CEGP Central Luzon

31/12/2023

NAGKAKAISANG PAHAYAG NG MGA KABATAAN MULA SA GITNANG LUZON LABAN SA HUWAD, PALPAK, AT PAHIRAP NA PUV MODERNIZATION PROGRAM AT JEEPNEY PHASEOUT!

Nagpapatuloy at labis na lumalala ang paghihirap ng mamamayan, mula kay Duterte hanggang sa kasalukuyan, sa pagpapatuloy ng inutil na si Marcos Jr. ng Department Order 2017-011 (DO 2017-011) o Omnibus Franchising Guidlines na siyang basehan sa pagpapatupad ng Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).

Ayon sa LTFRB, kinakailangang alisin ang mga tradisyunal na dyip mula sa kalsada dahil ang mga ito raw ay “luma na, nakapipinsala sa kalikasan at hindi ligtas gamitin”. Sa ilalim ng PUVMP, papalitan ang mga lumang dyip ng mga “modernized jeepneys” na may Euro 4 pataas na makina. Ang mga ito ay nagkakahalaga ng humigit kumulang ₱2.4 hanggang ₱2.8 na milyon kada yunit. Ang mga bagong dyip na ito ay bibilhin mula sa mga korporasyong pag-aari ng mga dayuhan. Karamihan sa mga dyip na ito ay mga pinaglumaan nang produkto. Maikli lamang ang buhay ng mga dyip na ito, hindi ito gaya ng mga tradisyunal na mga dyip na matagal nang naiangkop sa klima at kalupaan ng ating bansa. Patunay dito ang daan-daang naunang mga “modern jeepney” na sa kasalukuyan ay sira na’t ‘di mapakinabangan.

Dagdag pa rito, pwersahang ipinapasuko sa mga tsuper ang kanilang mga indibidwal na prangkisa, kasabay din ang patuloy na pagkokonsolida sa mga maliliit na opereytor. Papalitan ang nakasanayang sistema ng mga tsuper sa pamamasada ng “Fleet Management Program” kung saan mga pribadong korporasyon ang mangangasiwa sa pagpasada ng mga sakayan. Mapapalitan ang dating boundary system kung saan malayang nadidiktahan ng mga tsuper ang kanilang arawang kita at tatakdaan ng ng ₱3,500 na quota ang bawat drayber upang sila ay mabigyan ng sahod.

Malinaw na huwad ang “modernisasyong” ito. Ginagamit lamang ang programang ito hindi upang mapaunlad ang sektor ng transportasyon sa ating bayan kundi upang patuloy lamang na pakapalin pa ang mga bulsa ng mga korporasyon, dayuhang mga kapitalista, at kanilang mga burukratang kapitalista na kakampi sa gobyerno. Lalo lamang inilulubog ng programang ito ang mga drayber at opereytor sa eksploytasyon at labis na paghihirap. Malinaw na hindi interes ng masang Pilipino ang nabibigyang prayoridad sa ganitong neoliberal na sistema. Bukod sa kapakanan ng kabuhayan ng mga drayber at opereytor ng dyip, lubos din nitong maaapektuhan ang kapakanan ng mga komyuter partikular na ang mga masang manggagawa at mag-aaral sapagkat inaasahang mababawasan ang mga bumabyaheng dyip sa lansangan.

Magmula nang ipinatupad ang programang ito, sunod-sunod na ang mga tigil pasadang inilunsad ng mga tsuper at opereytor na nilahukan ng mga kabataang estudyante at iba’t iba pang mga sektor sa lipunan. Naging matagumpay ang mga tigil-pasada upang maipakita sa masang komyuter at sa gobyerno ang laki ng papel na ginagampanan ng mga tradisyunal na dyip sa ating lipunan. Kahapon lamang, ika-28 ng Disyembre, naglabas ang LTFRB na pahihintulutan pa rin ang mga dyip na mamasada hanggang sa huling araw ng Enero sa susunod na taon sa mga rutang hindi konsolidado o mababa sa 60% ang mga konsolidadong dyip. Patunay ito na palpak ng gobyerno sa pwersahang pagkonsolida sa mga drayber at tsuper upang tuluyang tanggalin sa lansangan ang mga tradisyunal na dyip at may tagumpay na nakakamit sa sama-samang pagkilos ng mamamayan.

