By Satur C. Ocampo At Ground Level | The Philippine Star “Signs of democratic dysfunction are everywhere, from Athens to Ankara. Brussels to Brasilia. In the United States, the federal government has shut down 12 times in the last 35 years…a Gallup tracking poll shows that trust in the presidency and in the Supreme Court…
Month: October 2015
Roxas, Liberal Party slammed for ‘an act most offensive to women’
“Tolentino and his LP cohorts committed an act most offensive to women and insulting to the public. If these are the kind of leaders who have the gall to run for office in next year’s elections, we must not let them win.”
‘Tribal schools help improve livelihood, boost confidence’
“I do not understand why the military is attacking our schools. They do not know its impact on our community.”
Advocates call for resumption of peace talks amid Lumad crisis
The GPH should respect previously signed agreements especially the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL).
Kung ang mata ay bintana
Sa dawag ng kalooban Bakit hindi natin suyurin Ang gubat ng kanyang talambuhay? Doon, maaari nating matagpuan Ang humahataw na braso Ng ama sa lupa ng haciendero Doon, maaaring ipako Ang ating paningin sa siklo Ng paulit-ulit nilang pagkagupo Kung ang mata ay bintana Sa dawag ng kalooban Bakit hindi natin akyatin At ang loob…
Killing of Agusan Sur activist ‘part of Oplan Bayanihan’ – Lumad group
Even as the grief and rage over the spate of killings in Surigao del Sur has yet to wane, another Lumad activist was slain in the neighboring province of Agusan del Sur.
Deconstructing the phenomenal AlDub fever
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective On September 26, the episode that featured the first date of Alden Richards and Yaya Dub in the All for Juan and Juan for All segment of popular noontime show Eat Bulaga, the hashtag #AlDubEBforLOVE reportedly drew in a record-breaking 25,652,800 tweets. AlDub has garnered a broad segment of followers…
Then & Now in APEC-induced ‘development’
“Joblessness has become more widespread, wages have become more depressed, contractualization has become more rampant, and trade-union rights have become more repressed. Juan and Juana dela Cruz became poorer and more frequently hungry.”
APEC govts’ designs on SMEs, women seen as a bane rather than a boon
“Women’s supposed domination of small and medium scale businesses do not prove inclusiveness and gender equality.”
Bukidnon village chief issues closure order for tribal boarding school
“This is an effort and initiative of the local farmers’ organization who wished to have a secondary school near them to cater farmers and indigenous peoples.”
‘Sir Emok’s sacrifice’ pushes Alcadev teachers to carry on
BULATLAT SPECIAL REPORT:
Like their students, the young teachers of Alcadev are just as afraid and traumatized. But the tragedy was the crucible that strengthened their resolve to continue to serve and teach the Lumad youth.