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Youth, advocates share ideal Philippines ahead of SONA 2019
Young Filipinos wish to see a united and progressive country by the time President Rodrigo Duterte's term ends in 2022
MovePH, Dakila to huddle on the state of the nation for youth, sectors
The huddle intends to create a meaningful discourse on issues of the nation days before President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his fourth State of the Nation Address
Ilonggo youth to voters: 'If you love your country, fight for it'
Through the #AngAkonGusto2019 movement, youth leaders of Iloilo appeal to electoral voters to push for a human rights-framed agenda for the elections and beyond
AFP's red-tagging a threat to freedom of expression – artists, directors
The military claims the Communist Party of the Philippines is recruiting students through martial law film screenings on campus
Bataan investors defend need for incentives
The investors raise concerns in a meeting with House officials and the Department of Finance to tackle the tax reforms under the Trabaho bill
Localizing response to prevent online sexual exploitation of children
AlamBaU provides audience-specific materials on preventing OSEC that target kids, teens, parents, and teachers
[OPINION] Who’s afraid of Citizen Jake?
'Citizen Jake makes us not only witnesses to these challenging times but confronts us with truths both forgotten and ignored'
Bill seeks higher pay for mid-level gov't employees
The bill will authorize department heads to readjust salaries of salary grades 21-29 outside of the indicated brackets in the Salary Standardization Law
Artists’ group to hold human rights concert on December 9
‘Alab ng Puso,’ organized by Dakila, features Sandwich, Noel Cabangon, BLKD, Aia de Leon, Tanya Markova, Hilera, Cooky Chua, Bayang Barrios and Naliyagan Band, Gary Granada, Flying Ipis, Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas, IV of Spades, Oh! Flamingo, Ourselves the Elves, and spoken word artists Alfonso Manalastas, Louise Meets, Abby Orbeta, and Juan Miguel Severo
LIST: Bonifacio Day activities, protests
(UPDATED) Several protests and activities are lined up on Thursday, November 30, to mark Bonifacio Day not just in Metro Manila
LOOK: Art group holds a human dignity exhibit in Mandaluyong
'Moving Pictures: Artists for Human Dignity' showcases the reality of human dignity in the country amid abuses against social justice through art. The exhibit runs from November 22 to December 10.
What happened to the centennial Bonifacio monument in Taguig?
DPWH says the Bonifacio statue will be restored to its exact position after the completion of the road project in March 2020
IN PHOTOS: Philippines marks Independence Day 2017
UPDATED From touching scenes in crisis hit Marawi City to protests in Metro Manila here is a look at how Filipinos celebrated the 119th anniversary of the declaration of the country s independence
WATCH: On Independence Day, artists' group raises PH flag in West Philippine Sea
Dakila a movement for modern day heroism accomplishes what President Rodrigo Duterte has only promised since the campaign period
House begins debates on Duterte tax reform package
House ways and means committee chairperson Dakila Cua estimates P157 2 billion in government revenues will be generated from the tax reform package in its first year of implementation
FULL TEXT: Revenue from tax reform to improve Filipinos' lives – Cua
The House ways and means committee chairman says the package aims to generate revenue for social welfare infrastructure education healthcare job generation among others
House committee approves Duterte tax reform package
The House ways and means panel is also eyeing a provision imposing an additional P10 excise tax on sugar sweetened beverages and carbonated drinks
House to host 38th AIPA General Assembly
Quirino Representative Dakila Cua says the House will be tasked to draft committee resolutions involving matters of common interest to member states including regional cooperation security and economics
IN PHOTOS: Lawmakers inspect tourist spots, nautical highway
Duterte allies in the House go on a nautical highway expedition as soon as Congress goes on break They don t bring along a colleague who would have provided some valuable insight
Lawmakers to 'inspect' tourist spots, RORO ships
Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez denies the trip is a junket saying they will be working within the allowable budget for out of town committee hearings
House approves bill exempting gifts worth P100k from donor's tax
HB 4903 also seeks to simplify the donor s tax rate for gifts worth more than P100 000 to 6
Higher fuel excise tax means more funds for social services – lawmaker
The tax reform proposal also aims to reduce poverty incidence from 21 6 to 14 by 2022
