Silip ni Bagwis

2006-06-28T06:04:00.000-07:00

Anti-riot policemen use a baton , shields and water cannons to dispers protesters when they managed to reach Mendiola Bridge Friday June 9, 2006 to protest the rash of killings of journalists and leftists, the latest is Marcus Bangit a leftists was gunned down in Isabela Province. The protesters are blaming President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's government as well as Police and the military for the alarming rash of killings around the country which claimed the lives of 49 journalists and 607 activists since 2001 when arroyo becme president. Three police officers and about 30 others protesters were injured in the clash

CLASH

2006-06-28T05:54:00.000-07:00

FREE at LAST

2006-05-08T07:08:00.000-07:00

Bayan Muna Representative Satur Ocampo, are greeted by supporters as they leave the premises of the Lower House, Monday, May 8, 2006 after taking refuge for 70 days to avoid arrest on coup charges. The lawmakers left the premises of the Lower House following the dismissal of their charges by a lower court and the announcement by the Palace that they won't be anymore arrested.

CHILDREN PLAY ON SANDY BEACH

2006-05-08T06:37:00.000-07:00

The tell-tale bacteria often occur at higher levels in the sand than in the water, according to the report. Studies also show that the microbes survive in sand longer than they do in water.

STOP POLICE BRUTALITY

2006-04-06T04:37:00.000-07:00

Riot police push back protestors who tried to hold a demonstration at a no rally zone near the Malacanang Palace, Thursday, April 6, 2006. Police used water cannons and truncheons as they dispersed a rally by more than 3,000 people demanding President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo 's ouster, emboldened by protests that helped force out Thailand's prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

THE OPPRESSOR

2006-04-06T04:17:00.000-07:00

Anti-riot policeman hits a protester as they break up a rally calling for the ouster of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Thursday, April 6, 2006 near the Malacanang palace. The protesters were able to reach a no rally zone close to the palace for the first time after President Arroyo's declared a week-long state of emergency last month.

2006-04-06T03:48:00.000-07:00

Anti-riot policemen use water cannons to disperse some 3,000 demonstrators during a protest outside the presidential palace, April 6, 2006. About a dozen people were hurt on Thursday when anti-riot police clashed with leftist activists calling for President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to step down. The protesters were able to reach a no rally zone close to the palace for the first time after President Arroyo’s declared a week-long state of emergency last mounth.

DISPERSAL

2006-04-06T03:40:00.000-07:00

An anti-riot police uses his truncheon as water cannon hit protesters during a demonstration calling for the ouster of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Thursday, April 6, 2006 near the presidential palace. The protesters were able to reach a no rally zone close to the palace for the first time after President Macapagal-Arroyo's declared a week-long state of emergency last month.

"HOUSEMATES"

2006-04-05T02:21:00.000-07:00

POVERTY and HUNGER

2006-03-31T00:33:00.000-08:00

People cannot move out of poverty if their basic needs for nutrition, shelter, healthcare, economic and other supports are not being met. According to Social Weather Station, 14.3% of Filipinos had had less food than they needed. In 2001 it was “only” 11.4%. That’s some 13 million Filipinos who go hungry. Unemployment has risen, from 11.4% to 11.7%.

THEORY and PRACTICE

2006-03-30T05:55:00.000-08:00

RICH and POOR

2006-03-09T07:09:00.000-08:00

Gov’t to borrow $ 900 M this year “Recent surveys indicate that more Filipinos are suffering from hunger . The World bank said despite two years of economic growth, surveys showed that 17 percent of the population reported hunger compared to 12 percent last year and over 49 percent considered themselves impoverished compared to 48 percent in 2005." In February, the Philippines budget deficit was P25 billion World Bank said.

FEED MY HUNGRY CHILDREN

2006-03-09T07:08:00.000-08:00

2006-03-09T07:07:00.000-08:00

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2006-03-09T06:59:00.000-08:00

DEPEND WOMEN RIGHTS!

2006-03-09T04:19:00.000-08:00

Women shout during a protest marking International Women's Day in financial district of Makati March 8, 2006. Lawmakers condemned the arrest of one member of the lower house of Congress who was leading a separate women's march early in the day in Welcome Rtd. Women's group marched to demand President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo step down over allegations of human rights abuses, corruption and vote-rigging in 2004 election.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

2006-03-09T03:40:00.000-08:00

Thousands of protesters, mostly women, march against President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo during a protest marking International Women's Day in financial district of Makati March 8, 2006. Lawmakers condemned the arrest of one member of the lower house of Congress who was leading a separate women's march early in the day in welcome Rtd., Women's group demand Arroyo step down over allegations of human rights abuses, corruption and vote-rigging in 2004 elections

FREE CRISPIN BELTRAN

2006-03-09T02:17:00.000-08:00

Supporters of Rep. Crispin Beltran shout slogans calling for the release of their leader and stop political repression outside Regional Trial court in Makati City Tuesday March, 7, 2006. Beltran was arrested Feb. 24 following President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's declaration of a state of emergency allegedly to thwart a coup plot against her that allegedly listed Beltran as one of the conspirators. Five other leftist congressmen eluded arrest by holing themselves up in the Lower House.

