Jel Santos
‘Moderate your greed!’: Farmers’ group slams big petroleum firms for successive price hikes
January 21, 2025 8:01 am
The farmers’ group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) has criticized major petroleum companies for their consecutive price hikes on petroleum products, which have significantly impacted the livelihood of farmers in the country.
968 kids placed for adoption as NACC marks 3rd anniversary
January 20, 2025 6:03 am
Marking its third anniversary on Monday, Jan. 20, the National Authority for Child Care (NACC) celebrated the adoption of 968 Filipino children since its establishment and vowed to continue its mission of providing loving homes for children.
Fishers’ group slams DENR over delay in Manila Bay reclamation study
January 19, 2025 8:45 am
A progressive fishers’ group has criticized the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the delay in releasing the results of a cumulative impact assessment on reclamation projects in Manila Bay, calling for the immediate termination of all reclamation and dredging activities.
Gov’t should address profiteering, not ‘manipulate’ rice law – farmers’ groups
January 18, 2025 10:06 am
The government should crack down on profiteering in the rice supply chain rather than “manipulate” laws to justify releasing National Food Authority (NFA) stocks, farmers’ groups said on Saturday, Jan. 18.
Progressive groups slam price hikes, aging rice sale as ‘anti-poor’ gov’t policies
January 17, 2025 9:37 am
Government policies, including price increases and the sale of aging rice, have drawn sharp criticism from progressive groups, who argued that such moves deepen the economic burdens of poor households.