By ACE ALEGRE Bulatlat.com BAGUIO CITY (November 11, 2011) — The government is moving to exempt corporate mining from total log ban policy, Leo Jasareno, director of Mines and Geosciences, said in a discussion about Philippine mining at the Minerals Industry Symposium held at Camp John Hay last Thursday. The exemption from total log ban…
Day: November 12, 2011
After 25 years, still no justice for labor leader Rolando Olalia, Leonor Alay-ay
“It angers us that after 25 years, no one has been punished for the death of an important labor leader in the country’s history. Olalia is a victim of the injustice that he fought against in his entire life.” – KMU
Rolando ‘Ka Lando’ Olalia: hero of workers, good father
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal – Labor leader Nita Gonzaga described Rolando “Ka Lando” Olalia as a charismatic leader. Unlike his father Felixberto “Ka Bert” Olalia Sr. who was very strict and a “hard liner,” Ka Lando had a good humor. “He handled people well. Workers saw him as one of them…
S. Korean gov’t cracks down on migrant workers
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“The growing number of undocumented OFWs worldwide is indicative of the ongoing crisis of forced migration and systemic economic crisis in the country.” – Garry Martinez, Migrante International
Street Shooter: Rest
A beach front masseuse grabs some rest after a hard day’s work, using an umbrella to shield herself from rain. (Alona Beach, Panglao, Bohol)