A popular mascot seems to relish his winged friends’ visit. (Digos City)
Month: December 2012
Mothers of the struggle against ‘development’ aggression
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Three women from different tribes in Mindanao have come to Manila to share their stories with the hope that the national government will heed their calls.
Bai Bigkay Biyaon, a woman tribe leader ready to die for her land
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – Even without speaking, Bai Bigkay Biyaon exudes an air of authority. The 67-year-old woman is regarded as a datu (head) of the Ata Manobo tribe in Natulinan subvillage, Palm Hill village, Talaingod, Davao del Norte. She has chosen not to marry to look after the welfare of her…
Bae Bebeth Calinawan Enriquez, a refugee in her own land
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – A petite young mother, Bebeth Calinawan Enriquez had been through hell. In April, Bebeth, her husband and their five children were among the 34 Mamanwa families who left their homes in Palidan, Mahaba, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte for fear of soldiers who have encamped in their community. In…
One tragedy after another, Bae Adelfa Belayong stands up again and again
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – A few minutes before she was to speak, Bae Adelfa Belayong, 47, was already wiping her tears. As she spoke, those who listened shed tears. Her story was too tragic to be true – one that could pass as a material for a telenovela only that everything was…
MMDA workers block EDSA, press for distribution of CNA incentive
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA – Employees of the Metro Manila Development Authority walked out from their office to call on the agency to pay their Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) incentive. “I am very happy that a lot went out of our office today to protest and pressure MMDA to give our benefit,”…
Mining-ravaged Mindanao folk deliver ‘closure orders’ to mining TNCs, Chamber of Mines
By MARYA SALAMAT
They bring with them an urgent call as their communities continue to face the threats of large-scale mining and militarization.
Comelec should block entry of police group in party-list polls – ACT
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA — A lawmaker is calling on the Commission on Elections to look deeper into the qualifications of a group currently applying for accreditation for the party list elections. Act Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio said the poll body should investigate the claims of the Ant-Crime Community Involvement and…
Urban poor, fisherfolk set up protest camps vs ‘anti-poor projects’
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA — Urban poor communities in Bacoor and Dasmariñas in Cavite are stepping up protests against demolition plans of the local and national governments. On November 29, the Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) in Cavite put up protest camps in Kadiwa Market in Dasmariñas and in Talaba 6 in…
Makabayan bloc hits Aquino’s updated list of ‘wanted rebels’
By INA ALLECO SILVERIO
“This list is essentially telling state security forces that the policy of neutralizing and eliminating activists and communists remain.” – Bayan Muna
‘One Billion Rising’ and Angie Ipong
By RAYMUND B. VILLANUEVA Bulatlat.com There are a few benefits to being fat and dark. One of them is being cast as a police officer in films and live performances. The first time it happened was in a comedic role in a music video. Often, I am an abusive cop or, worse, a torturer. When…