Kaya naman ipinapanawagan ng mga kabataan mula sa Gitnang Luson na Ibasura ang pwersahang konsolidasyon sa mga drayber, tsuper, at operators. Tutulan ang PUV Phaseout at huwad na PUV modernization program. Singilin ang administrasyong Marcos Jr. sa pagtratraydor niya sa sambayanang Pilipino dahil sa kanyang patuloy na paninilbihan sa interes ng mga kapitalistang dayuhan, malalaking korporasyon, at kapwa niya burukrata kapitalista. Tayo na at makiisa, sumama, at ipagtagumpay ang laban para sa maka-masa at maka-taong moda ng transportasyon. Dahil sa laban ng tsuper, kasama ang komyuter.

20/12/2023

ICYMI: Nagdaos ng motorcade at programa ang mga tsuper at operator sa ruta ng Angeles-Mabalacat noong ika-18 ng Disyembre bitbit ang kanilang panawagang itigil ang jeepney phaseout.

Ayon sa presidente ng PISTON RAMA na si Edward Ferrer, "Ang panawagan po natin sa ating gobyerno lalong-lalo na po kay Pangulong Bongbong Marcos sana po ay pag-aralan ho nang mabuti ito pong kanilang pinapatupad na programa patungkol sa transportasyon, ang Omnibus Franchising Guidelines ng PUVM."

Sa buong bansa, nilalayong magkakaroon pa ng serye ng mga kilos-protesta ang mga tsuper, operator, at mga supporter kalapit ng deadline ng konsolidasyon sa katapusan ng Disyembre.

29/11/2023

MAMAMAYAN NG GITNANG LUSON, MAKIISA LABAN SA IMPERYALISTANG PAGHAHARI! ISABUHAY ANG DIWA NI BONIFACIO AT NG MASANG ANAKPAWIS!

Sa ika-160 na taon mula isilang si G*t Andres Bonifacio, nagpapatuloy pa rin ang ating paglaban para sa pambansang kasarinlan.

Sa darating na ika-30 ng Nobyembre, lumahok sa ating forum na pinamagatang "Araw ng Pakikibaka para sa Kalayaan" kasama ang hanay ng manggagawa, magsasaka, kabataan, at malawak na sektor ng mamamayan.

Matatalakay dito ang kasalukuyang kalagayan ng Gitnang Luson:
- Workers' Situationer
- Human Rights Situationer

Palakasin ang ating panawagan para sa sahod, trabaho, at karapatan! Ipagpatuloy ang rebolusyong sinimulan nina Bonifacio!

Dumalo at magpadalo!

@160

18/11/2023

OFFICIAL STATEMENT on INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ DAY

College Editors Guild of the Philippines Central Luzon joins all campus publications, journalists, and the Filipino masses in solidarity with our fight for genuine press freedom and student rights and welfare as we celebrate International Students’ Day.

We are at a critical part of history as we witness the prospective crisis of the world capitalist system. Across the globe, we see the rising death toll of members of the press in and outside their line of work. The Zionist Israel apartheid regime backed by the US has murdered more than 40 journalists as part of their genocide of the Palestine people. The press is grappling with the intensifying machinery of misinformation threatening the fabric of truth and integrity in journalism.

In the Philippines, students alike suffer through the educational crisis that was further worsened by the pandemic and the state’s failure to take accountability.

The neoliberal attacks on education echo through our student-led publications. CEGP CL has received reports of rampant Campus Press Freedom Violations from both public and private schools in the region. These violations include meddling by the adviser, withholding of funds, administrative intervention, and other forms of censorship. Such actions not only infringe upon the rights of student journalists but also compromise the democratic ideals that a free press should possess. School administrations should recognize the integral role of the campus press in shaping public opinion and holding institutions accountable.

In lieu of International Students’ Day, we emphasize the power that the Fourth Estate holds. Student publications have the power to foster informed, critical, and independent discourse. This warrants us to stand in one with the struggles of our workers, urban poor communities, indigenous peoples, and the masses. It demands us to be part of standing against oppressive systems that hinder us from fulfilling our obligation to the people. Being part of the press warrants us to safeguard the principles of freedom, and champion truth through reliable and grassroots reportage.

College Editors Guild of the Philippines Central Luzon invites all student publications in the region to reaffirm and join the sole and broadest alliance of tertiary student publications in the Asia-Pacific.

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15/11/2023

DAKILAIN ANG DIWA NG WELGANG BAYAN SA HACIENDA LUISITA! HINDI NAKALILIMOT ANG MAMAMAYAN NG GITNANG LUSON!

