While there is a unity among various political forces on the campaign to remove President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from office, there are different ideas on who or what should replace Macapagal-Arroyo should she be unseated. BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO Bulatlat.com The July 13 rally along Ayala Avenue in Makati City calling for the removal of President…
Month: July 2005
Giving the Working Class Struggle a Better Tune
You may not see or hear this group croon tophit songs – ever. But this group bears plenty of guts and muscles in pursuit of their lofty goals. by Dennis Espada Bulatlat.com The Kulturang Ugnayan ng Makabayang Sining Anakpawis (Kumasa or Cultural Link of Patriotic and Working Class Art) is set to release soon their…
Mrs. Arroyo: Step Down
By the Board of Women’s Work United Methodist Church Bulatlat.com At such a crucial time in our nation’s life, when President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s moral ascendancy and legitimacy is clouded with doubt and uncertainty, we, the United Methodist women of faith, share with the people the struggles against all that have diminished life, and likewise, share…
Women March!
By the WOMEN’s Movement for Arroyo’s Resignation and Regime Change Bulatlat.com We, women, who have gathered here today, call on Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to step down. Emerging from our homes, schools, workplaces and communities, we lend our voices to the thundering call for the immediate resignation of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Today, we forge our unity against a…
May Bagyo’t Rilim At Liwanag
NI RICHARD GAPPI Bulatlat Bulatlat.com Pag-asa ay nag-ulat Gloria ay di babagsak Kung ula’y pumapatak Sikat ang araw dapat Bago baha’y humulas Sa kalsada’y tumaas Payong nati’y baliktad. – Angono, Rizal Bulatlat Bulatlat.com
Personal Views and Commentaries on CBCP Statement
By Bishop Oscar Cruz Bulatlat.com CBCP does not demand the resignation of the President. It does not have the authority to do so. It does not claim the prerogative of so doing. It is presumptuous for the CBCP to impose or dictate upon the President to resign. BUT: CBCP says that the President may not…
Apayao Folk Oppose Anglo-American Mining Firm
A mining company dangled P100,000 ($1,782.53) and employment opportunities on the poor residents, but the latter are still unwavering in their stand against its exploration. The company is still not welcome to explore the area because of the people’s sense of history. BY SARAH DEKDEKEN-SIBAYAN Northern Dispatch Bulatlat.com Conner, Apayao – The Anglo-American Platinum Corporation…
Overseas Filipinos Press for Gloria’s Ouster
‘Hello, Garci!’ ringtones make waves in New York rally An increasing number of Filipinos in Canada, the United States, Hong Kong and Europe want President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to resign now. Their demand came up in protest rallies held in major cities abroad last week. By Bulatlat Bulatlat.com An increasing number of Filipinos in Canada, the…
Impeachment Move vs Arroyo Steams Ahead
Just more than a week before the state-of-the-nation address (SONA), opposition members of Congress are busy maneuvering to ensure that someone else will stand before them in next year’s SONA. BY DABET CASTAÑEDA It is only 10 days before the second session of the 13th Congress opens on July 25. Ordinarily, many of the congressmen…
GMA Resign Now
Ni Raul Funilas Posted by Bulatlat Bulatlat.com Gabundok na basurahan at gusaling G Langaw at bulok ang nakatirang animal. L Oo, iyan ang palasyong andas na nakaupo O Raw ay mga ekspertong magpaandar. R Isinantabi ang isinisigaw ng marami I At sempre, lahat ng perahan ay kanila; A May jueteng, may Pidal at alam na…
Arroyo Allies Threaten to Dismember Republic
Pro-Arroyo local officials continue to threaten they would secede from the republic if the embattled president is removed from office. By Cheryll D. Fiel Bulatlat.com DAVAO CITY – First, it was the Ilocos Republic in northern Philippines. Then, this was followed by the Cebu Republic in central Visayas. Now, pro-Arroyo local executives in Mindanao, southern…