Hundreds march to support Pinoy nurses in NY
Nothing to celebrate for 100 years of a colonial, rubberstamp Congress
Commentary | That the House leadership traces its roots to the US-created Philippine Assembly of 1907 and not to the first Malolos Congress of 1898 is a testament to the colonial mindset that has characterized the institution for the last century. From 1907 till this day, Congress's role has been to protect the narrow foreign and elite interests. Thus, it is one of the biggest hindrances to social reform and political modernization.
Hundreds join march to support Filipino nurses in New York
NEW YORK — The Filipino health workers campaigning for justice known as the Sentosa 27++ marched down the Philippine Independence Day Parade along Madison Avenue last Sunday in a colorful hundreds-strong contingent of Filipino families well-received by loud applause by parade watchers from the sidewalks.
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Vote padding in Kalinga and Zamboanga del Sur: Comelec execs face electoral sabotage raps
MANILA — Partylist groups Bayan Muna, Kabataan, Anakpawis, Gabriela and Suara Bangsamoro, filed two more cases of electoral sabotage against the provincial canvassers of Kalinga and Zamboanga del Sur for vote shaving and vote padding respectively on June 6.
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Philippines warns Filipinos vs drug smuggling into China as Filipina is sentenced in Shanghai
MANILA ? Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migrant Workers? Affairs Esteban B. Conejos, Jr. warns Filipinos traveling to the People?s Republic of China (PROC) that persons caught possessing and trafficking narcotic drugs into China face a stiff penalty of 15 years up to life imprisonment plus fines if caught.
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