Day: October 13, 2008

BY BULATLAT The fourth impeachment complaint against Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was filed at 7:40 am today. Jose de Venecia III was joined by Editha Burgos, Erlinda Cadapan and Concepcion Empeño, mothers of missing activists Jonas Burgos, Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño. Other complainants are Rolex Suplico, Josefina Lichauco, Harry Roque, Renato Constantino, Jr., Henri Kahn,…


‘Tong’ Collection? A taxi driver scratches the back of his head as he is accosted by policemen, who search his vehicle. The policemen do not seem to have anything on him but they search the taxi through and through. From the looks of it, this is a kotong (extortion) operation — a favorite activity of policemen assigned to traffic duty. (Photo by Ace Alegre/Bulatlat.com)