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Makabayan bloc seeks probe on contractualization of Jollibee workers

Progressive lawmakers from the House of Representatives Makabayan bloc filed on Tuesday a resolution seeking an investigation into the alleged illegal and unfair labor practices of Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) and its service contractors.

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Read more about the article Survey says 2 of 3 Pinoys reject cha-cha
Moro and indigenous people from Mindanao led by the Sandugo Movement of Moro and Indigenous Peoples for Self Determination staged a protest in front of the House of Representatives on Monday, March 5, to denounce the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) of the current administration. (Photo courtesy of Sandugo)

Survey says 2 of 3 Pinoys reject cha-cha

Two in three Filipinos or 67 percent are against Charter change (Cha-cha) moves at this time while a majority oppose a shift to federalism, a Pulse Asia survey results bared on Monday.

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Insinuations of NPA behind political killings ridiculous NDFP says

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines has assailed the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte for spreading what it called as malicious insinuations by implicating the New People’s Army into the spate of killings of local officials in the country.

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Prof. Jose Maria Sison, founding chairman of the Communist Party of the Philippines (davaotoday.com file photo)

Localized talks absurd and stupid, Joma says

The impulse that the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte is now portraying on the possibility of having the peace talks localized in lieu of the snagged negotiations between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines is nothing but a perception of absurdity and stupidity.

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Read more about the article Nothing but sexist rants, fake claims on Duterte’s 3rd SONA – Makabayan
President Rodrigo R. Duterte reiterates his strong stance against illegal drugs during his first State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on Monday, July 25, 2016. ACE MORANDANTE/PPD

Nothing but sexist rants, fake claims on Duterte’s 3rd SONA – Makabayan

Progressive lawmakers from the House Makabayan opposition bloc said they expect nothing but these remarks from President Rodrigo Duterte on his upcoming third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 23.

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