Sa ika-19 na taon ng Hacienda Luisita Massacre, gunitain natin ang sakripisyo ng mga bayaning martir at deka-dekadang pakikibaka sa karapatan sa lupang sakahan at maayos na kundisyong paggawa ng mga magsasaka at manggagawang bukid.

Kasama ang iba't ibang organisasyon sa Gitnang Luson, makiisa sa aming film showing at diskusyon kasabay ng ating patuloy na paglaban para sa lupa, sahod, at hustisya!

Kabataan ng Gitnang Luson, tumindig kasama ang mga magsasaka ng Luisita! Dumalo at magpadalo bukas!

Sa Ngalan ng Tubo | 7PM
Hacienda Luisita Primer | 8PM

Sa mga nais dumalo, magpadala lamang ng mensahe sa aming page!

20/10/2023

TINGNAN: Ang pakikiisa ng mga magsasaka at residente ng Sityo Balubad, Anunas, Angeles City Pampanga ngayong buwan ng pesante sa Mendiola.

Panawagan nila ang pagtigil sa demolisyon at pagkilala sa kanila bilang lehitimong nagmamay-ari ng 73 ektaryang lupain.

Video ni Harvey Sabado

16/10/2023

Barikada ng Sitio Balubad, tinangkang buwagin

ANUNAS, ANGELES CITY — Ngayong umaga, marahas na sinalakay at sinunog ang barikada na itinayo ng mga residente ng Sitio Balubad, Barangay Anunas.

Ito ay sa kabila ng apela ni Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. sa Clarkhills Properties Corporation na pansamantala muna ihinto ang demolisyon. Nakasaad din ang direktiba sa mga kapulisan na huwag makisangkot dito.

Umabot pa sa pagkatupok ng isang trak na hihila sana sa nasusunog na barikada.

"Kami ay naniniwala na ang laban namin ay laban ng buong Anunas at lahat ng mamamayan ng buong Pampanga at buong rehiyon," ayon sa nilabas ng pahayag ng Balubad Anunas Angeles page.

Laman din nito ang malaking posibilidad na ang mga kalapit ding barangay sa Cuayan at Sapangbato ay maapektuhan ng demolisyon.

Mahigit kumulang na 2000 residente at 500 na kabahayan ang tinatayang mapapalayas sa 72 ektaryang lupaing kinakamkam ng Clarkhills.

10/10/2023

'Ilitaw sina Lee at Norman!'—sigaw ng pamilya ng Gabaldon 2

Ipinanawagan ng pamilya nina Norman Ortiz at Lee Sudario ang agarang paglitaw sa kanila sa ginanap na press conference kaninang umaga kasama ang Human Rights group na Karapatan.

Ika-29 ng Setyembre nang huling nakausap at namataan ang dalawa sa Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija.

May ilang saksi ang nagsalaysay na may halos 10 armadong kalalakihan ang dumakip at sapilitang sinakay sina Ortiz at Sudario sa isang puting van.

"...Uunahin niya po 'yong ibang tao bago ang sarili niya kaya po nananawagan po kami kung sino man po ang may hawak sa kanila na ilabas sila at ipakita sa pamilya," sabi ni Nica, kapatid ni Norman.

Magmula pa 2020 hanggang bago ang insidente, iba't ibang porma na ng pagbabanta ang natanggap nina Norman at Lee sa kamay ng mga militar at iba pang pwersa ng estado.

Binigyang diin naman ng Karapatan Gitnang Luson sa kanilang pahayag ang obligasyon ng gobyerno na kilalanin ang Comprehensive Agreement on the Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law o CARHRIHL.

Patuloy ang pagkalap ng impormasyon ng grupo katuwang ang pamilya't kasamahan upang matunton ang kanilang kinaroroonan.

07/08/2023

NEWS: Gunshots fired outside home of Tinang peasant Leader

Masked individuals riding a motorcycle and an Innova vehicle encircled and fired shots outside the house of Alvin Dimaracut, chairperson of MAKISAMA Tinang last August 6 at around 10 PM amid the installation of agrarian reform beneficiaries in Tinang. It is suspected that at least 5-6 assailants were involved.

Malayang Samahan ng mga Magsasaka sa Tinang (MAKISAMA-Tinang) has filed a police blotter as a response to the incident, they also condemn the harassment and the continued attacks they are receiving because of the pending installation to their land.