Made by women: Entrepreneurs find common ground at unique market
An annual gathering of women entrepreneurs brings hope that women can play a larger role in boosting the country s agricultural productivity and quality
House panel wants tax reform bill passed mid-2017
The House committee on ways and means meets with the Department of Finance to discuss possible changes to the anti poor measures under the proposed tax reform package
Talking Bisaya: How Albay cop made hostage taker put his guard down
When suspect Bayani Yutiga Dakila Galanon of Masbate demanded an audience with journalists who could speak Bisaya negotiator Chief Superintendent Melvin Buenafe saw an opening
#PHVote Top of the Hour | 9PM
Rappler and PPCRV team up to safeguard the 2016 elections Marawi and Abra may soon be under ‘Comelec control’ CHR says the number of election related violence cases rises to 53
Violent incidents linked to elections rise to 53 – CHR
47 more incidents are being investigated
Election-related human rights violations rampant online – CHR
The Commission on Human Rights reminds Filipinos that making threats on social media is a form of human rights violation
A history of forgetting
Mythologizing historical figures to the point of sainthood or supervillain only softens the edges of the past and removes any nuance or lesson to be gained
Of democracy, development, and Duterte
Real peace and development stems from addressing social inequalities and the respect for human rights
'Heneral Luna': Para sa bayan o sarili?
Heneral Luna may actually be just what we need to finally find the heroes of our times
Iloilo rides for a human trafficking-free Philippines
Over 300 cyclists enthusiasts and advocates gather at the provincial capitol grounds in Iloilo to campaign against human trafficking
Belmonte, lawmakers back youth rep in disaster councils
The National Youth Commission is pushing for youth representation in national and local disaster risk management councils to ensure their voice is heard
Tado's widow: Mother more than wife
The widow of actor and comedian Arvin Tado Jimenez talks about how she dealt with the loss of her husband and why being a mother is her calling
Would you bike for fireflies?
The lack of fireflies in the city is only a testament to the polluted air we breathe The fireflies have fled because of air pollution
WATCH: Women on wheels
WATCH: Women on wheels symbolize courage and empowerment For them changing your lifestyle means changing the world
CALL-OUT: Who is your #SHEro?
In celebration of women s month help us pay tribute to the heroism of women Share with us your stories photos poems artworks
'Para! sa Pilipinas' road safety campaign launched
Press release: Para sa Pilipinas is a reporting tool launched to commemorate the first anniversary of the Bontoc bus crash
Tired of errant buses? You can soon report them!
The Para Po reporting tool which DAKILA is developing allows commuters to report errant bus firms that violate rules on overloading smoke belching reckless driving and obstruction of traffic
A young climate revolution advocate helps change the world
Even if the challenges may seem insurmountable we should not feel that all hope is lost in this battle of climate change says young climate advocate Jeckree Mission
Advocates end 1,000-km Climate Walk at Yolanda ground zero
Aside from showing solidarity with the millions affected by the super typhoon the Climate Walk aims to pressure leaders to take action against climate change
#ClimateWalk: 40-day walk to Tacloban begins
Climate advocates begin a 40 day journey on foot from Manila to Tacloban aiming to raise awareness and urge action to prevent another massive disaster
Cyber Martial Law – What are you afraid of?
With the government regulating and documenting our every word and move we have gone back to the dark ages where democracy is dead
From retrieval to resting place, Tado’s friends played many roles
In death he displayed the sum total of a life well lived measured in the words and actions of his friends family and fans
'Bio-eulogies' to Tado
According to Tado the book published in 2012 was a preview a pre burol pre interment a trailer of his life
Tado: 'Insanely absurd, downright brilliant'
He is our modern hero We honor him by treading the same path so that the nobility of his life will live on
The Pride in Pugad Baboy
At the heart of Pol Medina’s Pugad Baboy is always a hint of truth And unless we are ready to face it we will continue to be offended
Cyclists vs human trafficking and slavery
Thousands of cyclists bike against human trafficking and modern day slavery on Independence Day
High hopes for PWD-inclusive election
A free concert to encourage PWDs to cast their votes in the coming elections was held Monday May 6
Dumaguete bikers ride against trafficking and slavery
Some 300 cyclists paved the road to raise awareness against human trafficking in Dumaguete
