The post Filipinos urged to focus on morality of VP Sara’s threats appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/07/18/filipinos-urged-to-focus-on-morality-of-vp-saras-threats/

#bulatlat #philippines #PoliticsGovernance #ImpeachmentagainstSaraDuterte

Lawmakers urged to investigate Meralco over dubious electricity rates
“Congress should investigate why Meralco was not held accountable and how laws could be strengthened to truly defend the rights of the people."
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/07/15/lawmakers-urged-to-investigate-meralco-over-dubious-electricity-rates/

#bulatlat #philippines #EconomicandSocioCulturalRights #Meralco

‘Historic wage hike’ falls short of living wage, labor groups say
"The NCR minimum wage remains far below the estimated family living wage, which labor advocates say now exceeds P1,300 a day."
The post ‘Historic wage hike’ falls short of living wage, labor groups say appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/07/02/historic-wage-hike-falls-short-of-living-wage-labor-groups-say/

#bulatlat #philippines #EconomicandSocioCulturalRights #LaborTradeUnion #KilusangMayoUno

How Isty Petrolla sparked resistance in BPO sector
A tribute to BPO workers organizer Mary Grace "Isty" Petrolla, who passed away on June 2.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/07/02/how-isty-petrolla-sparked-resistance-in-bpo-sector/

#bulatlat #philippines #LaborTradeUnion #LaborTradeUnionFront #BIEN #BPOindustry #BPOIndustryEmployeesNetwork #CallcenterindustryinthePhilippines #Callcenterworkers

What ‘love’ and ‘laban’ mean for the Pride event attendees.
Brimming with colors and hope, progressive and multisectoral groups gathered at UP Diliman to banner calls for equality and inclusivity on Saturday, June 27.
The post What ‘love’ and ‘laban’ mean for the Pride event attendees. appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/07/01/what-love-and-laban-mean-for-the-pride-event-attendees/

#bulatlat #philippines #MultimediaMain #LGBTQIAcommunity #Lovelaban #Pridemarch

Quiet queerness among the Ayta people
Across many Indigenous Filipino communities, expressions of gender and identity have long existed outside mainstream definitions.
The post Quiet queerness among the Ayta people appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/07/01/quiet-queerness-among-the-ayta-people/

#bulatlat #philippines #Multimedia #PhotoEssayDocumentary #Ayta #LGBT

Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s case cited in UN report
“While many cases against human rights defenders have been dismissed for lack of evidence, it is clear that anti-terror laws are wielded by the Philippine government to silence critical voices."
The post Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s case cited in UN report appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/06/21/frenchie-mae-cumpios-case-cited-in-un-report/

#bulatlat #philippines #MediaFreedomFreeExpression #FrenchieMaeCumpio

BGC as portal
Who needs high walls and electric fences if access is already restricted by car-centric pathways, expensive rents, and community spaces divorced from the basic and everyday interests of ordinary Filipinos?
The post BGC as portal appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/06/18/bgc-as-portal/

#bulatlat #philippines #Commentary #QuestionEverything #BGC #Cheaplabor #Manilaportal

Rights groups slam dismissal of ill-gotten wealth case vs Marcos family
"An enraged Filipino people can also come full circle in their ability to oust this kleptocratic clique from power."
The post Rights groups slam dismissal of ill-gotten wealth case vs Marcos family appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/06/10/rights-groups-slam-dismissal-of-ill-gotten-wealth-case-vs-marcos-family/

#bulatlat #philippines #CivilPoliticalRights #Carmma #Imeldamarcos

Cagayan de Oro residents demand due process in demolition
Residents’ legal counsel is keen on checking if the city ordinance mentioned did not supersede national laws.
The post Cagayan de Oro residents demand due process in demolition appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/05/23/cagayan-de-oro-residents-demand-due-process-in-demolition/

#bulatlat #philippines #UrbanPoorRighttoDevelopment #Cagayandeoro #Demolition #Kadamay

Union decries retaliation by Chinese resto management 
"The sudden stoppage of production is a threat to our job security."
The post Union decries retaliation by Chinese resto management  appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/05/23/union-decries-retaliation-by-chinese-resto-management/

#bulatlat #philippines #LaborTradeUnion #KilusangMayoUno #KowloonHouseWestAvenue

Bato is a fugitive, PH is bound to implement ICC arrest warrant — OSG
“The essence of being a fugitive from justice lies in the deliberate act of placing oneself beyond the reach of law enforcement."
The post Bato is a fugitive, PH is bound to implement ICC arrest warrant — OSG appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/05/17/bato-is-a-fugitive-ph-is-bound-to-implement-icc-arrest-warrant-osg/

#bulatlat #philippines #PoliticsGovernance #InternationalCriminalCourtICC

Senate chaos deepens over ICC standoff 
“First, they turned the Senate into a safe house for Bato, and then they conspired to allow him to escape instead of surrendering the suspect to law enforcement agencies."
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/05/15/senate-chaos-deepens-over-icc-standoff/

#bulatlat #philippines #PoliticsGovernance #Crimesagainsthumanity #ImpeachmentagainstSaraDuterte #InternationalCriminalCourtICC

Senate chaos shows vital media role despite hostile condition
“In moments of crisis, clarity is resistance, and truth is the nation’s defense."
The post Senate chaos shows vital media role despite hostile condition appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/05/14/senate-chaos-shows-vital-media-role-despite-hostile-condition/

#bulatlat #philippines #MediaFreedomFreeExpression #NationalUnionofJournalistsofthePhilippinesNUJP #SenateofthePhilippines #UPDiliman

Cebu women journalists fight state repression
“As researchers and members of alternative media groups, we do not confine ourselves to social media, secondhand, thirdhand information. We do not confine ourselves to desks."
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/05/13/cebu-women-journalists-fight-state-repression/

#bulatlat #philippines #InDepth #MediaFreedomFreeExpression #AninawProductions #DyanGumanao

Pinned
Pinned
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/17/pinned/

#bulatlat #philippines #Salungguhit #Iran #MiddleEastcrisis #Oilderegulationlaw #Oilpricehikes #VAT

A law for everyone except the United States
International institutions never held the United States accountable for its repeated acts of aggression against Iran or, for that matter, any of the other countries that suffered from US attacks.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/06/a-law-for-everyone-except-the-united-states/

#bulatlat #philippines #Commentary #InternationalIssues #Opinion #Iran #UnitedStates

No rule violated in filing impeachment raps vs Sara Duterte – Makabayan
“That is the effect of the constant changing of the SC's decision just to junk the impeachment.”
The post No rule violated in filing impeachment raps vs Sara Duterte – Makabayan appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/03/no-rule-violated-in-filing-impeachment-raps-vs-sara-duterte-makabayan/

#bulatlat #philippines #PoliticsGovernance #Impeachment #ImpeachmentagainstSaraDuterte #Saraduterte

What every media worker should know about the SC decision on the GMA talents case
The talent system, a euphemism for contractual employment, is not limited to GMA but a widespread practice in the multi-billion peso TV industry.
The post What every media worker should know about the SC decision on the GMA talents case appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/01/what-every-media-worker-should-know-about-the-sc-decision-on-the-gma-talents-case/

#bulatlat #philippines