The tendency to counterpoise “prayer” and “protest” served the ends of Malacanang to diffuse, diminish and blunt the political impact of the broadly-supported action against con-ass, Cha-cha and, verily, against the Arroyo regime itself. By Carol Pagaduan-Araullo BusinessWorld Posted by Bulatlat It took some effort to sustain enthusiasm for the “prayer rally” originally called by…
Day: December 24, 2006
Ilocos Town Tries Guinness for its Indigenous Sleeping Mat
During their first ever Buri festival, the residents of San Juan, Ilocos Sur are trying to land a place in the Guinness Book of World Records by weaving the world’s longest buri mat (palm leaf thatch), spanning four kilometers. By Ace Alegre Contributed to Bulatlat San Juan, Ilocos Sur (approximately 350 kms. north of Manila)…
Aloysius ‘Ochie’ Baes, 1948-2006: Scientist for the People
Dr. Aloysius U. Baes—Ochie, scientist and activist, quietly passed away at the National Kidney Transplant Institute on December 21, 2006. A scientist through and through, he studied chemistry not only that of elements and compounds but also the chemistry of society– the complex interaction of Philippine society, working hard to change the current situation towards…
We Honor and Cherish the Memory of Aloysius ‘Ochie’ Baes, a Scientist for the People
By Prof. Jose Maria Sison Chairperson, International League of Peoples’ Struggle Posted by Bulatlat We in the International League of Peoples’ Struggle (ILPS) are deeply saddened by the sudden demise of our beloved colleague Aloysius “Ochie” Baes, who died of heart failure on December 21, 2006 in the Philippines. We extend our most heartfelt condolences…
Abra Still `Northern Luzon’s Killing Fields’
The assassination of Rep. Luis Bersamin only shows the unabated killings in Abra province. The police’s claim six months ago that peace and order has improved in the area is clearly negated by the various incidents of political killing these past few months. By ACE ALEGRE Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat The killing of Abra…
Cagayan Peasants Denounce Unabated Killings
In Cagayan province, the celebration of Christmas is farthest from the minds of members of militant groups as death squads relentlessly attack them. BY ABE ALMIROL Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat TUGUEGARAO CITY – A youth leader was killed on December 15 while a 64-year old farmer survived an attack on December 17 in two…
Resist Political Persecution, Defend the People’s Rights
We fear. We grieve. We rage. But let us rise above this fear, and transform our grief and rage to an undying commitment to the cause of people’s rights. By Edre U. Olalia* Posted by Bulatlat Naimbag nga agsapa kadakayo amin! A pleasant good morning to all! Nabara a kablaaw kadakayo amin! Militant greetings to…
U.S. and Latin America: Overview for 2006, Perspectives for 2007
The New Year does not promise ‘more of the same’: it will start with a major US military escalation in the Middle East but it will likely end with a greater military debacle, ensuring deepening political crises and increased economic instability both in the Middle East, the US and Latin America. By James Petras Posted…
After the Con-Ass Debacle, the Elections
Having seen the country’s major political pillars festering under the hands of the elite – the presidential office, Congress and the electoral system in particular – the bourgeois election will serve as an opportunity for broadening the masses’ political consciousness about genuine people’s governance and establishing real democratic institutions. By the Policy Study, Publication and…