By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“We will frustrate the obvious political maneuvers of President Aquino to take over the Supreme Court and maintain his family’s control over Hacienda Luisita.” – Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Although there is still a long way to go before the perpetrators are finally brought to the bar of justice, we hope that this initial success in Mutya’s struggle for justice would inspire other victims to also come out and pursue justice for the violence and abuse committed against them by military men and other persons in authority.” – Gabriela
James Balao, a member of the Cordillera People’s Alliance (CPA) has been missing since September 17, 2008, the day he was abducted by suspected state security forces in La Trinidad, Benguet. Below is the letter written by his siblings. Dear Manong James, We love you. We remember you everyday and today, April 19, your 51st…
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“What we want is to secure justice for our slain barangay captain and to ensure that our families and everyone else are protected from the paramilitary forces.” – Marlyn Gaguy, one of the women leaders of Kasilo
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA — The progressive party-list Bayan Muna is protesting China’s excursions in Panatag or Scarborough Shoal, saying China should order its vessels to leave the area and stop harassing Filipino fishermen. Bayan Muna Representatives Teddy Casiño and Neri Colmenares have filed House Resolution 2330 assailing China for its latest…
Mindanao women protest against US-RP Balikatan exercises (Photo courtesy of Gabriela Davao)
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com Manila – A lawmaker has warned the Department of Justice (DOJ) against compromising the safety and integrity of government data. This after reports came out that the DOJ has opened its email services for public bidding. The approved budget for the project is P2,709,504 ($63,011). Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR April 18, 2012 This is to clarify the issue of illegal wildlife poaching that sparked the stand-off between the Philippine and Chinese state forces in the heavily contested Scarborough Shoal. It should be clear that the problem is a concern of both the Philippine and Chinese governments, regardless of the still-unresolved…