Liberalismo sa Edukasyon

Rey Tamayo, Jr.

Edukasyon…

Sa isang perspektibong pananaw, ito’y isang makabuluhang bagay na maaaring makamit o makamtan ng isang indibiduwal. Ngunit sa ibang dimensyon ng realistikong panahon, maaaring mailap ang edukasyon dahil sa iba’t ibang dahilan. At ang isa sa mayor parte kung bakit hindi ito minsan napagtatagumpayan ay dahil sa kawalan ng salapi na maipangtutustos sa kanilang pag-aaral.

Sa mga nakalipas na sibilisasyon ng tao, masasabing napaglaanan ng panahon at sinseridad ng mga sinaunang tao ang pagtuklas ng edukasyon sa iba’t ibang paraan.

Pinagsikapan ng mga Ehipsiyo na maisaayos ang kanilang anyo ng pakikipagtalastasan sa pamamagitan ng hieroglyphs na maaaring mabasa sa paraang rebus (representasyon ng mga larawan na may katumbas na isang salita o bahagi ng salita) na ginamit ng mga tao sa Abydos noong 3400 BC.

Maging ang sistema ng pagsulat ng Phoenician na kinuha sa Proto-Canaanite script noong ika-labing isang siglo ay pilit na tinuklas, pinag-aralan at ginamit ng mga Griego.

At maging sa Tsina, sa pamamagitan ng mga natagpuang oracle bone na tinatayang pinasimulan noong dinastiyang Shang ay pinatunayang ang mga oracle bone script ang naging daan upang magkaroon ng maayos ng edukasyon ang sibilisasyong Tsino.

Naging tanyag din ang ideyalismo ng Inca nang pasimulan nito ang pagtuturo ng kaalaman sa kanilang Imperyo na pinangunahan ng mga Amautas (matatalinong tao) noong ika-labing limang siglo.

Ang mga prinsipyo at pilosopiya mula sa Aztec ay napatunayang lumaganap hanggang sa naimpluwensya nito hindi lamang sa politikal kundi maging sa militar na aspeto sa Gitna at Timog Amerika

Ang isa sa mga kongretong pundasyon ng lahat ng sibilisasyong lumitaw sa mundo ay dahil edukasyon. Edukasyon na tila pumanday ng mga kaisipan ng sangkatauhan kung kaya’t may nababasa tayo tungkol kay Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, haring Salomon, at marami pang iba na naging bantog sa kanilang talino, pilosopiya, prinsipyo, at ideyalismo.

Ang mga dakilang taong ito na naging tarikan sa katalinuhan ang tiningala at tinitingala hanggang sa modernismong panahon.

At dahil sa salitang “edukasyon”, nasaksihan muli ang isa na namang natatanging proyekto na ipinamalas sa publiko ni Mr. Public Service Kuya Daniel Razon na ang bukod tanging layunin ay masuportahan ang mga kabataang pursigidong makapagtapos ng kanilang pag-aaral ngunit kapos sa pinansyal na aspeto.

Hindi naging imposible na mapagsama sa iisang proyekto ang mga artista sa pinilakang tabing, mga mang-aawit sa entablado, mga mambabatas sa Kamara at ang mga lingkod bayan sa ating bansa para makatulong sa ating mga kapwa tao partikular na sa mga kabataang naghahangad na magkaroon ng magandang edukasyon.

Sa pamamagitan ng Sing and Shoot na inilunsad kamakailan sa Smart-Araneta Coliseum ng BMPI at ng UNTV ay nagkaisa ang mga nasabing personalidad sa ating bansa upang abutin ang kamay ng mga kabataang hangad ay makaahon sa kahirapan at magkaroon ng disenteng hanapbuhay sa hinaharap.

Sa pamamagitan ng kanilang mga inihandog na awit at pagbulso ng bola sa ring, hudyat iyon na katuwang sila sa isang progresibong pakikisangkot na magkaroon ng sapat na karunungan ang mga kabataang naniniwala sa magagawang pagbabago ng edukasyon sa lipunan.

