By Carol Pagaduan-Araullo Streetwise | BusinessWorld The GPH-MILF peace negotiations are seen to be moving forward at a fast clip with the Framework Agreement signed, negotiations on annexes ongoing and the composition of the Transition Commission finalized. In stark contrast, the GPH-NDFP talks have been at a standstill not long after the formal talks were…
Day: March 15, 2013
Our father
By LUIS V. TEODORO Vantage Point | BusinessWorld In response to the Bacolod diocese’s hanging up a streamer urging voters to reject those candidates for the Senate whom it referred to as “Team Patay” (The Death Team) for voting for the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10354), or the…
Magnetite mining in Ilocos Sur illegal, MGB says
After a fruitful dialogue between Dir. Leo Jasareno of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) and representatives of environmental advocates in Ilocos Sur, the Bureau and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources gave their commitment to stop black sand mining in the province.
‘Progressive groups to set up protest centers March 20
By MARYA SALAMAT
Progressive groups are protesting against high prices, high rates of utilities and mishandling of Sabah issue.