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STARM supports Lepanto workers in their rightful demands; calls against destructive mining

August 6, 2011

Bangued, Abra. On August 5th, 2011, The Save the Abra River Movement (STARM), a network of environment advocates from the Cordillera and Ilocos regions, expressed support to the Lepanto workers in their 25th Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) today. According to Maricar Delfun, STARM Spokesperson, “The workers’ struggle for their rights for just wages and benefits […]

Migrants|At Least Five Babies Have Died Since Nebraska Denied Undocumented Mothers Prenatal Care

March 28, 2011

At Least Five Babies Have Died Since Nebraska Denied Undocumented Mothers Prenatal Care March 25th, 2011 at 5:30 PM by Andrea Nill. Yesterday, I wrote about Gov. Scott Walker’s (R-WI) proposal to deny pregnant undocumented women access to prenatal care assistance. I argued that Walker’s position runs counter to his vehemently “pro-life” crusade. In the post, […]

additional Budget Sought to Assist OFWs in Calamity & War Torn Nations

March 27, 2011

By Bb. Tayuman Recto-Yap, Gerry Albert Corpuz and Himala dela Cuesta MANILA, Philippines- Filipino overseas workers in war stricken countries in North Africa and the Middle East and those displaced in the tsunami hit and radiation stricken areas in Japan are expected to give their full support to a proposed legislative measure urging the Philippine […]

Migrante hits out at embassy over failure to assist ailing Filipino

March 22, 2011

In Libya, Egypt, & Tunisia: Migrante Middle-East has been instrumental in helping out Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) seek immediate help while the Philippine Government plays its “wait and see” game By RODOLFO ESTIMO JR. | ARAB NEWS Published: Mar 21, 2011 00:03 Updated: Mar 21, 2011 00:03 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Josefino F. Atencio, a 55-year-old […]