( Ang mga nakilahok sa Sing ang Shoot event ay sina Natalia Moon, Hammilan Pavorial, “Ito ang Balita” news anchors na sina Louella Decordova at Veronica Alejar; ang ASOP host na si Richard Reynoso; Luke Mejares; Nyoy Volante, Eric Fructuoso, Ervic Vijandre, JC Tiuseco, Onyok Velasco, Allen Quizon, Dinky Doo, Bentot, Zoren Legaspi, Brandon Legaspi, Kier Legapi, James Blanco, Ian Veneracion, at si Philip Salvador bilang team coach.

Kasama rin sina Rep. Sonny Angara, Rep. Lord Allan Velasco, Rep. Sigfrido Tinga, Rep. Jonathan Yambao, Rep. Sherwin Tugna, Rep. Scott Davies Lanete, Rep. Erin Tañada, Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr., Rep. Arnel Cerafica, Rep. Romeo Jalosjos Jr., TESDA Director General Joel Villanueva, Supreme Court Administrator at Spokesperson Justice Midas Marquez, Rodel Chua ng Supreme Court Public Information Office, PNP Chief Nicanor Bartolome, PNP CIDG Director Samuel Pagdilao Jr., Kuya Daniel Razon at PBA Legend Philip Cesar bilang team coach.)

Ang naturang proyektong ito ni Kuya Daniel ay bagay hindi matatawaran. Nakapaloob dito ang makatotohanang pagkakawanggawa sa publiko at sinserong pagtulong sa nangangailangan.

Ang liberalismo sa edukasyon ay abot kamay lamang kung maimumulat ang publiko hinggil sa importansya at halaga nito sa bawat indibiduwal at sa kolektibong ugnayan nito sa pamayanan.

Photos: Photoville international

Justice nowhere in sight, a year and a half after the Ampatuan massacre

Today, it is exactly a year and a half since our nation was jolted by the worst incident of electoral violence in recent history and the single deadliest attack on the press ever.

You would think that in the face of such an outrage, justice would be swift in coming. But a year and a half since November 23, 2009, the wheels of justice, which have always ground slow, appear to have stalled to an almost dead stop and, worse, remain in danger of being reversed.

We have seen how otherwise brilliant minds can twist and bend the law to subvert the search for justice: the multiple motions that slow the judicial process; the perverted arguments – that the victims may have killed themselves or each others, that they died of natural causes, that the hideous injuries were insect bites – that have added insult to the already crushing anguish of the victims’ kith and kin.

We have seen how the dark forces responsible for the carnage have been allowed to remain intact – both in wealth and firepower – and continue to attempt to buy off victims’ relatives, and witnesses and their families, or, failing that, threaten or even harm them.

We have seen how the person who made the Ampatuan Massacre inevitable through her penchant for drawing bloodthirsty warlords to her side by allowing them to build personal empires and armies continues to evade an accounting for this and her many other sins against the nation and the people.

We have seen how, notwithstanding its promises, this administration has failed, indeed refused, to dismantle these private armies, most of them accorded official sanction as state militia, thus allowing extrajudicial murders and the possibility of another carnage like Ampatuan to continue.

Indeed, it is a testament to the extreme thirst for justice that the survivors of those who lost their lives have not wavered in the face of bribes and threats. To them go our deepest respects.

We are encouraged, as well, by findings of the Social Weather Station that, despite the seemingly waning attention of those sworn to see justice done, our people have not forgotten. The SWS survey of May 4 to 7 showed 51 percent of people are dissatisfied with how the government is handling the case, up from 46 percent in November last year, and an overwhelming 75 percent saying the case is proceeding “too slow.”

But while our determination to see this case through has not waned, we now face another threat, one that may well hamper our efforts to keep close watch on the proceedings and gag us from continuing to demand the justice that is due not just the victims but we, the nation and the people, as well.

For commenting on the efforts of one of the accused to wiggle his way out of the charges, Monette Salaysay, widow of one of the 32 murdered media workers, and NUJP Secretary General Rowena Paraan, who is one of those who has worked most closely with the victims’ families, are in danger of being cited in indirect contempt.

Should this happen, we fear that our search for justice might be dealt a fatal blow as a cloak of darkness and silence is thrown over the proceedings.

It is therefore fortuitous that, on this day, we bring our case to the hallowed halls of Congress, where the laws that are the bedrock of our national life are crafted.

We demand that our lawmakers join us and do everything within their means to ensure that the ends of justice are not perverted, that those responsible for this blot on our nation’s life – and that includes those within your ranks – be held to account and that such an outrage shall never happen again.

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NATIONAL UNION OF JOURNALISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
4/L FSS Bldg. # 89 Sct. Castor corner
Sct. Tuason Street (near T. Morato Ave),
Bgry. Laging Handa,
Quezon City, Philippines
Tel.: (+632) 3767330
Email: nujphil@gmail.com
Web: www.nujp.org (under construction)
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“There can be no press freedom if journalists
exist in conditions of corruption, poverty or fear”
– IFJ
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NUJP condemns harassment of alternative journalists in San Juan demolition, demands PNP impose disciplinary sanctions

NATIONAL UNION OF JOURNALISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES (NUJP)

Statement

February 3, 2011

NUJP condemns harassment of alternative journalists in San Juan demolition, demands PNP impose disciplinary sanctions

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) condemns the harassment of members of alternative media outfit Tudla Productions Group Inc., including the arbitrary and, theferfore, illegal arrest of one journalist, during the  January 25 demolition of an urban poor community in Barangay Corazon de Jesus, San Juan City.

According to Tudla, its photographer, Godson Escopete, 25, was manhandled by Barangay Captain Ruel Sumaguinsin who turned him over to three policemen, one of whom had his arm around his neck. Excopete was hauled him into a Bureau of Jail Management and Penology van, along with residents who were resisting the demolition, even if other journalists covering the incident vouched for him. He was taken to the police station and released only when a colleague from Tudla and a journalist from TV5 vouched for him.

Community broadcaster Diane Marie Solmayor of Radyo Pinaglabanan was also harassed by Suimaguinsin who, according to Tudla, grabbed her from behind and asked, “Ano, nasaan na ang tapang mo ngayon (Where is your courage now)?” before she was led off by three policewomen. Solmayor was detained until January 28 when she was released after her brother posted bail for her. Tudla also reported that equipment of Radyo Pinaglabanan, which was put up by community members who pooled their resources, went missing after the demolition.

Tudla also reported the harassment by a San Juan police officer of Lady Ann Salem, 25, who was documenting the demolition aftermath, particularly negotiations between police and community leaders outside the gates of the KKK Museum and San Juan City Library. A Superintendent Arcallana apparently singled out Salem, making straight for her and then pointing his camera-equipped mobile phone at her as he taunted the journalist. He also took photos of Escopete, who was with Salem at the time.

Tudla is concerned, and with good reason, that the security of its personnel, who have been filming a short film and documentary on the community, may have been compromised because of these incidents.

Indeed, it appears that the San Juan police and Barangay Captain Sumaguinsin singled out members of Tudla for harassment from among the scores of journalists who were covering the demolition.

We would like to remind the San Juan police, particularly Superintendent Arcallana, that journalists working with alternative media outfits have as much legitimacy as those working for the mainstream media.

We demand that the Philippine National Police undertake an immediate investigation into these incidents of harassment against the journalists of Tudla and guarantee that the alternative media outfit’s members shall not be subjected to any more intimidation or assault while undertaking their professional duties. We also demand that the PNP impose sanctions on those personnel, including Superintendent Arcallana, involved in the harassment and that the Department of Interior and Local Government investigate Barangay Captain Sumaguinsin and impose the approriate disciplinary action against him.

References:

Nestor Burgos Jr., NUJP chair

Rowena Paraan, NUJP secgen

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NATIONAL UNION OF JOURNALISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
4/L FSS Bldg. # 89 Sct. Castor corner
Sct. Tuason Street (near T. Morato Ave),
Bgry. Laging Handa,
Quezon City, Philippines
Tel.: (+632) 3767330
Email: nujphil@gmail.com
Web: www.nujp.org (under construction)
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“There can be no press freedom if journalists
exist in conditions of corruption, poverty or fear”
– IFJ
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STATEMENT ON THE ATTACK AGAINST PUBLISHER-EDITOR LEMUEL FERNANDEZ

NATIONAL UNION OF JOURNALISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES – ILOILO (NUJP Iloilo)

January 27, 2010

STATEMENT ON THE ATTACK AGAINST PUBLISHER-EDITOR LEMUEL FERNANDEZ

The NUJP -Iloilo Chapter strongly condemns the attack against Mr. Lemuel Fernandez, publisher-editor of the Western Visayas The Daily Guardian in Iloilo City on the evening of January 26.

