Nicole’s case is not just rape. It is also a case against the presence of U.S. troops in the country, a violation of our sovereignty. It is not only Nicole’s dignity which has been violated. The Filipino people’s dignity is also trampled upon whenever U.S. troops conduct military exercises in our country; participate in combat…
Day: November 19, 2006
Gov’t Hiding Real Plans for Proposed Integration – Health Workers
Health workers and union representatives of the National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Philippine Heart Center, Lung Center of the Philippines, the Philippine Children’s Medical Center and the East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC), which will be affected by the planned integration and creation of the Philippine Center for Specialized Health Care (PCSHC), said that the Department…
Soldiers Nab Three Civilians in Pampanga
Jonel Lumabe, Romulos Robinos, and Ryan Supan, residents of Pampanga, are the latest victims of military atrocities in Central Luzon. They were taken from their homes by soldiers belonging to the 69th Infantry Battalion. BY BULATLAT Jonel Lumabe, Romulos Robinos, and Ryan Supan, residents of Pampanga, are the latest victims of military atrocities in Central…
Soldiers Harass Unions to Disaffiliate with KMU
After 72 cases of labor-related murders and 10 cases of disappearances, workers and union leaders denounce yet another form of trade union harassment – this time, soldiers are forcing progressive unions to disaffiliate with the militant Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU or May First Movement). BY DABET CASTAÑEDA Bulatlat After 72 cases of labor-related murders and…
Farmers Acquitted; Soldiers in Palo Massacre Face Criminal Suit
On Nov. 21 last year, they were fired upon by soldiers just as they were preparing to till a land that had just been awarded to them by the Department of Agrarian Reform. Many of them were killed and eight of those who survived the carnage were hauled off to jail and swamped with criminal…