By RONALYN V. OLEA
Out of the 9,539 original complainants in a class action suit filed against the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos, only 7,526 victims would receive compensation. “Are they telling us that we are not genuine victims? Where is justice for us?” said martial-law victim Carlos Bolito, 60, after learning he was not included in the list of claimants.
Day: March 2, 2011
Crisis in Libya Highlights Government’s Ineptness in Helping OFWs — Migrants Group
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Migrante International criticized the Aquino administration’s crisis management — from the repatriation of OFWs to simply responding to the calls via their hotline numbers — as slow and inept. The group challenged the government to provide more than just livelihood assistance in dealing with jobless OFWs who would be flocking the country in the coming days.
On 100th International Women’s Day, Groups Press Aquino to Act on Women’s Demands
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“Aquino’s ninth month in office coincides with the militant action of Filipino women on March 8. Just like giving birth to a child, the protest of women all over the country and overseas would be born after nine months of discontent over an administration found inadequate in action.” — Lana Linaban, Gabriela secretary-general
Three Activists Slain, Rights Group Urges Aquino to Stop Killings
By RONALYN V. OLEA
According to Karapatan, there are 37 victims of extrajudicial killings under the Aquino government, at an alarming rate of one victim per week. “As the Aquino government talks peace, his troops are once again on a killing spree,” Karapatan spokesman Roneo Clamor said.
Youth Solon Files Bill to Regulate Tuition Hikes, Ensure Consultations
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Kabataan Partylist Rep. Raymond Palatino said there is an urgent need to control tuition and other fee increases and to promote the practice of democratic participation in the decision-making process.
Pro-People, Pro-Environment Mining Bill Proposed in Congress
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
An essential aspect of the bill is the reorientation of the country’s mining industry based on the principles of social justice, respect for people’s rights and welfare, environmental conservation, defense of national sovereignty and patrimony, national industrialization, and agricultural modernization.
Bulatlat Live Updates: OFWs in Libya (Second Part)
Bulatlat.com will provide live updates as they come about the crisis in Libya and the situation there of overseas Filipino workers.
Bulatlat Live Updates: Impeachment Proceedings vs. Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez (Day 2)
Bulatlat.com will provide live updates on the 2nd day of the House Committee on Justice hearings on the impeachment cases filed against Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez.