Analysis

SC Asked to Review Anti-Poor Rulings

alex — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:55:07 -0400

In interpreting the law, the court should be on the side of upholding (or even expanding) the rights of those who have less in life.

BY CENTER FOR PEOPLE EMPOWERMENT IN GOVERNANCE (CenPEG)
ANALYSIS
Bulatlat
Vol. VIII, No. 22, July 6-12, 2008

Freeing the Press

alex — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:48:55 -0400

The unabated killings of journalists and the power that local political warlords continue to wield in the provinces; the continuous pressures exerted by the Arroyo administration on the media; the serious implications of the decision of the Makati Regional Trial Court which virtually legalizes police repression on media; and the self-imposed limitations of media agencies and journalists

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Disasters, Disasters

benjie — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:34:00 -0400

The Filipino people are barely able to cope with weekly oil price hikes, increasing prices of rice, pork, food, and groceries, worsening unemployment, high tuition and costs of education, and impending fare hikes when Typhoon Frank wreaked havoc on the country.

BY BENJIE OLIVEROS
ANALYSIS
Bulatlat
Vol.VIII, No, 21, June 29-July 5, 2008

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Another Triple Whammy

alex — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:19:31 -0400

Unabated oil price increases, soaring food prices, and worsening unemployment are plaguing the Filipino people today. And contrary to its claims, the Arroyo government cannot escape its accountability for it.

BY BENJIE OLIVEROS
ANALYSIS
Bulatlat
Vol. VIII, No. 20, June 22-28, 2008

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Crisis Management, Arroyo Style

alex — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:44:23 -0400

With the vast executive powers it wields and the financial resources at its disposal, the Arroyo administration should be able to grapple with the country's woes by the horns, so to speak, and navigate past danger zones.

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On Pessimism and Hope Amid the Surge in Oil Prices

alex — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:42:07 -0400

Pessimism among the Filipino people is worsening. This is understandable as there is not let-up in increases in oil prices. Pump prices have already increased 14 times, as of this writing, since the start of the year. But there is still hope; and hope lies on the people themselves.

BY BENJIE OLIVEROS
ANALYSIS
Vol. VIII, No. 19, June 15-21, 2008

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Tokenism

benjie — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:28:05 -0400

The problem with those practicing tokenism is that they always make sure that their efforts are seen and publicized; it’s as is if they are doing a lot, when well in fact, they have done close to nothing, in terms of impact.

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Peak Oil or Peak Prices

benjie — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:29:25 -0400

World oil prices finally dropped by $4 per barrel May 29 when there seems to be no end to the surge in oil prices. Is the volatility of oil prices caused by Peak Oil or Peak Prices?

BY BENJIE OLIVEROS
ANALYSIS
Bulatlat
Vol. VIII, No, 17, June 1-7, 2008

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Crispin Beltran: Most Outstanding Legislator

admin — Sat, 24 May 2008 06:04:46 -0400

In session, Beltran stood tall and dignified among many, untainted by the corruption that soiled many multimillionaire-congressmen's seats.

BY THE CENTER FOR PEOPLE EMPOWERMENT IN GOVERNANCE
ANALYSIS
Posted by Bulatlat
Vol. VIII, No. 16, May 25-31, 2008

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Ka Bel: the Man and his Principles

admin — Sat, 24 May 2008 06:02:32 -0400

Family, friends and neighbors, colleagues, the media, and kasamas (comrades) are heaping praises on Crispin “Ka Bel” Beltran; and rightfully so, for who can question the integrity and commitment to serve of a man who was true to being from the working class till the time of his death.

BY BENJIE OLIVEROS
ANALYSIS
Bulatlat

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