Politics

For ?progressive ?farmers ?organizations in the country, the rejection of Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano by the powerful Commission ?on Appointments ?only shows that the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte is leaning towards the landlords and big businesses that control vast tracts of lands for plantations.

The death of a 19-year old Lumad student from Talaingod, Davao del Norte drew condemnation from militant ?lawmakers, branding it as the Duterte’s administration “unrelenting attacks” against the indigenous people in Mindanao.

After seven years, Rowhanisa Abdul Jabar heaved a sigh of relief that her missing son is alive and was not the child warrior that she found in the viral photo in social media.

The national identification system is a threat to right to privacy, safety and security, a claim made by a militant lawmaker on Tuesday as he slammed the railroading of the bill proposed at Congress.

“I will husband it.” This was the statement made by President Rodrigo Duterte referring to the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law, reiterating his full unwavering support until such time that it is passed by Congress.