The ‘Enchanted Cave’

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:19:00 -0400

Tourists take a dip in a pool inside the “Enchanted Cave,” a coral cave in Barangay (village) Patar, Bolinao, Pangasinan. The “Enchanted Cave” seems to have everything to beat the heat: a shade, a cool hideaway, and a fresh-water pool, an unusual thing for a coral cave to have, plus of course, the mysterious beauty of the cave.

Sugar Crisis Worse than the 70s Looms, Workers Suffer Most

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:46:28 -0400

By KARL G. OMBION
Bulatlat
Vol. VII, No. 25, July 29-Aug. 4, 2007

In Their Own Backyard

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:43:02 -0400

The Worldwide Network of US Military Bases

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:41:49 -0400

By Prof. Jules Dufour
Global Research, July 1, 2007
Posted by Bulatlat
Vol. VII, No. 25, July 29- Aug. 4, 2007

Benguet Folk Wary of Second Philex Nego

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:40:19 -0400

Residents of Barangay Camp 3 in Tuba, Benguet are wary of the NCIP-scheduled “negotiation between Philex Mining Corporation and the host indigenous cultural community” set for Aug. 14 right at the open-pit area in Sitio Alang.

BY LYN V. RAMO
Northern Dispatch
Posted by Bulatlat
Vol. Jo. 25, July 29-Aug 4, 2007

Militants Skeptical of New Autonomy Push for Cordi

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:39:11 -0400

The Regional Development Council (RDC)-initiated grassroots information drive to determine the contents of a third Organic Act for a Cordillera Autonomous Region was welcomed by a militant indigenous alliance here.

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Self-Indictment

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:35:27 -0400

It is not surprising that de facto President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo hardly mentioned the “war on terror” in her annual State-of-the-Nation-Address (SoNA). Not a word about how this small but favorite ally of great big white brother is faring in the “second front against terrorism.” Is it because there is nothing bright or rosy to report?

BY CAROL PAGADUAN-ARAULLO

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The Race is On

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:33:52 -0400

The conduct that was displayed by our “Honourable” representatives and senators during the opening of the 14th Congress was exasperating and unbecoming but not totally surprising. After all, the race towards the 2010 elections has already begun.

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More Filipinos Have Trouble Paying for Meds, Water, Power Bills

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:31:56 -0400

Filipinos are increasingly having trouble paying for their basic expenses, especially for medicines and medical treatment, and for their water and power bills, according to the results of the latest IBON survey.

BY IBON FOUNDATION
Posted by Bulatlat
Vol. VII, No. 25, July 29-Aug. 4, 2007

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Most Filipinos Don't Believe Economy is Improving

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:30:11 -0400

In her State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo claimed that the economy was on the upswing. But results of the latest IBON Survey show that most Filipinos do not believe that the economy is getting better.

BY IBON FOUNDATION
Posted by Bulatlat
Vol. VII, No. 25, July 29-Aug. 4, 2007

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International Investments: Is Policy Pendulum Swinging Back?

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:28:18 -0400

Unlike the 1990s, nowadays the costs and benefits of foreign investments are being evaluated in a much more balanced manner now, keeping in mind not only economic factors but also social, political, and strategic factors. It is increasingly becoming clear that the benefits of foreign investment have been fewer than anticipated while the costs have been much bigger.

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Migrant Groups Protest the State of the Nation

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:26:47 -0400

The state of the nation presented by Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in her address during the opening of the 14th Congress was totally different from what was described by militant organizations in the street outside Congress. They seem to be talking about two different countries.

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IOM Canadian Delegates Report Back Observations on May 2007 Philippine Elections

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:24:49 -0400

In a report back event in Montreal by Canadian delegates to the People’s International Observers’ Mission (IOM) to the Philippines they noted that it was almost impossible to have truly democratic elections in a country where the overwhelming majority live in crushing poverty while a small landowning elite enjoys incredible wealth and power.

