America’s Other Glorious War The Pentagon pushes hard for a large increase in troops for Afghanistan. Barack Obama has been calling for the same since well before the November election. Why? What is there about this backward, reactionary, woman-hating, failed state that warrants hundreds of deaths of American and NATO soldiers? That justifies tens of…
Day: January 10, 2009
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This scene at the corner of Kamuning Road cor. Tomas Morato Avenue, Quezon City. (Photo by Raymund Villanueva)
The Monstrosity of War
I am aware that for those who have not experienced war firsthand, an accusation against a supposedly civilized government of the deliberate targeting of medical personnel, who are, in theory, protected by international law, is unbelievable and shocking. But there are others like me who have witnessed such tactics firsthand on several occasions. I saw…
Double-Standard ‘Justice’
The Cuban Revolution: 50 Years After Victory
In a speech in Santiago de Cuba last Jan. 1, Cuban President Raul Castro – the younger brother of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro – described the period 1959-2009 as “the most intense and fruitful half century” in Cuba’s history. The Cuban leader was referring to the 50 years since the victory of the Cuban Revolution,…
Filipinos Seen to Pay More Taxes in 2009
As government fails to resolve its fiscal crisis in 2008 and faces a severe deficit problem, the prospect of more burdensome taxes and shrunken social services looms in 2009. BY IBON FOUNDATION Posted by(Bulatlat.com) As government fails to resolve its fiscal crisis in 2008 and faces a severe deficit problem, the prospect of more burdensome…
Operation Disrupt Democracy in El Salvador
International observers have denounced recent activities of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) as designed to overthrow democratically elected presidents Evo Morales of Bolivia and Hugo Chavez of Venezuela. A similar strategy is underway to undermine the electoral process in El Salvador by striking fear and confusion…
Green Group, Scientists Assail Arroyo Gov’t for Allowing Entry of ‘Giant Polluter’
Environmental advocates and scientists assailed the Arroyo government for allowing the entry of what they deemed as ‘giant polluter.’ BY(Bulatlat.com) Environmental advocates and scientists assailed the Arroyo government for allowing the entry of what they deemed as ‘giant polluter.’ The Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment (Kalikasan PNE) said despite the ExxonMobil’s ‘notorious’ environmental record,…
Oil Prices: A Rollercoaster Ride in 2008
The year 2008 saw a roller coaster ride in prices of crude oil and petroleum products. Studies point to speculation, not the law of supply and demand, as the culprit.
Moro Groups Join Call to Stop Israel’s Attacks on Gaza
Moro groups have joined calls to stop Israel’s attacks on Gaza. They said the Bangsamoro people are, to some extent, beset with similar aggression and feel for the Palestinians in their quest for the right to self-determination. BY BULATLAT INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S WATCH COTABATO CITY – Moro groups have joined calls to stop Israel’s attacks on…
Filipinos in S. Korea Oppose Proposal to Charge Foreign Workers for Food, Lodging
Overseas Filipinos in South Korea opposed a proposal to charge foreign workers the cost of food and lodging currently given free by employers of small- and medium-scale enterprises. BY BULATLAT MIGRANT WATCH Overseas Filipinos in South Korea opposed a proposal to charge foreign workers the cost of food and lodging currently given free by employers…