Photo of the Week: Pokot
In this fishing method, fisherfolks, with the help of their kids, pull into shore the day's catch. Photo by Clemente Bautista (Bulatlat.com)
Photo of the Week: Pokot
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Wikileaks bares extent of US interference in Philippine affairs
Wikileaks bares extent of US interference in Philippine affairs
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
US admits opposing Sison’s exclusion from terrorist list
US admits 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...
US lobbied against Cheaper Medicines Act
US lobbied against Cheaper Medicines Act
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...
MDT, ‘license for US direct intervention’
MDT, ‘license for US direct intervention’
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...
After 60 years, US-RP defense pact ‘proved useless, disadvantageous to Philippines’
After 60 years, US-RP defense pact ‘proved useless, disadvantageous to Philippines’
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
Transport strike aims to affect the profits of the Big 3 – transport groups
Transport strike aims to affect the profits of the Big 3 – transport groups
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...
Piston sets Sept. 19 strike as Malacañang dialogue gave nothing “concrete”
Piston sets Sept. 19 strike as Malacañang dialogue gave nothing “concrete”
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
Public Private Partnerships in education, health ‘more costly’– ACT Teachers Party
Public Private Partnerships in education, health ‘more costly’– ACT Teachers Party
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
Urban poor group urges Aquino to pursue talks with NDFP, address roots of poverty
Urban poor group urges Aquino to pursue talks with NDFP, address roots of poverty
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- An urban poor group said it is high time for the government to take the peace talks with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines seriously and to look into the Comprehensive Agreement on Socio-Economic Reforms...
Truce offer to GPH, ‘doable’ — NDFP
Truce offer to GPH, ‘doable’ — NDFP
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“It is a proposal for cooperation,” NDFP's Luis Jalandoni said, adding that the proposal is not written on stone and may still be modified. “It is a working draft,” he said.
Govt workers slam Aquino’s pork barrel while ignoring demand for pay hike
Govt workers slam Aquino’s pork barrel while ignoring demand for pay hike
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Government employees criticized President Benigno S. Aquino III's proposed $234.9 million Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund for 2012, saying that it was "unconscionable considering the deplorable poverty experienced...
Salungguhit: In defense of whom?
Salungguhit: In defense of whom?
The Mutual Defense Treaty has been in force for 60 years. it is the mother of all military treaties between the US and the Philippines. As it is, it is not a treaty between equals but one that binds the Philippines into subservience and dependence on the US in...
Hacienda Looc farmers fight for right to land, call for halt to conversion
Hacienda Looc farmers fight for right to land, call for halt to conversion
“Our land is not for sale. It is not a commodity that real estate developers can peddle to their rich clients.” – Ugnayan ng Mamamayan Laban sa Pangwawasak ng Lupa sa Hacienda Looc By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – Armando Lemita, 46, was born in Calayo...
Hacienda Luisita farmers to SC: Stop land conversion
Hacienda Luisita farmers to SC: Stop land conversion
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Clearly, there is no other purpose for the transfer of ownership of the 500 hectares but to evade the coverage of the said portion of their landholdings from the CARP,” they said. To date, the land has remained undeveloped, the petitioners said.
Group hits int’l mining conference, demands reforms in mining industry
Group hits int’l mining conference, demands reforms in mining industry
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“We need a revenue-transparent and domestic-oriented mining production system, and the revenues should be utilized for the development of the communities and social services for the poor." – Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment
Noam Chomsky on How the Military Is Bankrupting Us and Why Corporate Interests Want to Destroy Public Programs
Noam Chomsky on How the Military Is Bankrupting Us and Why Corporate Interests Want to Destroy Public Programs
Alternet.org Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a Noam Chomsky interview on Democracy Now! Chomsky covers a wide range of subjects, including the true cost of America's empire, the significance of Obama's recent jobs proposal, and the real reasons why...
Bahrain’s movement alive regardless of media neglect
Bahrain’s movement alive regardless of media neglect
By NADA ALWADI Commondreams.org He runs impulsively and courageously, carrying his country's flag as if he were carrying his own dream. He looks young, athletic, and fearless. He jumps over a bridge's fence and runs to the place where many of his countrymen were...
Let’s Cancel 9/11: Bury the War State’s Blank Check at Sea
Let’s Cancel 9/11: Bury the War State’s Blank Check at Sea
By TOM ENGELHARDT Truthout.org Let's bag it. I'm talking about the tenth anniversary ceremonies for 9/11, and everything that goes with them: the solemn reading of the names of the dead, the tolling of bells, the honoring of first responders, the gathering of...
When tweaking a little is not enough
When tweaking a little is not enough
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat.com He took America by storm. His eloquence fired up the imagination of the American people. People volunteered in droves to oil his campaign machinery. His promise of change gave hope to the war-weary, economically-battered ordinary...
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