A village chief and a councilor was shot dead after meeting with soldiers from the 69th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army. Their companion, another councilor, is in critical condition. BY DABET CASTAÑEDA Bulatlat.com Village chief Victorina Gomez with two councilors, Romeo Atienza and Rey Macabili were walking a few meters away from the barangay…
Day: December 24, 2005
Political Survival over People’s Welfare
In theory, the national budget can be a powerful mechanism for ensuring that public resources are used for the welfare of the majority. Unfortunately, narrow interests have perpetually hijacked the direction of Philippine economic policy and this is fully reflected in the national government budgets annually drawn up and implemented. By Sonny Africa Bulatlat.com President…
NPA Grew Beyond ‘Critical Mass’ in 2005; Dramatic increase in tactical offensives
Rebel spokesman Gregorio “Ka Roger” Rosal claims the New People’s Army (NPA) now has an equivalent of 27 battalions or roughly around 13, 500 regular fighters. These exclude members of barrio militia units or what Rosal describes as “peasants by day, NPA fighters by night.” BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO Bulatlat.com A few weeks ago, Malacañang…