by IBON Foundation Bulatlat.com MANILA — Pointing out that more jobs and lower poverty incidence are more important development indicators, research group IBON criticized Pres. Benigno Aquino for overemphasizing the performance of the local stock market and prospects of higher foreign investments. IBON was reacting to the statement of Pres. Aquino in a speech before…
Day: January 28, 2013
On last 6 session days of Congress, workers press for passage of P125 wage hike bill
On last 6 session days of Congress, workers press for passage of P125 wage hike bill (Photo by Marya Salamat / Bulatlat.com)
Accidental propaganda and the Basi Revolt paintings
By INA ALLECO R, SILVERIO Bulatlat.com Do paintings have the power that photographs could never replicate? In some cases, this is true. Throughout history there have been paintings that have captured the imagination and awakened intense feelings of social and political awareness. It was not only through the scenes or images the paintings portrayed or…