The Philippine Task Force for Indigenous Peoples’ Rights (TFIP) is calling the Philippine government to stop the construction of large dams in the country as the world observes the International Day of Action against Dams, for Rivers, Water and Life on Saturday.
Labor group Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) said the recent statements of Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas on the report of the Board of Inquiry on the Mamasapano event showed that it is part of the government’s cover up on the accountability of the President Benigno Aquino III.
One of the framers of the 1987 Philippine Constitution said the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law provides enough powers for self-determination within the bounds of the Constitution.
Malacañang on Friday announced the appointment of several individuals who will fill various government executive positions.
Bayan Muna Partylist representatives said the National Police's Board of Inquiry (BOI) failed to pursue the liability of President Benigno Aquino III and suspended National Police Chief, Alan Purisima.