“Pang-4 na beses na ito ng pagpapa-blotter ng mga magsasaka bukod sa iba pang mga insidenteng di pa naiblotter sa walang puknat at tuloy-tuloy na atake sa mga kasapi at lider nila,” said Makisama Tinang in an official statement published in their page.

The group condemned the Philippine Army as well as the Tinang Samahayang Nayon Multipurpose Cooperative for allegedly terror-tagging them and their supporters and lawyers which allegedly puts them in a crosshair to attacks and harassment.

Tinang Samahayan Nayon Multipurpose Cooperative (Tinang SN-MPCI) is an organization of farmers and landholders that is controlled and dominantly owned by the family of Conception Mayor Noel Villanueva, the cooperative that controls the disputed land.

However, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has already released an order of ex*****on and finality ordering the installation of Tinang farmers in their rightful land.

They also further stated that DAR has made a decision to open 100 hectares of land for application hence landless farmers in Tinang can apply to have their own land.

“Ilaban ninyo ang inyong karapatan sa ilalim ng organisasyong magsasaka ang nagtayo, at gaya namin makakamit din ninyo ang katarungan at karapatan sa sama-samang pagkilos lamang.” said MAKISAMA-Tinang.

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24/07/2023

TINGNAN | Laksa-laksang pwersa ng mga magsasaka, manggagawa, at kabataan mula Gitnang Luson ang nakiisa sa SONA ng Bayan 2023. Bitbit nila ang mga militanteng panawagan para sa lupa, sahod, trabaho, at hustisya.

Tampok sa rehiyon ngayon ang nagpapatuloy na land-use conversion kung saan pinapalayas ang mga magsasaka sa kanilang lupang sakahan at talamak na kawalan ng tirahan para sa mga maralitang lungsod. Andiyan din ang laban para sa nakabubuhay na sahod para sa ating mga manggagawa. Kamakailan lang ay nagsumite ang Central Luzon Workers for Wage Increase (CLWIN) ng petisyon parasa PhP 1,100 wage increase na didinggin ng Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-Central Luzon (RTWPB-3).

Sa hanay naman ng mga kabataan, matatandaan ang naging kampanya laban sa Tuition and Other Fees Increase (TOFI) at budget cuts sa edukasyon. Kasabay din nito ang pagtutol sa iba't ibang porma ng panggigipit at pananakot sa mga lider-kabataan. Ngayong buwan din ng Hulyo ginunita ang isang taon ng pagkawala nina Maria Elena "Cha" Pampoza at Elgene "Leleng" Mungcal na tinaguriang Moncada 2.

Kasama rin sa People's SONA ang iba't ibang mga progresibong grupo sa buong bansa upang maningil at kalampagin ang Rehimeng Marcos-Duterte para sa panawagan ng sambayanang Pilipino.

22/07/2023

ALERT! ALERT!

Biglang naudlot ang sinagawang community journalism workshop na inilunsad ng College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Central Luzon (CEGP-CL) at Altermidya nang dumating ang dalawang lalaki na nagpakilalang mga militar. Nais nila alamin kung sino-sino ang mga delegado ng nasabing workshop, nagpakita rin sila ng litratong kinilalang si Kleng Mendiola, na kasalukuyang CEGP CL Coordinator, na di umano'y kanilang hinahanap. May pagbabanta rin na susundan nila ang mga delegado matapos ng kaganapan.

Para sa kaligtasan at seguridad ng lahat, agarang tinapos ang programa at ligtas nakauwi ang mga kalahok ng workshop.

Mariing kinukundena ng CEGP-CL ang lantarang panggigipit sa mga kabataang nakilahok sa talakayan. Isa itong pagtatangkang busalan at takutin ang mga kabataang nais tahakin ang landas ng militanteng pamamahayag.

Ngayong taon pa lang ay hindi na mabilang sa kamay ang kaliwa't kanang atake sa hanay ng mga mamamahayag na tunguhin lamang ilantad at itambol ang mga isyung kinakaharap ng mamamayan.

Sa kabila ng mga ganitong insidente, mas mahigpit namin tatanganan ang aming responsibilidad sa militante pamamahayag at diwang mapanlaban.

DEFEND PRESS FREEDOM!

04/03/2023

04/03/2023

Pagbati, Lampara!

Lampara reaps awards in ARISE CEGP Regional Press Congress

Lampara, the official student publication of Limay Polytechnic College (LPC) bagged three awards in the recently concluded ARISE: Central Luzon Press Congress held at the University of the Assumption – San Fernando, Pampanga on Friday.

