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Kin of Filipinos killed in US oil rig explosion campaign against company
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO A class action suit filed by over 70 Filipino workers was initiated, even prior to the explosion, against the Grand Isle Shipyard for discrimination, labor trafficking,...
View ArticleRizana Nafeek: another victim of Saudi Arabia’s ‘flawed’ justice system
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA — Human rights advocates all over the world expressed dismay and outrage over January 9 reports that Saudi Arabia has beheaded Rizana Nafeek, the Sri...
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Group calls for immediate repatriation of 6 Filipinos killed in Algeria
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO “We ask the Aquino government to issue a diplomatic statement condemning the acts of Algerian forces. Aquino should demand the Algerian government’s accountability to all...
View ArticleDon’t use OFWs to mask double standards in Sabah dispute, Aquino told
Main story: Progressive groups slam Aquino government’s ‘double standard’ in dealing with Sabah standoff By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com MANILA — Migrante Partylist today criticized the Philippine...
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On the question of Philippine sovereignty over Sabah
By RIO MONDELO Is there a basis for the claims of the Sultanate of Sulu over Sabah? Could the act committed by Kiram’s followers be called an incursion or are they right in saying that it is Malaysia...
View ArticleAquino govt’s positioning on Sabah a result of secret negotiations?
This virtual dropping of the Philippine claim to Sabah, Araullo said, “has defined Aquino’s behavior from the time the army of the Sultanate went there in Lahad Datu (in February).”
View ArticleAquino urged to send ‘mercy mission’ for OFW Joselito Zapanta
The family of Joselito Zapanta, an overseas Filipino worker who was recently granted a three-month reprieve from being sentenced to die, is asking for help to raise the much-needed $1.1 million blood...
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Campaign against human trafficking launched
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO On March 17, members and supporters of the Stop the Traffic network will gather at Welcome Rotonda in Quezon City to form a human chain to “symbolize the people’s resolve to end...
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Migrants group brands government as ‘biggest human trafficker”
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO “With the recent developments, Filipinos in Sabah have become more vulnerable to crackdowns and abuses. This, without doubt, is the direct result of the Aquino government’s...
View ArticleBroad array of groups protest against Aquino gov’t policies that worsen...
“No money, no service” is how the Anakpawis Partylist described the effects of “Aquino’s rotten policy when it comes to the people’s right to social services.” Related story Patients, health workers...
View ArticleThousands of OFWs affected by crackdown in Saudi Arabia
Migrante is calling on President Benigno Aquino III and Vice President JejomarBinay to “take a break from campaign sorties even just for a day to discuss withthe heads of concerned government agencies...
View ArticleFilipinos arrested in Saudi crackdown on migrants
A video showing a group of Saudi authorities “binding and beating alleged illegal immigrants” has been circulating. The report said the video, posted on YouTube, has been circulating online and is...
View ArticleOFWs disappointed over conduct of Overseas Absentee Voting
“The failure of the system in place has always been the biggest single stumbling block in making OFWs go out and vote.” – Migrante
View ArticleWhat is the gov’t doing about the stranded OFWs in Saudi Arabia? – migrants...
“Repatriation of the stranded OFWs, especially the sick, old women and those who have children is within the purview of the state’s responsibility as mandated in the amended Migrants Workers Act of...
View ArticleMigrants group urges Aquino to act with urgency on stranded OFWs
“We fear that if the Philippine government fails to act quickly in assisting and repatriating our OFWs, they will be subjected to harsher and more stringent crackdowns and human rights violations by...
View ArticleOFW kin join workers on Labor Day, call on gov’t to stop labor migration policy
“How can the Aquino administration have the gall to assert that the Philippines is a ‘tiger economy’ when we continue to drive workers out of the country because of joblessness, low wages, lack of...
View ArticleComplaints mount against Philippine Envoy in Vancouver
Complaints of sexual harassment, abuse of authority, working under the influence of liquor, and abusive behavior have been lodged against this consul assigned in Canada, and yet, he is still in service...
View ArticleMigrants’ group accuse Saudi envoy of neglect, abuse of authority
Instead of helping the stranded OFWs, Ambassador Ezzedin Tago allegedly ordered that they be denied electricity and water and food and medicine donations be embargoed.
View ArticleMigrante Party-list finds election results highly ‘improbable’
“If there was really a Hocus PCOS that happened, only Comelec and Smartmatic would know.” - Migrante Party-list
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