By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat.com MANILA — We don’t hear much about the state of the world economy these days. What we normally read are slightly optimistic projections and supposed signs of recovery. But we are being bombarded with political news: the Obama-Romney debates, the civil war in Syria, bombings in Iraq, among others. When we…
Day: October 26, 2012
More groups urge Comelec to disqualify Akbayan
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“Akbayan is already a party in power. It has significant influence in government and has undue advantage over others, given the position of their high officials.” — Bagong Alyansang Makabayan
Church youth signify commitment to eco-justice
By JOAN GARCIA Bulatlat.com The Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) has always been upfront about their stand with regards the issues that plague the marginalized in the country. In living true to their historical roots, the IFI remains to be involved in seeking ways that can contribute to the betterment of not just their members but…
Campaign to save trees in Baguio boosted by Sting’s move
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA — The Englishman will not perform at a venue owned by tree cutters and the news is good for the trees. This is the reaction of various environmental groups after multi-awarded songwriter and performer Sting has announced that he decided to move the venue of his November Back…
Edita Burgos decries Aquino’s ‘insensitivity’ to victims of rights abuses
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“To seek justice and to right a wrong done to families who have been victims of enforced disappearances, will that be considered a leftist act?”
The red baiting and reformism of Akbayan
By CAROL PAGADUAN-ARAULLO Streetwise Business World The Philippines Solidarity Network of Aotearoa (New Zealand) put President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino on the spot when they raised questions about his administration’s human rights record and the continuing reign of impunity for human rights violations (HRV) under the government’s counterinsurgency programs, including that during the time of his…
Anti-mining activist slapped with libel case for Facebook post faces death threats
By INA ALLECO R.SILVERIO
A few days after anti-mining activist Esperlita Garcia posted bail for a libel case filed against her on the basis of her Facebook post, her daughter reported that two men and a woman came to their house looking for her.
Murdered labor leader Rolando Olalia cased by Special Operations Group under Defense department – witness
By MARYA SALAMAT
“Tulungan nyo sila nang matapos na yang trabaho.” (‘Help them finish that job.’) a witness quoted Col. Eduardo Kapunan Jr. telling them. And it was Sgt. Sumido who informed witness that “the job is regarding Rolando Olalia.”
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Lawyer, jail warden, NBI pave way for suspect’s transfer to NBI custody
Main Story: Murdered labor leader Rolando Olalia cased by Special Operations Group under Defense department – witness By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com MANILA – Former Air Force Lt. Col. Eduardo “Red” Kapunan managed to evade detention at the Rizal Provincial Jail despite last Monday’s court order for his immediate transfer to this civilian detention facility. The…