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By MARYA SALAMAT
KMU said the strong Sept 19 protests combined with transport strike in some areas succeeded in explaining the just bases of the protest to the public, effectively garnering their sympathy and support.
Sidebar: Threat of eviction during transport strike forced urban poor protesters out of support rallies
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Janice Joy Pampangan's arms bore marks of being either tied with a thick rope or handcuffed; her left eye was missing; and her internal organs were shrunken. Her fingernails were long and her body appeared disheveled, indicating that she was tied, abused, and left to die.
By Carol Pagaduan-Araullo Streetwise | BusinessWorld When I am asked here or abroad what are the two outstanding achievements of the Philippine mass movement in the 20th century, without thinking twice I declare it is the ouster of the dictator Marcos through a...
By ARTHUR L. ALLAD-IW Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat.com BAGUIO CITY —After evading the law for 18 years, a suspect in the killing of a human rights worker surrendered to authorities. Mathew or Mateo Fanao, one of the five members of the Citizens Armed Forces...
By KIMBERLIE NGABIT-QUITASOL Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat.com BAGUIO CITY—Relatives and colleagues marked the third year of the disappearance of James Moy Balao with protests, Sept. 17. Balao or Manong James, as his colleagues fondly call him, was abducted...
By BERT SIANGEN Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat.com MANILA – An activist in community development work passed away at 57 years old. Jean Chagyowen Macliing, or Manang Jean, as she was popularly known with her professional and warm personality , was into...
By RITCHE T. SALGADO Bulatlat.com DUMAGUETE CITY – Farmers in Negros Oriental recently held a dialogue with the provincial governor to present their concerns ranging from hunger brought about by the lean planting season, to complaints on national programs and...
By ACE ALEGRE Bulatlat.com BAGUIO CITY (September 15, 2011) – The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act has not been fully implemented yet, according to Manuel Co, chief of Parole and Probation administration at the sidelines of the Third Parole and Probation Executive...
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By ACE ALEGRE Bulatlat.com BAGUIO CITY (September 13, 2011) – Claiming to respond to lingering issues over the passage of Mining Act of 1995, an Indigenous Peoples-responsive law is reportedly being pushed in Congress. Citing documented negative effects of mining...
In this fishing method, fisherfolks, with the help of their kids, pull into shore the day's catch. Photo by Clemente Bautista (Bulatlat.com)
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"What makes this not-so-new discoveries amazing is how everything -- the interference, the spying, the continuous intervention into even the Philippines' legislative and judicial affairs - is written down." – Renato Reyes of Bayan
Sidebar: US lobbied against Cheaper Medicines Act
US admits role in opposing Sison’s exclusion from terrorist List
By INA ALLECO SILVERIO Bulatlat.com Main Story: Wikileaks bares extent of US interference in Philippine affairs Sidebar: US lobbied against Cheaper Medicines Act In a series of cables, the US embassy admitted the US' government's role in the terrorist listing of...
By INA ALLECO SILVERIO Bulatlat.com Main Story: Wikileaks bares extent of US interference in Philippine affairs Sidebar: US admits role in opposing Sison’s exclusion from terrorist List From September 19, 2005 to January 15, 2010, dozens of cables were sent to the...
By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com 1st Part: After 60 years, US-RP defense pact 'proved useless, disadvantageous to Philippines MANILA -- “Confirmed reports” about the deployment of US special operatives in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Philippines and probably on the ground...
By MARYA SALAMAT
“This treaty and the US have not really helped in AFP modernization. It only enhanced its dependence and derogated Philippine sovereignty.” – Satur Ocampo
By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com MANILA -- The impending transport strike was not discussed in the recent dialogue with President Aquino, but San Mateo said Aquino has “diplomatically” threatened them against pushing through with the strike, as the president...
By MARYA SALAMAT
Transport groups issued the notice of strike amidst efforts by Malacañang to scuttle and threaten the planned strike against oil overpricing, taxes, numerous fees and penalties.
Sidebar: Transport strike aims to affect the profits of the Big 3 – transport groups
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"The financial cost of repaying the capital investment of Private Finance Initiative investors is therefore considerably greater than the equivalent repayment of direct government investment." – England's House of Commons Treasury Committee
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