The said congress was organized by the College Editor Guilds of the Philippines – Central Luzon and participated by different Universities and Colleges in the region.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:

John Rudolph Barbin
2nd Place
Photojournalism Category

Christian Ace Francisco
3rd Place
Photojournalism Category

Joey Gueva
9th Place
News Writing Category

Adviser and Coach: Helen Bugay

CONGRATULATIONS, LPCIANS!

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Report by John Rudolph G Barbin and Joey Gueva

04/03/2023

Congratulations, Lighthouse!

ICYMI: Ovivir, Bautista snag wins in ARISE: Central Luzon Campus Press Congress 2023

Despite being the solitary delegates of Lighthouse in the recently held College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Central Luzon Chapter (CEGP-CL) general assembly, TJ Ovivir and Danica Mae Bautista bagged awards during the said seminar and workshop.

The publication's Editor-in-Chief TJ Ovivir bested a multitude of student-journalists from the region as he clinched gold in the Editorial Writing - Filipino category.

Meanwhile, Danica Mae Bautista, Lighthouse's Managing Editor also placed fourth in the Photojournalism category, competing against campus scribes from across Central Luzon.

This year's ARISE Congress is CEGP-CL's first ever in-person general assembly since 2018. The journalism congress was hosted by Regina of the University of the Assumption, and was held at the university's Multipurpose Hall, today, March 3.

04/03/2023

Mahusay, The Veritas!

04/03/2023

Pagbati, The Industrialist!

23/02/2023

We regret to inform you the ARISE Congress, scheduled for February 24, will be rescheduled due to the sudden announcement of special-non working holiday.

We understand that this news may be disappointing for those who were looking forward to the said event, but the decision was made with the safety and well-being of all attendees in mind.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Thank you for your continued support and see you on March 3!

23/02/2023

With the sudden declaration of February 24, as a special non-working holiday in accordance with the commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary, the CEGP Central Luzon Executive Board is currently assessing the situation and will keep you informed of any updates until 9:00 PM tonight via your official email.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

21/02/2023

Mamamahayag ng Gitnang Luzon!

Ilang tulog nalang, ARISE Congress na!

Ano pang hinihintay mo! Mag register na hanggang bukas, ika-23 ng Pebrero, gamit ang link na ito https://forms.gle/BqoHfQcmJvC9hMht7

Brought to you by:
The Angelite - Holy Angel University
Regina - University of the Assumption

20/02/2023

Central Luzon, handa na ba kayo? Four days to go, ARISE Congress na!

You may still register until February 23 at 8:00 in the evening through this link: https://forms.gle/BqoHfQcmJvC9hMht7

In partnership with:
The Angelite - Holy Angel University
Regina - University of the Assumption

11/02/2023

It's here! It's back! Calling all Tertiary Campus Journalists of Central Luzon!

The regional convention of Student Journalists and Campus Publications after three years will be held on February 24, 2023 at the University of the Assumption - Social Hall from 12:00 o'clock noon to 5:00 in the afternoon.

Discussions on (1) Photojournalism, (2) News Writing, (3) Editorial Writing, and (4) the State of Press Freedom in the country will be the highlight of the conference.

Registration is free! University/College-wide publications can register up to 10 members including their adviser/s, while Department-based publications have a maximum number of five (5).

So what are you waiting for! Register now and be part of the College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Central Luzon Chapter through this link: https://forms.gle/djPReDwwrYGKXGAXA

In Partnership with:
Regina - University of the Assumption
The Angelite - Holy Angel University

28/01/2023

It’s coming back!

Being true to its mandate of pushing forward despite the repression and ongoing struggle of the media, the College Editors’ Guild of the Philippines - Central Luzon chapter is calling all tertiary publications in the region to come together for the ARISE: Central Luzon Campus Press Congress 2023.

The convention will launch simultaneous discussions, workshops, and competitions in the fields of Photojournalism, News Writing, and Editorial Writing this coming February.

For all interested publications, kindly register through this link: https://forms.gle/WT823H4oqWLJaC5P6

For college/university-wide publications, you may send a maximum of 10 delegates, while department-based publications may send a maximum of 5.

Further details will be sent through email, so stay tuned!

Sumulong, sumulat, manindigan, at magmulat!

In collaboration with:
Regina - University of the Assumption
The Angelite - Holy Angel University

20/10/2022

READ NOW ON ISSUU: https://issuu.com/theangelite1937/docs/martial_law_2022

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The Angelite presents its third Martial Law issue for the academic year 2022-2023.

