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2nd storyRepeal of Mining Law an Uphill Fight, Solon SaysAs majority of representatives are in favor of mining, a few legislators consider the push for the repeal of the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 or Republic Act No. 7942 as an uphill battle. BY CYE REYES ( categories: )
ILPS: Inspiring Peoples to Fight for a New and Better WorldInterview with Prof. Jose Maria Sison on the International League of Peoples' Struggle (ILPS) The International League of People’s Struggle (ILPS) successfully held its Third International Assembly (TIA) in Hong Kong from June 18 to 20. Prof. Jose Maria Sison was re-elected as chairperson of the International Coordinating Committee (ICC). BY D. L. MONDELO ( categories: )
Arroyo: RP to be One of World's Richest in 20 yearsAddressing members of political parties in Cordillera, Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo once again declared that the Philippines will be among the world’s richest in 20 years. Government statistics, however, belie claims of economic growth. BY LYN V. RAMO ( categories: )
Arroyo Holds on to 12% VAT on Oil, PowerThe 12-percent value-added tax (VAT) on oil will remain despite popular demand to have it scrapped, as Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo stood pat on her position that her government gets funds for pro-poor projects from the said revenue measure. BY LYN V. RAMO ( categories: )
Lift VAT to Moderate Price HikesLifting the reformed value-added tax (RVAT) on oil would deliver more direct and indirect benefits to millions of poor Filipinos through lower prices. BY IBON FOUNDATION ( categories: )
Global Oil Giants, Local Big 3 Profiting from SpeculationWorld oil prices are bloated by speculation in oil markets, and local firms Petron, Shell, and Chevron Philippines which are domestic agents of the global oil monopolies are passing on this overpricing to consumers. This has resulted in record oil industry profits at the expense of hyper-inflation. BY IBON FOUNDATION ( categories: )
‘Rise Up!’PHOTO ESSAY ( categories: )
Students Walk Out, ‘Rise Up for Meaningful Change’More than 2,000 college and high school students walked out of their classes, July 18 to protest the worsening economic crisis. They vowed to conduct more of these actions until Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo steps down. BY JEFFREY OCAMPO ( categories: )
Groups Slam Upholding of Secrecy on JPEPAIn its decision, the Supreme Court (SC) recently upheld the secrecy of the negotiations on the controversial Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). An anti-JPEPA coalition and an environmental group said the decision sets a dangerous precedent on future economic agreements entered into by the Philippine government. BY BULATLAT ( categories: )
UP will forge through Risk-filled Neoliberal Terrain; so will Militant Activism PersistAn Outsider’s View of the University of the Philippines delivered as part of the UP Centennial Lecture Series on July 10, 2008 at the NISMED, UP Diliman ( categories: )
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