The very philosophy of the acquisition of wealth of capitalism is becoming a bane to the majority world people who are seeking deeper and deeper into poverty because of the desperate resuscitation of dying capitalism by their governments. For indeed the sufferings of the vast majority of the people is the price for the continued…
Month: September 2008
The Great Switch: Banks Rob People
The US government is on the verge of making an unprecedented financial commitment, likely to cost $700 billion, to buy the bad securities held by large US and foreign financial institutions. Having driven our economy to the edge of financial destruction, the Lords of Finance now want the public to put up the money needed…
US ‘In Need of Rebellion,’ says Howard Zinn
Al Jazeera speaks to Howard Zinn, the author, American historian, social critic and activist, about how the Iraq war damaged attitudes towards the US and why the US “empire” is close to collapse. BY ALJAZEERA.NET Posted by Bulatlat Q: Where is the United States heading in terms of world power and influence? HZ: America has…
Oil Speculation and Under-Recoveries
Whatever happens with oil speculation, the big oil companies are always at the winning end. As oil prices go up, so do the profits of oil companies. How then can they claim for under-recoveries? BY BENJIE OLIVEROS ANALYSIS Bulatlat After going down steadily after reaching a peak of $147 per barrel in July, oil prices…
Justice for Rachelle Mae Palang (1986-2008): Press Freedom Fighter and Nurse of the People
BY THE COLLEGE EDITORS GUILD OF THE PHILIPPINES DEMOCRATIC SPACE Posted by Bulatlat The College Editors Guild of the Philippines, in behalf of its National Office, regional formations and chapters, all member publications and affiliate organizations nationwide and across the globe, expresses its most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Rachelle Mae…
OFW Remittances: a Tool for Development or a Sign of Underdevelopment?
That so many millions of Filipinos are forced to go abroad and that the country is so dependent on remittances actually underscore the great failure of the government to build a solid domestic economy. BY ANGIE DE LARA MIGRANT WATCH Bulatlat The Arroyo government will host the Second Global Forum on Migration and Development this…
Diagnosing Sickness and Fear in Guihulngan
Fifteen doctors who recently joined a humanitarian mission in Guihulngan, Negros Oriental shared that many of the residents’ diseases have been caused by fear of gun toting soldiers roaming their villages. BY RONALYN V. OLEA HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Bulatlat Fifteen doctors who recently joined a humanitarian mission in Guihulngan, Negros Oriental shared their observation that…
Surface James Balao Now!
BY THE ALL UP ACADEMIC EMPLOYEES UNION-BAGUIO CHAPTER ALL UP ACADEMIC EMPLOYEES UNION NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC SPACE 2008 is the Centennial Year of the University of the Philippines. Since January, the entire University System has been celebrating. In fact, in UP Baguio, one of the culminating activities is a Grand Alumni Homecoming on December 5, 2008.…
Part of Diwalwal’s 8,100-Hectare Mining Reserve Up for Bidding
The Arroyo government has declared 8,100 hectares of land at Mt. Diwalwal, which included the gold rush site, as a mineral reserve, taking over full control of its operations. The government has divided the area into three zones: the 729 hectare gold rush site operated by the small miners, another zone open for large scale…
Mining, Typhoon, Geologic Structures Blamed for Benguet Mining Town’s Disasters
Anti-mining groups are blaming large-scale mining operations for the recent tragedies at the mining town of Itogon in Benguet, while the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) readily pointed to typhoon Nina and geologic structures as culprits. BY ACE ALEGRE Contributor Itogon, Benguet (200 kms. North of Manila) – Act of man or act of God?…
Lax Envi Policies Blamed for Itogon Disaster
An anti-mining group in Benguet province said that the disaster in one of the mining villages of Itogon town that buried 16 small-scale miners is traceable to lax environmental and pro-corporate policies of the country. BY ARTHUR L. ALLAD-IW Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat BAGUIO CITY (246 kms north of Manila) – An anti-mining group…