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Killing of Two Elderly in Alleged “Encounter” in Iloilo, Denounced by Rights Group, Kin
By Juliane Judilla ILOILO, Philippines — Two elderly, Mateo Suarez, 72, and Roberto Cabales, 68, were killed in an alleged “encounter” in Brgy. Coto, Lambunao, Iloilo, on the evening of
Labor Alliance Seek ₱200 Daily Wage Hike Across Panay
By Juliane Judilla The United Labor Alliance, a broad coalition of workers and unions across Panay Island, formally submitted a petition for a ₱200 daily wage increase to the Regional
Progressive Groups Bring 15-km Campaign to International Scene in 2025 Blue Economy Convening
By Tiffany Xu Last September 2-5, regional chapters of militant fisherfolk organization Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya (PAMALAKAYA) in Panay and Navotas represented the Philippines during the 2025 Blue Economy
Teachers, Students Hold Protest for Teacher’s Day, Face Police Dispersal in Iloilo City
By Juliane Judilla ILOILO CITY – In commemoration of World Teachers’ Day, teachers, students, and progressive organizations gathered in front of the Department of Education (DepEd) Iloilo Division office on
BAYAN-Panay Disputes Report Linking Wage Hikes to Econ Decline
By Juliane Judilla The multisectoral group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan)-Panay criticized a recent study by the Institute of Contemporary Economics (ICE), which links recent minimum wage increases to a slowdown
Farmers’ Groups Denounce Red-Tagging of PAMANGGAS and Leader Lucia Capaducio
By: Julrod Prino ILOILO CITY – The Paghugpong sang mga Mangunguma sa Panay kag Guimaras (PAMANGGAS) condemned what it described as malicious and baseless accusations aired on GMA Super Radyo
Ballooning Costs, Unprogrammed Funds: Questions Mount Over Jalaur River Mega Dam
By: Julrod Prino ILOILO CITY — The Jalaur River Multipurpose Project Phase II (JRMP II), a flagship infrastructure project in Western Visayas, has come under renewed scrutiny as its budget
KADAMAY Slams NTF-ELCAC Over Alleged Forced “Surrender” of Former Leader in Aklan
KALIBO – The progressive urban poor group Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (KADAMAY) has strongly denounced what it calls a “desperate and dishonest” red-tagging and disinformation campaign by the Regional Task
Mahal Magmahal sa City of Love: Ilonggos Discuss Impacts of RPT, LPTRP in Public Consultation
ILOILO CITY – In a forum consultation, Ilonggos from different sectors and groups gathered for a Konsultahang Bayan (People’s Consultation) to discuss the impact of local government economic policies at
Groups Stage Anti-Corruption Protest in Iloilo
ILOILO CITY – Multi-sectoral groups gathered in Plazoleta Gay on Tuesday, September 9, protesting the ongoing corruption scandals involving flood control projects in the country. This comes after the explosive