Jason Sigales, Author at Tinig ng Plaridel

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Jimenez elected 22nd UP President, vows to defend academic freedom

Posted on 10 December 202210 December 2022
byJason Sigales

In his first public address to constituents since the Board of Regents announced his selection at Quezon Hall, Jimenez said he wanted to open a dialogue with student-leaders as soon as possible, adding that he will “always go back to” the studentry’s demands.

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Student councils back Nemenzo, oppose Sanchez for UP prexy

Posted on 7 December 20227 December 2022
byJason Sigales

In an emergency online convention on Wednesday, Dec. 7, the General Assembly of Student Councils (eGASC) endorsed UP Diliman Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo for UP President. Nemenzo is one of the…

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Student journos press UP for funding, legal aid

Posted on 21 February 202221 February 2022
byJason Sigales

Member publications and writing organizations of the UP Solidaridad convened on Feb. 18 and 19 to demand the university for aid, funding and equipment amid heightened red-tagging blows and state-sponsored attacks.

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‘Establish climate justice, demand compensation’: Solons file PH green new deal

Posted on 29 November 202113 December 2021
byJason Sigales

If the People’s Green New Deal is approved, the government would move towards sustainable development, strengthen conservation laws and achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. It would also bring “accountable polluter countries and corporations” to a United Nations tribunal.

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Protect children’s mental health, reopen schools — experts

Posted on 7 October 20217 October 2021
byJason Sigales

Limited mobility may deprive children of the opportunity to gain vital skills and interact with peers, said mental health researchers. As students enter a second year of remote learning, experts urge a safe return to face-to-face classes and safeguard the youth’s psychosocial well-being.

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UP student councils call to realign intel funds to COVID response

Posted on 1 September 202115 September 2021
byJason Sigales

The 51st GASC adopted 20 resolutions, several of which strengthened calls to reallocate funding from the state’s counterinsurgency wallet to the government’s economic relief and education programs.

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Waste-to-energy bills more harm than good, envi groups warn

Posted on 26 March 20211 September 2021
byJason Sigales

Environmental groups urged lawmakers March 19 to scrap bills lifting restrictions on waste incineration, saying that this will only create more problems in addressing the country’s garbage crisis.

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Safe spaces for LGBTQ+ still elusive beyond Metro Manila, key cities – open source map

Posted on 6 March 20211 September 2021
byJason Sigales

As Filipinos who are part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community remain unprotected from gender-based discrimination, they turn to few spaces safeguarding their basic freedoms.

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‘We’re reaching a point of no return’: Climate emergency declaration ramps up policy talks

Posted on 14 December 20201 September 2021
byJason Sigales

Government agencies and civil society organizations amplified demands for the country to adopt a more intense and inclusive environmental policy two weeks since the House of Representatives declared a climate emergency.