Addressing the impact of the lowering peso value requires more than the mitigating measures government has so far implemented, including the hedge fund set up by the DBP, and Malacañang’s fiscal stimulus program BY SONNY AFRICA IBON Features Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VIII, No. 1, February 3-9, 2008 A year ago, President Gloria Arroyo was…
Day: February 5, 2008
CBCP’s National Rural Congress II: Battle Ground for Extension or Rejection of CARP
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines [CBCP] is affirming its commitment to support Filipino farmers through the holding of the Second National Rural Congress [NRC II], but a battle ground between pro and anti CARP advocates appears to have emerged in the process. BY ABNER BOLOS Gitnang Luson News Service Posted by Bulatlat Vol.…
Son of Arrested KMP Leader Seeks Villar, JDV Help to Free Father
The son of Randall Echanis, deputy secretary general of the militant peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP orPeasant Movement of the Philippines), has sought the help of Senate President Manuel Villar and House Speaker Jose de Venecia to facilitate the immediate and unconditional release of his father. BY GERRY ALBERT CORPUZ Contributed to Bulatlat…
Davao’s Salesladies are Glad They Can Finally Sit Down at Work
Although the ordinance allows women temporary reprieve in the workplace, it does not seek to reduce women’s multiple burden at home. In fact, Ibuyan pointed out that the ordinance will help working women serve their families better. BY MARILOU M. AGUIRRE Davao Today Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VIII, No. 1, February 3-9, 2008 DAVAO CITY…
Japanese Pastors Learn Shocking Things About Davao Bananas
Outraged by the “inhuman” treatment of workers in a Compostela Valley banana plantation, a Japanese pastor promises himself to stop eating bananas. BY GERMELINA A. LACORTE Davao Today Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VIII, No. 1, February 3-9, 2008 Outraged by the “inhuman” treatment of workers in a Compostela Valley banana plantation, a Japanese pastor promises…
Obstructing the Truth
Obstructing the Truth. The recent reopening of the Senate investigations on the controversial National Broadband Network (NBN) deal the Philippine government and China’s ZTE Corp. (By Flon Faurillo/bulatlat.com)
Pawikans Rescued
Pawikans Rescued. The releasing of pawikans (marine turtles) at the pawikan hatchery in barangay (village) Old Poblacion in Maitum, Sarangani is one of the events during the Bangsi Festival held on Jan. 25 and 26.(Photo by MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE/Bulatlat.com)
Peace Talks Nearing Dead End, Says MILF Panel Chief
Real movement in the peace talks is possible only if both parties–especially the GRP–can find “a way forward,” MILF Negotiating Panel chairman Mohagher Iqbal said. BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO Bulatlat Vol. VIII, No. 1, February 3-6, 2008 The peace negotiations between the Government of the Republic (GRP) of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation…