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Read more about the article ‘Duterte gov’t move to declare 600 persons as terrorists, a prelude to massive crackdown on critics’
President Rodrigo Duterte, in his speech during his visit to the Ozamiz City Police Station on August 17, 2017, warns those involved in illegal drugs to stop their illicit activities or they may face harsh consequences. (KARL NORMAN ALONZO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)

‘Duterte gov’t move to declare 600 persons as terrorists, a prelude to massive crackdown on critics’

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has sought the declaration of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), its armed wing, New People's Army (NPA), and at least 600 progressives as "terrorists."

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Read more about the article Teacher Protection Act hurdles House committee level
ACT Teachers Representatives Antonio Tinio and France Castro (Contributed photo)

Teacher Protection Act hurdles House committee level

MANILA, Philippines - The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Culture has approved a bill that seeks to institutionalize the protection of "overworked and underpaid" public school teachers…

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Read more about the article Sison says AFP claim of thousands of surrenderees ‘ridiculous’
The New People's Army (FILE PHOTO by Medel V. Hernani / davaotoday.com)

Sison says AFP claim of thousands of surrenderees ‘ridiculous’

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) Chief Political Consultant Jose Maria Sison said on Monday, that the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte “looks ridiculous” by staging fake surrenders of New People’s Army (NPA) fighters and their supporters.

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Read more about the article IPs, national minorities oppose Duterte’s 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)

IPs, national minorities oppose Duterte’s Cha-cha

MANILA, Philippines - The Sandugo Movement of Moro and Indigenous Peoples for Self Determination staged a protest in front of the House of Representatives on Monday to denounce the proposed…

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