The NUJP  likewise calls on concerned authorities, especially the Philippine National Police (PNP),  to conduct a thorough investigation of the incident even as it also encourages members of the tri-media to be always on guard and put  personal safety above all other priorities.

The failure on the part of concerned authorities to take appropriate action on the matter may cause a chilling effect to other media colleagues who are regarded as defenders of press freedom.

Let us not allow the perception that society today is getting harsh and lawlessness is creeping in our midst.

The organization also extends sympathy to Mr. Fernandez who sustained a deep cut at the back of his head after he was assaulted by a still an unidentified suspect.

Mr. Fernandez was about to board his vehicle parked in front of their office along M.H. Del Pilar Street in Molo district when the assailant struck him on the head.

Bert Ladera

Chairman

NUJP-Iloilo

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NATIONAL UNION OF JOURNALISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
4/L FSS Bldg. # 89 Sct. Castor corner
Sct. Tuason Street (near T. Morato Ave),
Bgry. Laging Handa,
Quezon City, Philippines
Tel.: (+632) 3767330
Email: nujphil@gmail.com
Web: www.nujp.org (under construction)
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Are you a journalist under threat?
Report it to NUJP’s Threat Hotlines:
*(+632) 3767330
* Email: nujphil@gmail.com
* Twitter:http://twitter.com/nujp
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“There can be no press freedom if journalists
exist in conditions of corruption, poverty or fear”
– IFJ
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It is now time for an accounting

NATIONAL UNION OF JOURNALISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES

Statement

January 25, 2011

It is now time for an accounting

It is no longer enough to condemn the murder of yet another media colleague. It is no longer enough to rail against the government apathy and inaction that has allowed impunity to flourish and continue to embolden those who would silence the independent Philippine media.
It is now time for an accounting. It is now time for President Benigno Aquino III to make good on his promises of justice and good governance or admit that he, like all presidents before him, is unable or unwilling to go beyond lip service.
The National Union of Journalist of the Philippines demands that President Aquino not only ensure justice for the killing of Palawan radio commentator and environmental activist Dr. Gerardo Ortega, the second journalist murdered under his watch, but for all the 141 media murders that preceded this crime since 1986, including the Ampatuan Massacre.
We challenge President Aquino to acknowledge that the State should be accountable, not only for all media murders, but for all extrajudicial killings and human rights violations committed by its agents, or to admit that the State and his administration cannot or will not fulfill its most basic duty, to protect its citizenry.
Once again, we say, if you, Mr. President, truly wish to make good on your pledge of good governance, order all the media killings solved and the masterminds arrested, prosecuted and convicted. Once again, we assert that an honest-to-goodness effort to solve the murders of journalists in this country will reveal that behind most of the cases are powerful political interests that rule through intimidation or use of assassins’ bullets and corruption money.
Far be it for media to demand recognition as a special sector. Nevertheless, we assert that the murder of a journalist is not a simple crime but a direct assault on the people’s right to know and one of the cornerstones of democracy – the free market of ideas.

Mr. Aquino, the ball is in your hands.

Reference:

Nestor Burgos Jr., NUJP chair

Rowena Paraan, NUJP secretary-general and Media Safety Office coordinator

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NATIONAL UNION OF JOURNALISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
4/L FSS Bldg. # 89 Sct. Castor corner
Sct. Tuason Street (near T. Morato Ave),
Bgry. Laging Handa,
Quezon City, Philippines
Tel.: (+632) 3767330
Email: nujphil@gmail.com
Web: www.nujp.org (under construction)
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Are you a journalist under threat?
Report it to NUJP’s Threat Hotlines:
*(+632) 3767330
* Email: nujphil@gmail.com
* Twitter:http://twitter.com/nujp
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“There can be no press freedom if journalists
exist in conditions of corruption, poverty or fear”
– IFJ
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