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    May 5, 2018

    It’s Time We Talked About Education

    This weekend, an estimated 800 individuals will converge at the Education Summit in Christchurch which will be the biggest gathering of different stakeholders in the education sector including teachers, students,… Continue reading "It’s Time We Talked About Education"

  • New Zealand

    May 1, 2018

    A Billion Trees for Employment and the Environment

    Last month, the government’s highly ambitious 1 Billion Trees Planting Programme commenced spearheaded by the Minister for Forestry and for Regional Economic Development, Hon. Shane Jones.

  • The Philippines

    April 30, 2018

    In Defense of Rallies

    Aside from a day off from work, another expected feature on Labour Day are the protest demonstrations or rallies conducted by different advocacy groups.

  • The Philippines

    April 29, 2018

    Supporting the Administration Proves Profitable for the Tulfos

    Highly influential media broadcasters, the Tulfo brothers composed of Ben, Raffy, Mon and Erwin are among President Rodrigo Duterte’s most vocal supporters. They are known for their brand of feisty… Continue reading "Supporting the Administration Proves Profitable for the Tulfos"

  • The Philippines

    April 26, 2018

    Boracay Fiasco Exposes the Administration’s Incompetence

    Today, the 26th of April, commences the official shutdown of the tourist island of Boracay to the public. Starting today, only residents as well as agents of the state will… Continue reading "Boracay Fiasco Exposes the Administration’s Incompetence"

  • New Zealand

    April 25, 2018

    On ANZAC Day, Let’s Remember Our Moral Obligation to Our Veterans

    While ANZAC Day is widely seen as a day to remember those who fought and died in the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I, the holiday is also intended to… Continue reading "On ANZAC Day, Let’s Remember Our Moral Obligation to Our Veterans"

  • The Philippines

    April 21, 2018

    We Need a Better Political Opposition than the Liberal Party

    At a time when the incumbent administration is arresting peaceful activists, eroding the essence of our democracy and allowing a foreign military to take control of our territory you would… Continue reading "We Need a Better Political Opposition than the Liberal Party"

  • The Philippines

    April 14, 2018

    Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day

    There’s an old saying that states “even a broken clock is right twice a day”. Literally, this means that even a clock which no longer functions can still be accurate… Continue reading "Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day"

  • Editor's Notes, New Zealand

    April 5, 2018

    Lumad Activists to New Zealand: “Help Us Stop the War Against Lumad Schools”

    In an event organized by the Auckland-Philippines Solidarity and the Catholic Justice & Peace Commission, I had the chance of listening to Lumad activists who were visiting New Zealand to… Continue reading "Lumad Activists to New Zealand: “Help Us Stop the War Against Lumad Schools”"

  • New Zealand

    April 3, 2018

    Erwin Tulfo’s New Zealand Visit Leaves Behind a Cloud of Misinformation

    He is known for his hard-hitting style of broadcast journalism, exposing scalawag cops and publicly shaming errant taxi drivers, proclaiming it to be public service. Because of this, Erwin Tulfo… Continue reading "Erwin Tulfo’s New Zealand Visit Leaves Behind a Cloud of Misinformation"

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