BY MALCOLM GUY

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Beltran Wants to Probe Witness Protection Program, Slays and Disappearances

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:23:30 -0400

If he were to have his way, Anakpawis Rep. Crispin Beltran would like to be a member of the House Committee on National Defense. That way, he said, he can help start investigations into the Witness Protection Program, extra-judicial killings and forced disappearances.

BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO
Bulatlat
Vol. VII, No. 25, July 29-Aug. 4, 2007

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Activists in Canada Give Tribute to Claver

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:21:40 -0400

BY JHONG DELA CRUZ
Bulatlat
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH
Vol. VII, No. 25, July 29-Aug. 4, 2007

Vancouver, British Columbia - In a tribute to signify their protest against the impunity in human rights violations back home, supporters of Alice Omengan-Claver gather July 28 to mark the one year anniversary of her death.

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Kung Gaano Karahas ang Ating Panahon

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:17:19 -0400

NI RICHARD GAPPI
Inilathala ng Bulatlat
Vol. VII, No. 25, July 29-Aug. 4, 2007

Mga mamamayan at artista ng daigdig:

Noon,
nang bumagsak ang bomba-
atomika sa Hiroshima, may
“isang anino na ibinakat ng araw
sa hagdan sa harapan ng isang gusali,
na inupuan ng pagal na mama
na-radiation ang katawan.” *

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Puro Ka Salita, Kulang Ka sa Gawa?

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:15:22 -0400

(Isang Pagsubok sa Diyalektika ng Kritika ng Sandata at Sandata ng Kritika, ayon kay Karl Marx)

NI E. SAN JUAN, JR.
Inilathala ng Bulatlat
Vol. VII, No. 25, July 29-Aug. 4, 2007

[Para kay Karolina]

Pambihira ka
Matatag matingkad mabagsik ang luntiang apoy sa iyong mga mata
Habang dumadampi ang hamog ng umaga

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World’s Educators to Arroyo: End Extrajudicial Killings, Disappearances

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:14:20 -0400

The world’s educators have called on their fellow educator, no less than President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, to end extrajudicial killings – the victims of which included nine teachers – and enforced disappearances.

BY AUBREY MAKILAN
Bulatlat
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH
Vol. VII, No. 25, July 29-Aug. 4, 2007

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Reminiscing Childhood

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:12:37 -0400

The joy of remembering one’s childhood is irreplaceable. But unfortunately, this is not the case for the thousands of Filipino children whose recollection of childhood is tainted with fear, trauma, and distress. Even worse, some never had the chance of building up these memories.

BY MARICAR CINCO
Bulatlat
Human Rights Watch

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Harassment on Burgos Family Intensified during HR Summit, CA Hearing

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:10:38 -0400

Despite the government and the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) consistent denial that they have Jonas Burgos in custody, unidentified men, suspected to be military intelligence agents, have been mysteriously tailing the Burgos family ever since the start of the Supreme Court sponsored human rights summit.

BY DABET CASTAÑEDA
Bulatlat

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ARCHIVES

The ‘Enchanted Cave’

Sugar Crisis Worse than the 70s Looms, Workers Suffer Most

In Their Own Backyard

The Worldwide Network of US Military Bases

Benguet Folk Wary of Second Philex Nego

Militants Skeptical of New Autonomy Push for Cordi

Self-Indictment

The Race is On

More Filipinos Have Trouble Paying for Meds, Water, Power Bills

Most Filipinos Don't Believe Economy is Improving

International Investments: Is Policy Pendulum Swinging Back?

Migrant Groups Protest the State of the Nation

IOM Canadian Delegates Report Back Observations on May 2007 Philippine Elections

Beltran Wants to Probe Witness Protection Program, Slays and Disappearances

Activists in Canada Give Tribute to Claver

Kung Gaano Karahas ang Ating Panahon

Puro Ka Salita, Kulang Ka sa Gawa?

World’s Educators to Arroyo: End Extrajudicial Killings, Disappearances

Reminiscing Childhood

Harassment on Burgos Family Intensified during HR Summit, CA Hearing