It will perhaps be a tall order to remember any year in which the Philippines was rocked by more controversies than in 2008. But there were also events that provided reasons to think and believe that there is still hope for the Philippines. Let us look back at the year that was by taking stock of the people who, in our estimation, are the top newsmakers of 2008.
The year 2008 was for the most part a bad year for Filipino workers, as their rights were under attack. But there were some rays of light. BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO YEAREND REPORT – LABOR Bulatlat The labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU or May 1st Movement)...
Ushering of a New Day. Rizal Street. (Photo by Owen Segovia Bayog)
The year 2008 is replete with different forms of attacks against overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The year is also marked by the continuing struggle of today’s modern-day heroes not only for their rights and welfare but also against government policies affecting...
Filipino immigrants and migrant workers in the United States, Canada and Hong Kong joined protests calling for a stop to Israeli attacks on Gaza. BY RONALYN V. OLEA MIGRANT WATCH Bulatlat Filipino immigrants and migrant workers in the United States, Canada and Hong...
Philippine National Police Director General Avelino Razon, Jr. said that the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) remains the biggest threat to national security. BY LYN V. RAMO Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat BAGUIO CITY (246 kmsd. North of Manila) --...
The young generation of Baguio is ready to face the New Year with the resolve to forge a group of human rights defenders this 2009. BY THE NORTHERN DISPATCH HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Posted by Bulatlat BAGUIO CITY (246 kms. North of Manila)— The young generation of Baguio...
The public would get a glimpse of the interior and fixtures of the Mansion House this year if plans for an open house would push through as part of the city's centennial celebrations. BY THE NORTHERN DISPATCH Posted by Bulatlat BAGUIO CITY (246 kms. North of...
A new book on the Cordillera land question is just off the press. BY PIO VERZOLA JR. Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat BAGUIO CITY (246 kms. North of Manila)—A new book on the Cordillera land question is just off the press. The Cordillera Peoples Alliance...
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