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Fil-Am Activists Demand Sison Removal from U.S. 'Terror' List

benjie — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:25:01 -0400

BY BULATLAT
Posted 2:25 p.m., July 4, 2008

After South African Leader Nelson Mandela was dropped off from the United States immigration watchlist of possible terrorists, an activist group called on the US government to eliminate Prof. Jose Maria Sison from the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) list of the U.S. Department of State.

Int'l Media Groups Condemn Killing of Filipino Journalist

benjie — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:20:10 -0400

BY BULATLAT
Posted 12:20 p.m., July 3, 2008

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) expressed outrage at the murder of Philippines news correspondent and radio host Bert Sison in Sariaya, Quezon, 100 km southeast of the capital, on June 30.

Resolution to Probe Transport, Use of Endosulfan Filed

benjie — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:50:37 -0400

BY BULATLAT
Posted 3:50 p.m., July 2, 2008

Gabriela Women's Party (GWP) representatives filed Tuesday a resolution calling on Congress to investigate the transport of 10,000kgs of the toxic pesticide Endosulfan in the ill-fated MV Princess of the Stars.

Review Regulations on Pesticides, Solons Urged

benjie — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:16:18 -0400

BY BULATLAT
Posted 12:16 p.m., June 30, 2008

Farmers' groups, scientists and environmental advocates appealed to Philippine legislators to review all regulations on pesticides use. The demand came after Endosulfan, a highly-toxic pesticide, was found in the sunken Sulpicio Lines ship M/V Princess of the Stars.

Activists Welcome SC Forum on Economic, Social, Cultural Rights

benjie — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:02:55 -0400

BY BULATLAT
Posted 12:02 p.m., June 30, 2008

The multi-sectoral Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan or New Patriotic Alliance) has welcomed as a “positive development” the Supreme Court-initiated “Forum on Increasing Access to Justice: Bridging Gaps, Removing Roadblocks,” which is being held today at the Court of Appeals.

Militants Protest Unabated Hikes in Oil, Rice Prices

alex — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:25:14 -0400

BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO
Bulatlat
Posted 7:25 p.m., June 26, 2008

New U.S.-RP Agri Deal Spells ‘New Storm’ for Philippine Farmers, Group Says

alex — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:22:15 -0400

BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO
Bulatlat
Posted 7:22 p.m., June 26, 2008

Environmental Group Says Bases Clean-up should be in Main Agenda of GMA-Bush Talks

benjie — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:35:59 -0400

BY BULATLAT
Posted 12:35 p.m., June 25, 2008

An environmental group has said that the clean-up of the former U.S. military bases in the Philippines should be included in the main agenda of the meeting between Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and U.S. President George W. Bush.

World Activists Demand Release of Detained Filipino Peasant Leader

benjie — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:00:22 -0400

BY BULATLAT
Posted 1:00 p.m., June 23, 2008

Moro Group Opposes U.S. Oil Firm's Exploration in Sulu

benjie — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:58:19 -0400

BY BULATLAT
Posted 12:58 p.m., June 23, 2008

COTABATO CITY - The Suara Bangsamoro (Voice of the Moro People) voiced out its opposition to the programmed exploration of US-based oil firm Exxon Mobil Corporation in the country.