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Fallacies of the "detrimental effects" of wage increases
Capitalists, their congressional defenders and state agencies, once again sang in chorus about the “detrimental effects” of wage increases on the economy and the workers themselves. “Small businesses will close!” “Fees and prices will increase!” and worst, “It will burden workers!” These excuses have long been repeatedly debunked. Ibon Foundation’s study of the country’s history […]
Jeepney phaseout, burden on women
Always anxious, always stressed. Of course, that’s our sole means of livelihood,” shared Aling Myrna, wife of a jeepney driver who is also a bus conductor, when asked about the Marcos regime’s Public Utility Vehicles (PUV) phaseout program. This is the general sentiment of drivers and operators, their wives and families, even as the deadline […]
Military arrests, surveillance and harassment in Negros, Bicol and Southern Tagalog
Cases of arrests, surveillance and harassment by military elements against progressives and activists in the Negros, Bicol and Southern Tagalog regions were recorded in recent weeks. In Negros Occidental, police arrested Pertinisa Jereula Charita, 55, while visiting her husband at the San Carlos City jail on February 13. According to Human Rights Advocates Negros (HRAN), […]
Sitio Balubad residents foil demolition attempt at Angeles City
Residents of Sitio Balubad, Barangay Anunas, Angeles City thwarted yet another attempt by the police, with the complicity of Clarkhills Properties Corporation, to demolish their community since February 7. At least 100 police and SWAT members, with an additional 50 personnel, were sent to the site to forcibly evict the residents. The planned demolition will […]