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Napocor rate hike harsh, lacks solid ground – FDC
Started Feb 23
Paying illegitimate debts is human rights violation
Started Dec. 9, 2008
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Peoples’ Caucus makes urgent calls on government to prioritize food and agriculture in its development policies and agenda at Bulwagang Gantimpala, Government Center
October 20, 2009 from 8am to 5pm
“IN THIS PERIOD OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CRISIS, we must put forward the issues of food security at the forefront among other fundamental needs of the people.”
This is the urgent message conveyed by conveners of the Peoples’ Caucus on Food and Agricu…
...and to think, it was first published in 1976. meaning years ago pa, na-feel na ni ross coggins ang ganun. pero ewan ko lang kung ilan sa ating mga development workers ang matutuwa dito, and at some level, aaminin ang ganitong "trend" sa developme…
HAHAHA!!! very true...“That’s fine in practice, but don’t you see:
It doesn’t work out in theory!”- hahaha!!! very different indeed! sobrang palahi jud "from the perspective of.." hangtud di na masabtan! hahaha!!! “Is it really development?” hahaha!…
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 1:09pm on November 10, 2008,
michael said… 
Hello,
It's great to have you on board with us here at Taboan Mindanao! We hope you'll find your experience here valuable, enriching and effective.
Currently, we are in the beginning of a campaign to amplify the Mindanaoans' clamor for peace. Please help us by spreading the word about Taboan Mindanao and our campaign.Invite your friends to join us and let their voices be heard. An easy way to do this is by clicking on this LINK.
cheers,
michael
- At 9:22pm on October 3, 2008,
michael said…
- hi...thanks for joining us here at Taboan Mindanao
- At 8:44pm on October 3, 2008,
ajim inni said… - Hello Sherwin!
Yup, i'm trying to help Iben pa rin para mapadayon ang services that OVP wants share to civil society groups and human rights activists. Sayang rin kasi if the it will eventually fade away...keep the flame burning kumbaga! hehehe!
Musta ka na?
Ajim
- At 4:08pm on October 3, 2008,
elvie bretania said… - hello weng, we're fine! invite mo rin si Idak dito para happy together tayo..he he he..ganda mga dicussions dito no?
- At 10:26am on October 3, 2008,
May Che said… - anong kasungitan?????!!!!!
mabait kaya ako..hmph!
- At 2:22pm on September 29, 2008,
elvie bretania said…
- weng, regards!!!
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a poem for development workers daw. :)
The Development Set
by Ross Coggins
[Originally published in “Adult Education and Development” September 1976. Also, reprinted in Graham Hancock's "Lords of Poverty" 1989. Recently in the Palgrave journal- "Development" December 2007].
Excuse me, friends, I must catch my jet
I’m off to join the Development Set;
My bags are packed, and I’ve had all my shots
I have traveller’s checks and pills for the trots!
The Development Set is bright and noble
Our thoughts are deep and our vision global;
Al… Continue
by Ross Coggins
[Originally published in “Adult Education and Development” September 1976. Also, reprinted in Graham Hancock's "Lords of Poverty" 1989. Recently in the Palgrave journal- "Development" December 2007].
Excuse me, friends, I must catch my jet
I’m off to join the Development Set;
My bags are packed, and I’ve had all my shots
I have traveller’s checks and pills for the trots!
The Development Set is bright and noble
Our thoughts are deep and our vision global;
Al… Continue
Posted on May 14, 2009 at 2:46pm — 2 Comments
Campus Harassment: “Student activists” tear down FBC-Phils. exhibit on Burma
MANILA, MARCH 6 -- At 1:30pm today inside the campus of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) in Manila, a group of young students claiming to be “genuine activists” forced the members and volunteers of the Free Burma Coalition – Philippines (FBC-Phils) to fold down a photo exhibit on political prisoners in Burma, confiscated their campaign materials, and pushed them out of the campus, threatening physical attack if they do not leave.
The activity is hosted by a class of managemen… Continue
The activity is hosted by a class of managemen… Continue
Posted on March 7, 2009 at 7:21pm —
FDC Davao is in need of a staff.
The Freedom from Debt Coalition (FDC) - Davao Chapter is in need of one (1) Staff to work with the Chapter secretariat in the campaign and media work of FDC Davao, plus coordination with its officers and members. In addition, he or she will also help in establishing and maintaining networks to other advocates, development organizations, peoples organizations, and local government units/agencies within the scope of the Chapter.
Scope of Work:
•Liaison to new and potential members and partners… Continue
Scope of Work:
•Liaison to new and potential members and partners… Continue
Posted on February 6, 2009 at 4:51pm — 2 Comments
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