COMMITMENT

2006-03-09T02:13:00.000-08:00

Detained Anakpawis Party List Rep. Crispin Beltran clenches his fists as he arrives for a preliminary hearing at the Makati city court at the financial district Tuesday March. 7, 2006. Beltran was arrested Feb. 24 following President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's declaration of a state of emergency allegedly to thwart a coup plot against her that allegedly listed Beltran as one of the conspirators. Five other leftist congressmen eluded arrest by holing themselves up in the Lower House

SQUATTERS IN THEIR OWN LAND?

2006-02-06T03:12:00.000-08:00

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2005-10-20T00:22:00.000-07:00

GAY FASHION

2005-10-20T00:20:00.000-07:00

Members of Altermale hosted a beauty contest that aims to propagate AIDS awareness and prevention among the members of gay community.

2005-10-19T23:12:00.000-07:00

CORRUPTION PART of PHILIPPINE CULTURE, MALACANANG:

2005-10-19T22:59:00.000-07:00

The country scored poorly in the latest global corruption rating. Transparency International gave the philippines a rating of 2.5 out of a possible 10 in its latest Corruption PerceptionIndex. This put the Philippines in 117th place in the world list, in a tie with Afghanistan, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Libya, Nepal ang Ugnada.

2005-10-19T22:53:00.000-07:00

NO TO MARTIAL LAW:

2005-10-07T05:39:00.000-07:00

Protesters shout slogans as they march towards the Presidential Palace on Thursday Oct. 6, 2005 to defy the recent order by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo against street protests known as the 'calibratedpreemptive response.' The 'no permit, no rally' policy which will now be strictly enforced drew criticisms from both the opposition and human rights groups.

SAPAT BA ANG GANANSIYA ?

2005-10-05T04:42:00.000-07:00

The deep sea adult tuna fish catched by handline or longline ranges from 110 to 150 centimeters in size The Philippines ranks 7th among the top tuna producing countries in the world, both in terms of fresh/frozen tuna and canned tuna.

PAGOD NA SA PAGPADYAK tulog ang hanap...

2005-09-28T00:51:00.000-07:00

Pedicab man in Matina, Davao City as he makes a noontime siesta.

PAHIRAP SA MAMAMAYAN

2005-09-12T06:20:00.000-07:00

Protesters hold a placard during a protest rally in Welcome Rtd. in Quezon City to demand oil price control and calling for the ouster of President Macapagal-Arroyo

PEOPLE POWER NA BA?

2005-09-09T05:53:00.000-07:00

BEAUTY AT 38,000 FEET

2005-08-29T06:05:00.000-07:00

REWARD 'ONE CENTAVO'

2005-08-23T02:58:00.000-07:00

Protesters display 'wanted' mural of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during a rally in Welcome Rtd. in Manila. The rallies calling for the ouster of President Arroyo.

ISANG KAHIG ISANG TUKA GANYAN ANG BUHAY NG MGA DUKHA

2005-08-20T02:39:00.000-07:00

'ITIGIL, PAGMAMALUPIT SA MORO'

2005-08-20T01:49:00.000-07:00

REBEL WITH A CAUSE...

2005-08-17T06:18:00.000-07:00

ANG HIMIG KO'Y PARA SA INYO...

2005-08-17T06:17:00.000-07:00

KABABAIHANG MANDIRIGMA

2005-08-17T05:56:00.000-07:00

PROTESTA NG SAMBAYANAN

2005-08-17T05:49:00.000-07:00

Thousands of protesters, march along Commonwealt Avenue renewed calls for the ouster of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo during State of the Nation Address of President Arroyo.

THUMBS DOWN KAY ARROYO NG MGA KABABAIHAN

2005-08-17T05:41:00.000-07:00

Protesters flash the thumbs down sign as they place a slogan calling for the ouster of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo during a demonstration in financial district of Makati City.. The groups demand Arroyo step down over allegations of human rights abuses, corruption and vote-rigging in 2004

EFFIGY NI GMA SINUNOG NG SAMBAYANAN

2005-08-17T05:28:00.000-07:00

TULOY PARIN ANG LABAN...

2005-08-17T03:36:00.000-07:00

Protesters flash the thumbs down sign as they place a slogan calling for the ouster of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo during a demonstration near Batasan Pambansa.

PAGKASUKLAM KAY GLORIA IPININTA SA MUKHA

2005-08-17T03:13:00.000-07:00

A protester with an 'Oust GMA' message painted on her face, while shouting slogans during rally along commwealt Ave. near House of Repsentative, as they renewed calls for the ouster President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

SA MATA NG PASISTA.

2005-08-17T02:57:00.000-07:00