Is there hope for Philippine agriculture in Marcos Jr’s SONA
Despite the populist theatrics and rhetoric of Marcos Jr.’s SONA, it is clear that this administration continues to implement the same old failed agricultural policies of neo-liberalism.
Despite the populist theatrics and rhetoric of Marcos Jr.’s SONA, it is clear that this administration continues to implement the same old failed agricultural policies of neo-liberalism.
Gathering at Freedom Park in Roxas Avenue, around 50 members of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, Kilusang Mayo Uno, Anakbayan, Gabriela, and various progressive groups raised issues such as the need for increased living wages, upholding democratic rights, and other issues.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the House of Representatives, Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on July 22, 2024.
Colmenares said Marcos’ promises of growth are not felt by the people who have suffered from hunger, high prices, low wages, and budget cuts on social services.
The National Bureau of Investigation 11 (NBI 11) has uncovered a large-scale scheme of fake birth certificates in the municipality of Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur that produced up to 1,200 documents.