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Detained Pastor Ordered Released by Court of Appeals
Detained Pastor Ordered Released by Court of Appeals
Bulatlat.com Detained Pastor Berlin Guerrero was ordered released to the custody of his lawyers this morning by the Court of Appeals (CA). A United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) pastor, Guerrero was abducted May 27, 2007 by elements of the Naval...
Arroyo Holds on to 12% VAT on Oil, Power
Arroyo Holds on to 12% VAT on Oil, Power
The 12-percent value-added tax (VAT) on oil will remain despite popular demand to have it scrapped, as Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo stood pat on her position that her government gets funds for pro-poor projects from the said revenue measure. BY LYN V. RAMO Northern...
Repeal of Mining Law an Uphill Fight, Solon Says
Repeal of Mining Law an Uphill Fight, Solon Says
As majority of representatives are in favor of mining, a few legislators consider the push for the repeal of the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 or Republic Act No. 7942 as an uphill battle. BY CYE REYES Northern Dispatch Posted by (Bulatlat.com) Vol. VIII, No. 24,...
Serving Several Generations
Serving Several Generations
Serving Several Generations. Caption
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State of the People
State of the People
State of the People. Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo may well be expected to give this year a State of the Nation Address (SoNA) that is merely an extended version of her “Ramdam ang Kaunlaran” (Progress is Felt) slogan. Only her sycophants in Congress will applaud...
Sleeping Soundly
Sleeping Soundly
Sleeping Soundly. The baby sleeps soundly, oblivious of the hustle and bustle and the heat of the day, as the mother tries to eke out a living on one of Metro Manila’s busy streets. He does not seem to particularly mind that he lies on a considerably uneven...
Lateral Attrition Act of 2005 to Bring Mass Layoffs – Gov’t Employees’ Group
Lateral Attrition Act of 2005 to Bring Mass Layoffs – Gov’t Employees’ Group
The “massacre” of government employees’ jobs begins now that the Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the constitutionality of the much disputed Republic Act No. 9335 or the Lateral Attrition Act of 2005, authored by Quezon Rep. Danilo E. Suarez. BY NOEL SALES BARCELONA...
In Mindanao, ERs Sold at P40-60T a Set
In Mindanao, ERs Sold at P40-60T a Set
BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO Bulatlat ELECTION WATCH / BREAKING NEWS May 14, 2007 - 1:58pm The Moro human rights group Kawagib disclosed that election returns are being sold in Mindanao for P40,000-60,000 ($847.82-1,271.72 based on a $1:P47.18 exchange rate as of...
Canvassing in Manila Could Take a Week
Canvassing in Manila Could Take a Week
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY AUBREY SC MAKILAN Bulatlat ELECTION WATCH/BREAKING NEWS May 16, 2007 - 1:44pm Due to shortage in manpower, the canvassing of votes in Manila could take a week. Jovencio Balangquit, chair of the Commission on Elections Board of Canvassers of...
Creating Historical Milestones: Overseas Filipino Workers and Australian Unions
Creating Historical Milestones: Overseas Filipino Workers and Australian Unions
Australian unions are turning out to be at the forefront of the fight for OFWs brought into Australia under the Liberal government’s notorious S457 visa scheme. Filipino migrant workers in turn are making history in Australian labour records. BY ANIBETH DESIERTO...
To the Hilt
To the Hilt
Any ruling regime should quake at being accused -- much more proven -- as one that cannot be trusted to execute foreign-funded projects reasonably “free” of corruption. The fact that the World Bank has taken official notice, enough to investigate and to suspend the...
Ang Gloria ng Tulansangan
Ang Gloria ng Tulansangan
NI MICHAEL FRANCIS C. ANDRADA Inilathala ng Bulatlat Vol. VIII, No. 5, March 2-8, 2008 1. My name is Deal or no deal Kris or Banker Offer ni Banker Higher to lower Hindi marunong magbasa My name is Mole or No Mole ZTE or Joey DV Offer ng ZTE Higher to highest Hindi...
Babay Gloria
Babay Gloria
(To the tune of “Bye Bye Love”) BY BAGONG BAYANI AYAW KAY GLORIA* Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VIII, No. 5, March 2-8, 2008 Chorus: Bye-bye Gloria, bye-bye cabinet Kayo'y umalis We're gonna kick you out Bye-bye Gloria, bye-bye cabinet 'Wag nang makulit We're gonna kick...
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Let No Evil
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Let No Evil
The question is not whether another people power would weaken the institutions of democracy. The question is whether we see and hear the evil happening all around us; and whether we would let it persist in our midst. BY BENJIE OLIVEROS ANALYSIS Bulatlat Vol. VIII,...
The Lozada Exposés and Prospects for the Anti-GMA Movement
The Lozada Exposés and Prospects for the Anti-GMA Movement
Interview with Jose Maria Sison Following Lozada’s exposés, rallies and other types of protest actions have become more and more frequent – with several of these demanding no less than the President’s removal or resignation from office, and others demanding truth...
Arroyo was Installed to the Presidency by People Power; People Power may also Unseat Her
Arroyo was Installed to the Presidency by People Power; People Power may also Unseat Her
The short-term trajectory of the build-up of indignation rallies and communal action-oriented prayers is toward increasing the public pressure for the incumbent president's resignation or removal. However, a more resounding voice and collective force may need to...
Thousands Rally in Makati for Arroyo Resignation
Thousands Rally in Makati for Arroyo Resignation
Thousands of people from various political stripes joined an interfaith rally Feb. 29 at the corner of Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas in Makati City’s business district, calling on President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to resign from office over the controversial...
Fisherfolk Group Exposes Another Secret Deal with China, Decries Sell-out
Fisherfolk Group Exposes Another Secret Deal with China, Decries Sell-out
Fisherfolk group Pamalakaya exposed another secret government deal with China, which will allow Chinese oil companies to undertake offshore mining inside the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). BY GERRY ALBERT CORPUZ Contributed to Bulatlat Vol. VIII, No. 5,...
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