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Malampaya fund used to buy ‘expensive, discarded’ Coast Guard boats from US
Malampaya fund used to buy ‘expensive, discarded’ Coast Guard boats from US
“Don’t our officials feel betrayed? We are being bullied by China, we go to the US for help. In return, they sold us junk materials at a very high price, only to find out that US is also talking to China about possible mutual defense arrangements.” – Bayan Muna Rep.
Children’s group calls for peace in Zamboanga
Children’s group calls for peace in Zamboanga
MANILA – “We want peace.” This is the call of children as the war in Zamboanga continues and casualties are increasing. Children and child’s rights organizations gathered in a peace and solidarity action on Friday, Sept. 27 at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani grounds....
The poet is a guerrilla
The poet is a guerrilla
By Carol Pagaduan-Araullo Streetwise | BusinessWorld The guerrilla is like a poet Keen to the rustle of leaves The break of twigs The ripples of the river The smell of fire And the ashes of departure. -- Jose Maria Sison, 1968 Sari and Kiri Dalena’s ground-breaking...
“The authoritarian gene”
“The authoritarian gene”
By LUIS V. TEODORO Vantage Point | BusinessWorld Filipinos hailed the fall of the Marcos dictatorship 27 years ago, 14 years after the imposition of martial law on Sept. 21, 1972, as marking the end of a historical anomaly. Prior to Presidential Proclamation 1081,...
Probe on Aquino’s P10 billion housing fund urged
Probe on Aquino’s P10 billion housing fund urged
"Where are the funds for the poor?” – Kadamay
Solons slam DND-DILG ‘hit list,’ ‘organized racket’
Solons slam DND-DILG ‘hit list,’ ‘organized racket’
Asked for an official definition of “neutralization,” DND officials, citing another joint DND-DILG memorandum, said that it is “any counteraction intended to render any subject ineffective or inoperative using reasonable force such as physical restraint and similar acts.” DND said that the term “render ineffective” might include killing if it is “reasonable.”
‘Convergence,’ ‘strategic balance’ key to peace in Mindanao — professor of Islamic Studies
‘Convergence,’ ‘strategic balance’ key to peace in Mindanao — professor of Islamic Studies
“The Aquino government fails to grasp the historical roots of the Bangsamoro struggle.” – Dean Julkipli M. Wadi, Institute of Islamic Studies, University of the Philippines
Arroyo’s camp no show at mediation for UCCP damage suit
Arroyo’s camp no show at mediation for UCCP damage suit
Lawyers for former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo filed several petitions to suspend the proceedings and dismiss the class suit, but all were denied.
Anakpawis, government employees seek increase in minimum pay
Anakpawis, government employees seek increase in minimum pay
“We have been told that an increase in the pay of government employees is not possible because of lack of budget. But given the pork barrel scam that implicated many legislators, that may be hard to believe now.” – Courage
The killing of a journalist is an attack against press freedom
The killing of a journalist is an attack against press freedom
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com I will not forget that day of Nov. 23, 2009 when the news broke out that 58 individuals were reportedly killed on their way to accompany the Genalyn Tiamzon-Mangudadatu, wife of then Buluan Vice Mayor Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu,...
Was Jinggoy Estrada’s much-awaited ‘bombshell’ a dud? Not quite
Was Jinggoy Estrada’s much-awaited ‘bombshell’ a dud? Not quite
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat Perspective Sen. Jinggoy Estrada did not confront head on the issue of his involvement in the pork barrel scam, instead, he slammed the “selective justice” of the Aquino administration, mentioned questionable transactions involving the...
Mrs. Burgos disappointed over promotion of general linked to abduction of Jonas
Mrs. Burgos disappointed over promotion of general linked to abduction of Jonas
“The recent confirmation of Brig. Gen. Año to star rank reminds us of the promotion of Gen. Palparan and many others who had faced serious and credible charges of rights violations,” – National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers
Aquino approves SSS premium hike, opposition mounts
Aquino approves SSS premium hike, opposition mounts
“This move by the SSS leadership is not motivated by a concern for members of the SSS who are suffering from meager wages and contractual employment.” – KMU
Abduction of labor leader condemned
Abduction of labor leader condemned
Labor leader Benjamin Villeno notified his colleague at Pamatink-KMU Hermie Marasigan, through text messages, that he was being tailed by suspected state agents. Villeno even told Marasigan he would try to lose his tail before going home. He never got home and his colleagues at Pamantik-KMU never heard from him since.
Labor supports Sen. Sotto’s 14th month pay bill
Labor supports Sen. Sotto’s 14th month pay bill
It is not wages that make doing business difficult for small businessmen, but high power and water rates, trade liberalization and smuggling, and taxes to the government and kickbacks by government officials.” – KMU
Level up: Never Porkget
Level up: Never Porkget
Anti-Pork Barrel protesters march from Luneta to Mendiola on the 41st anniversary of the proclamation of martial law. Photos by POM...
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