The conduct that was displayed by our “Honourable” representatives and senators during the opening of the 14th Congress was exasperating and unbecoming but not totally surprising. After all, the race towards the 2010 elections has already begun. For the Filipino people, this may be an opportune time to raise our issues and demands as politicians…
Month: July 2007
Self-Indictment
It is not surprising that de facto President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo hardly mentioned the “war on terror” in her annual State-of-the-Nation-Address (SoNA). Not a word about how this small but favorite ally of great big white brother is faring in the “second front against terrorism.” Is it because there is nothing bright or rosy to report?…
Militants Skeptical of New Autonomy Push for Cordi
The Regional Development Council (RDC)-initiated grassroots information drive to determine the contents of a third Organic Act for a Cordillera Autonomous Region was welcomed by a militant indigenous alliance here. The Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA), however, doubts whether a people-based and -inspired autonomy will be achieved, with the people’s rejections of the past two Organic…
Benguet Folk Wary of Second Philex Nego
Residents of Barangay Camp 3 in Tuba, Benguet are wary of the NCIP-scheduled “negotiation between Philex Mining Corporation and the host indigenous cultural community” set for Aug. 14 right at the open-pit area in Sitio Alang. BY LYN V. RAMO Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat Vol. Jo. 25, July 29-Aug 4, 2007 TUBA, Benguet –…
The Worldwide Network of US Military Bases
By Prof. Jules Dufour Global Research, July 1, 2007 Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 25, July 29- Aug. 4, 2007 The Worldwide control of humanity’s economic, social and political activities is under the helm of US corporate and military power. Underlying this process are various schemes of direct and indirect military intervention. These US…
Harassment on Burgos Family Intensified during HR Summit, CA Hearing
Despite the government and the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) consistent denial that they have Jonas Burgos in custody, unidentified men, suspected to be military intelligence agents, have been mysteriously tailing the Burgos family ever since the start of the Supreme Court sponsored human rights summit. BY DABET CASTAÑEDA Bulatlat HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Vol.…
Reminiscing Childhood
The joy of remembering one’s childhood is irreplaceable. But unfortunately, this is not the case for the thousands of Filipino children whose recollection of childhood is tainted with fear, trauma, and distress. Even worse, some never had the chance of building up these memories. BY MARICAR CINCO Bulatlat Human Rights Watch Vol. VII, No. 25,…
World’s Educators to Arroyo: End Extrajudicial Killings, Disappearances
The world’s educators have called on their fellow educator, no less than President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, to end extrajudicial killings – the victims of which included nine teachers – and enforced disappearances. BY AUBREY MAKILAN Bulatlat HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Vol. VII, No. 25, July 29-Aug. 4, 2007 “A good teacher leads by example.” The world’s educators…
Puro Ka Salita, Kulang Ka sa Gawa?
(Isang Pagsubok sa Diyalektika ng Kritika ng Sandata at Sandata ng Kritika, ayon kay Karl Marx) NI E. SAN JUAN, JR. Inilathala ng Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 25, July 29-Aug. 4, 2007 [Para kay Karolina] Pambihira ka Matatag matingkad mabagsik ang luntiang apoy sa iyong mga mata Habang dumadampi ang hamog ng umaga Sa iyong…
Kung Gaano Karahas ang Ating Panahon
NI RICHARD GAPPI Inilathala ng Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 25, July 29-Aug. 4, 2007 Mga mamamayan at artista ng daigdig: Noon, nang bumagsak ang bomba- atomika sa Hiroshima, may “isang anino na ibinakat ng araw sa hagdan sa harapan ng isang gusali, na inupuan ng pagal na mama na-radiation ang katawan.” * Humiwalay sa katawang…
Activists in Canada Give Tribute to Claver
BY JHONG DELA CRUZ Bulatlat HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Vol. VII, No. 25, July 29-Aug. 4, 2007 Vancouver, British Columbia – In a tribute to signify their protest against the impunity in human rights violations back home, supporters of Alice Omengan-Claver gather July 28 to mark the one year anniversary of her death. Claver, wife of…