This magazine highlights art and feature stories that depict the truth of ML amid the alternative narratives brought by disinformation, whitewashed stories, and historical denialism. These alternative narratives are peddled by Marcos Jr. himself, his cronies, content creators, and influencers that undermine the credibility of historical data, historians, ML victims, and journalists.

In its golden anniversary, we remember the people whose voices and actions were severed due to dissent. Moreover, we bear in mind the brutality that Marcos Sr. imparted to the country and our countrymen.

04/10/2022

Behind every person’s success, there is a teacher who molded them.

Happy Teacher’s Day!

04/10/2022

Percy Lapid who is a seasoned commentator and radio broadcaster was killed by an unidentified gunman.

He was the second journalist to be killed under the Presidency of Marcos Jr., according to the National Union of Journalists in the Philippines.

03/10/2022

Marcos weekend getaway in Singapore is unnecessary, irresponsible says BAYAN

Multisectoral group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) slammed the Singapore trip of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. together with his family to watch the F1 Grand Prix on Sunday, October 2, while calling it unnecessary, insensitive, and irresponsible.

The Marcos trip drew flak online as it was held days after the onslaught of typhoon Karding that devastated most parts of Luzon.

"We are in the middle of an economic crisis where inflation will again reach record highs….. and millions of Filipinos are reeling from the effects of typhoon Karding. So why does the President think it’s okay to take a private jet to Singapore to watch the return of the F1 Grand Prix?" BAYAN Secretary General Renato Reyes Jr. upbraided.

They also questioned how much the Filipino taxpayers paid for the president's Singapore getaway while also explicating that the presidency and a jet-setting lifestyle are incompatible.

"We are approaching the first 100 days in office of Marcos and it has been one party after another since he returned to Malacanang," Reyes said.

Malacañang kept mum about the trip until Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles cited the Facebook post of Singapore Minister for Manpower See Leng that mentioned the president's name, claiming that the trip was "productive."

“Naging produktibo ang pagdalaw sa Singapore ni Pangulong Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. Pinagpatibay niya ang mga pangunahing usapan sa huling state visit sa bayan na ito, at pinatuloy ang paghihikayat sa pag invest sa bayang Pilipinas,” she said.

25/09/2022

Here are the emergency hotlines of C/MDRRMOs in the province.

Stay safe and dry, Assumptionists!

25/09/2022

READ NOW ON ISSUU: https://issuu.com/theangelite1937/docs/june-aug_tabloid

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The Angelite presents its first tabloid release this academic year 2022-2023.

The June-August tabloid covers the stories of the Angelite community as it opens the chapter of the gradual transition to a face-to-face set-up of classes and activities. The shared struggles and victories of the Angelites and the community outside the university were unfolded to bring light to the realities on the ground and to stand always with the truth.

Through our steadfast, critical reportage, we hope to empower Filipino people especially the ones part of the Angelite community to continue fighting for inclusion, press freedom, justice, human rights, and equality.

21/09/2022

September 21.

This might be a simple day for some people. However, 50 years ago, a huge number of our countrymen suffered at the hands of a heinous dictator, Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. On September 21, 1972, the late dictator signed Proclamation No. 1081, the reason behind the placement of the Philippines under a Martial Law state. A total of 107, 240 people became victims during this period, where 70,000 were arrested, 34, 000 people had to experience brutal torturing methods, while 3, 240 faced death as they were killed by the assigned military and policemen. In addition, 464 media outlets were forced to shut their operations, and about 35 journalists were killed, while others were put behind bars and harassed during the Martial Law Era, as Marcos desired to control the information being published every day.

The figures above are already more than enough evidence to disown Marcos for the atrocious things he and his family committed during the ghastly Martial Law Era. Let us not forget such reprehensible things happened during one of the darkest days of Philippine history as wrongdoings that are not acknowledged are likely to occur again in the modern day, especially since the son of the dictator, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has been enjoying the highest executive seat today, denying his father's abhorrent deeds.

Now that the shackles have been broken and the Philippines has had attained democracy, do not let the loyalists close our eyes again using fake news and baseless sources. As citizens of the Philippines, it is our utmost duty to discover our history. It is for us to see the events that emerged from the past so we can reflect and never forget up until the last wave of our flag.

Read. Write. Advance. Stand. Open the eyes. These are some of our missions, especially the press, so atrocities like those that occurred during the Martial Law era will never be repeated.

September 21. Never again. Never forget.