Even as he is still elated over his latest victory in the Dutch courts, NDFP chief political consultant and ILPS chairman Jose Maria Sison is calling on all supporters of the GRP-NDFP peace negotiations to protest what he described as the “unjust actions” by the U.S., Philippine and Dutch governments. BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO Bulatlat…
Day: October 8, 2007
Filipina Caregiver in Canada Killed, another Dream Ending in Tragedy
Members of the Filipino community across Canada expressed grief and outrage over the death of another Filipina live-in caregiver Jocelyn Dulnuan, 27 years old, saying that the “murder” is not an “isolated case.” BY AUBREY SC MAKILAN MIGRANT WATCH Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 35, October 7-13, 2007 Members of the Filipino community across Canada expressed…
Benguet Activist Leader Accused of Murder, Jailed
“He is a law-abiding citizen. He has done nothing wrong. He does not deserve to be treated like this. He should be released immediately and unconditionally.” This was the statement of Windel Bolinget of the Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA), a colleague of Jose “Joe” Cawiding who was arrested by police on Oct. 1 for allegedly…
Abra Remains as ‘Killing Fields,’ 8 Killed in Five Days
The telling tale is reflected in the gunning down of, Bucay town councilor Nito Sales in broad daylight at around 10 a.m. Friday. The victim, a former policeman, is yet the latest in the statistics of the ‘Killing Fields’ after gunmen killed a female clerk of court also in Bucay on Monday also in broad…
Green Groups Condemn Killing of Anti-Mining Advocate in Romblon
The killing of Arman Marin by an employee of the Sibuyan Nickel Properties Development Corporation, said the Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment (PNE), is the latest in a series of deaths related to the Arroyo administration’s mining projects. Kalikasan PNE identified 17 killings, including that of Marin, as occurring in relation to the people’s…
It’s a Shame
They have stolen the vote; they are stealing taxpayers’ money; they have been stealing the lives of those whose only sin is to work for the common good; and they continue stealing what is left of our national pride. If we let them get away with it, the shame will be on us all. BY…
Duterte Wants Child-Protection Law Scrapped
For Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, a 15-year-old child is old enough to discern what is right from wrong and, as such, should be held accountable for his actions. BY CHERYLL D. FIEL Davao Today Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 35, October 7-13, 2007 DAVAO CITY — For Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, a 15-year-old child…
AFP ‘Test Missions’ during Ramadhan Slammed
“It is difficult for our brothers and sisters in the war-torn areas of Basilan to observe one of the important pillars of Islam when the guns and bombs of the Philippine Army are aimed at them,” said Amirah Ali Lidasan, national president of the Suara Bangsamoro party. She added that Moro civilians are vulnerable to…
Philippines’s Tobacco Capital Seeks Closer Look at Tobacco Industry
The local government of Ilocos Sur, the country’s tobacco capital, is seeking for a closer look at the problems hounding the industry especially with regards its competitiveness with other producers around the world, as well as its financial viability. BY ACE ALEGRE Contributed to Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 35, October 7-13, 2007 VIGAN CITY (407…
Tongue Tied: Foreign Students and the Limitations of the English Language
For the foreign student, learning English is only a means to an end. The option to learn English enhances his/her chances of landing a high-end job in his/her homeland. For the Filipino, on the other hand, mastery of the English language becomes essential for survival in an environment where English proficiency does not necessarily mean…
Boat Ride at Marine Park
A man paddles as his guests watch over the coral garden of Tuka Marine Park in Kiamba, Sarangani. The park has four white-sand coves with thick forest cover, and diverse marine life – what more can you ask for? BY SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE Contributed to Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 35, October 7-13, 2007