Video: US War on Terror Devastates Mindanao — Luz Ilagan
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12% VAT on LPG, Enough to Buy a Meal for a Family
12% VAT on LPG, Enough to Buy a Meal for a Family
Based on the computations of the Center for Women Resources (CWR), the 12-percent Value-Added Tax (VAT) on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is already enough to buy one meal for a family. BY ALDWIN QUITASOL Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat Based on the...
OFWs Mark Death Anniversary of Flor Contemplacion
OFWs Mark Death Anniversary of Flor Contemplacion
Overseas Filipino workers from different parts of the globe commemorated the 14th death anniversary of Flor Contemplacion, March 17. BY RONALYN V. OLEA MIGRANT WATCH Bulatlat Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from different parts of the globe commemorated the 14th...
Deceased Filipina Caregiver an ‘OFW par Excellence’, Migrants’ Group Says
Deceased Filipina Caregiver an ‘OFW par Excellence’, Migrants’ Group Says
A migrants’ group paid tribute to Juana Tejada, the Filipino caregiver who campaigned for overseas Filipino workers’ (OFW) and immigrants’ rights in Canada even while waging a fight against cancer. In its tribute, Migrante International called her a “female OFW par...
Oppose the US Invasion and Occupation of Iraq, Demand Total, Immediate and Unconditional Withdrawal of US and Other Foreign Forces of Aggression
Oppose the US Invasion and Occupation of Iraq, Demand Total, Immediate and Unconditional Withdrawal of US and Other Foreign Forces of Aggression
After six years of brutal occupation following the widely condemned US-led invasion of Iraq in March 2003, the US government has found itself more isolated than ever before. The people of the world are outraged that at a horrendous cost the US has committed the...
Audio: ‘Where’s the Change, Obama?’
Audio: ‘Where’s the Change, Obama?’
Has Obama Reneged on His Promise?
‘Nicole’ Ex-Lawyer on Termination of Services: I was Prepared for This
‘Nicole’ Ex-Lawyer on Termination of Services: I was Prepared for This
Evalyn Ursua, whose services as lawyer of Subic rape victim “Nicole” were recently terminated, says she was prepared for such a possibility. Still, she went on, and credits her erstwhile client for sticking it out “during the (most) difficult period.”
Reagan: The Great American Socialist
Reagan: The Great American Socialist
His redistributionist obsession led to a perversity in the law. The wealthiest faced a 28 percent tax rate, while those with lower incomes faced a 33 percent rate; in addition, the bottom rate climbed from 11 percent to 15 percent. For the first time in history,...
The HDI Oscars: Slumdogs vs Billionaires
The HDI Oscars: Slumdogs vs Billionaires
The Indian economy also grew at 9.6 per cent in 2006-07 and 9.4 per cent in 2005-06.) Those supposedly glory days when we churned out 53 dollar billionaires also nourished India’s plummet to 132nd rank in human development. As so often in history, the rich grew...
Getting Away with Rape
Getting Away with Rape
The release of Jalosjos, despite the two life terms, and the virtual release of Smith, despite the conviction, show the state of the justice system under the Arroyo government and the character of this administration BY BENJIE OLIVEROS ANALYSIS Bulatlat Last week...
Statement on the Murder of Rebelyn Pitao and Others
Statement on the Murder of Rebelyn Pitao and Others
BY THE PHILIPPINE ECUMENICAL PEACE PLATFORM DEMOCRATIC SPACE Posted by Bulatlat The Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform condemns in the strongest terms the brutal murder of Rebelyn Pitao, 20-yr old daughter of Leoncio Pitao, aka “Ka Parago”, a known ranking leader...
Nat’l Artist, NBN Star Witness, Missing Activist’s Mother Among Junk VFA Conveners
Nat’l Artist, NBN Star Witness, Missing Activist’s Mother Among Junk VFA Conveners
A National Artist for Literature, the star witness in the National Broadband Network scam, and the mother of a missing activist are among the conveners of the recently-launched Junk VFA Movement. The Junk VFA Movement describes itself as “a broad initiative that calls for the assertion of national sovereignty and the termination of the VFA (Visiting Forces Agreement).” It also calls on the Arroyo administration to regain custody of US Marine L/Cpl. Daniel Smith.
Hustisya para kay Rebelyn Pitao!
Hustisya para kay Rebelyn Pitao!
PAHAYAG NG CONGRESS OF TEACHERS AND EDUCATORS FOR NATIONALISM AND DEMOCRACY DEMOCRATIC SPACE Inilathala ng Bulatlat Isa na namang sibilyan ang pinatay ng rehimeng US-Arroyo. Marso 4, Lunsod ng Davao, takipsilim, isang puting van ang humarang sa traysikel na...
Restore the People’s Trust in the 2010 Elections: A Call for Open, Transparent, and Participatory Polls
Restore the People’s Trust in the 2010 Elections: A Call for Open, Transparent, and Participatory Polls
A Joint Public Statement For Open, Transparent, and Participatory 2010 Elections March 18, 2009 Quezon City, Philippines The people’s trust and confidence in the electoral system must be brought back in the May 2010 automated polls – the first automated national...
Freeing the Rapists
Freeing the Rapists
The ground has been laid for the acquittal of Lance Corporal Daniel Smith who was convicted of raping a Filipina. The prison gates have been opened for Romeo Jalosjos who was convicted of raping an 11-year old girl. All of these happened in a week and during Women’s month at that! (Flon Faurillo)
The Bigger Picture
The Bigger Picture
Those who easily condemn Nicole forget what she has been up against in pursuing the rape case against US Marine L/Cpl. Daniel Smith. BY CAROL PAGADUAN-ARAULLO Streetwise / Business World The headline of a widely circulated broadsheet screams, “Nicole recants,...
Forum on Mining Denied Permit in Abra Town
Forum on Mining Denied Permit in Abra Town
A planned municipality-wide forum on mining scheduled on March 15 in Abra town was denied permission by barangay (village) officials. BY ALDWIN QUITASOL REGIONS Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat BANGUED, Abra (400 kms north of Manila) - The Kakailian Salakniban...
Three Poems for Rebelyn Pitao
Three Poems for Rebelyn Pitao
POSTED BY BULATLAT COMBUSTION By Katrina Macapagal “It is not the policy of the military to involve the family or children of the rebels in our fight. We are open for investigation and we will cooperate with any investigation regarding this.” -- Maj. Gen. Raymundo...
Nagagalit Din ang Kristo
Nagagalit Din ang Kristo
NI NOEL SALES BARCELONA Inilathala ng Bulatlat Huwag mong isiping laging mabait ang Diyos. Nagiging mabalasik din Siya lalo na’t napopoot. Napopoot Siya sa mandaraya, kawatan at nang-aapi. Namumuhi Siya sa mga pinuno at saserdoteng walang silbi. Naghihimagsik Siya...
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