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February 21, 2021
CPP assures humanitarian corridor for Covid-19 vaccines
February 21, 2021

The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) assured the public that a humanitarian corridor will be opened for the safe and unimpeded passage of Covid-19 vaccines in guerrilla base areas and zones. It is a matter of principle for the NPA to respect all humanitarian undertakings that benefit the masses. The Party strongly suggested that […]

CREATE Bill: Tax cuts, profit increase for capitalists
February 21, 2021

The Lower House and Senate submitted last February 3 to Malacañang the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (Create) Bill. This bill will reduce the corporate tax rates from 30% to 25% for big corporations, and up to 20% for small and medium enterprises. This aims to ensure bigger profits for capitalists under the […]

Effect of the failed blended learning system: Disinterest and low level of learning
February 21, 2021

The Duterte regime has allowed this February the reopening of classes in universities and colleges offering medical-related courses. These include the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital, University of Sto. Tomas and Centro Escolar University. But how about other schools? The government still has no comprehensive plan for the safe reopening of schools for majority […]

Students' mental health suffers
February 21, 2021

The ill-adapted blended learning system is causing unmanageable mental stress to more and more children. Since its implementation, at least 18 children have reportedly committed suicide after experiencing difficulties in answering modules, due to the lack of a support system, and slow or lack of internet connection. The last incident was the suicide of a […]

Hundreds of thousands protest in Myanmar
February 21, 2021

Despite the pandemic, hundreds of thousands are marching daily in Myanmar since February 5 to protest against the military dictatorship. They demand the military junta which took over the government to relinquish its power and to release the country’s elected government officials led by Aung San Suu Kyi. The Tatmadaw (military in Myanmar) imposed rigid […]

US Senate acquits Trump for second time
February 21, 2021

The US Senate acquitted former Pres. Donald Trump last February 14 of the charge incitement of insurrection which resulted in a riot at the US Capitol on January 6. Voting 57-43 in favor of the conviction, the Senate failed to convict Trump because the vote fell short of the two-thirds majority (67 votes). The Senate […]

Oil prices rise for third time this year
February 21, 2021

For the third time this year, prices of petroleum products increased last February 14. In particular, the prices of gasoline, diesel and kerosene increased by ₱0.75, ₱1.25 and ₱1.10 per liter, respectively. On February 9, the prices also rose by ₱0.85, ₱1.10 and ₱1.00 respectively. Compared to last year, prices of gasoline are already higher […]

"Modernisasyon" ng AFP, nakaasa sa US
February 21, 2021

Nakasandig ang modernisasyon ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) sa gamit, pagsasanay at ayuda ng US. Mayorya sa malalaking aytem, tulad ng mga eroplano, barko at helikopter, ay maaari lamang bilhin sa mga kumpanyang Amerikano at kanilang mga subsidyaryo at kasosyo sa mga kaalyadong bansa tulad ng Israel, Brazil at Jordan. Iginigiit ng mga […]

Palabigasan ng militar ang programang pambarangay ng NTF-ELCAC
February 21, 2021

Tulad ng E-CLIP, “balik-baril” at iba pang programang pangkontra-insurhensya, tiyak pakikinabangan ng mga upisyal ng militar ang inilaang ₱16.4 bilyong pondo sa Barangay Development Program (BDP) ng National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). Ang programang ito ay hitik ng mga pagkakataon para sa korapsyon sa porma ng mga kikbak mula sa […]