‘Rebels’ killed by military are civilians, says group
“The ‘NPAs’ the Army is pursuing could be farmer-leader Aida Seisa and her family.”
‘Rebels’ killed by military are civilians, says group
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Independence day | One nation, one cry
Independence day | One nation, one cry
Independence day marchers stand against bullying, and celebrate modern-day Filipino courage against foreign aggression.
Ang sa amin ay sa amin, wala kang karapatang kamkamin
Ang sa amin ay sa amin, wala kang karapatang kamkamin
By CHRISTINE ANNE T. CABANATAN Bulatlat.com Ilang taon na ang lumipas, nang tayo ay sakupin Ngunit bakit tila nais yata nila itong ulitin? ‘Kakapal ng mga mukha, di na nahiya Anong akala n’yo sa amin, mga utak-biya? Pati ang West Philippine Sea, nais nyo pang...
#BulatlatAsks: Can you feel that PH is independent?
#BulatlatAsks: Can you feel that PH is independent?
With poverty, suppression of rights and a government that is weak against foreign powers, how can one say that the country is free?
The only deterrent to China’s aggression: Taking a cue from Vietnam
The only deterrent to China’s aggression: Taking a cue from Vietnam
By Carol Pagaduan-Araullo Streetwise | BusinessWorld In recent months, China’s flurry of reclamation work and building of military installations on several of the islets and reefs in the disputed portions of the West Philippine Sea/South China Sea have set alarm...
Revisiting labor contractualization
Revisiting labor contractualization
By Satur C. Ocampo At Ground Level | The Philippine Star A year ago I discussed in this space how labor contractualization — where firms hire workers for short-term, non-regular employment without the benefits accorded by law to regular workers — has been a bane to...
Independence Day | Protesters to US and China: ‘Hands off PH’
Independence Day | Protesters to US and China: ‘Hands off PH’
“We will not be caught in the claws of the Dragon, nor the Eagle.”
Tondo urban poor protest illegal coal dust stockpiles
Tondo urban poor protest illegal coal dust stockpiles
“People who make a living selling cooked food and making shrimp paste complain that their customers stopped buying their wares because of the coal dust.”
The urgent fight for sovereignty
The urgent fight for sovereignty
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective Exactly 117 years ago, the first Philippine republic was declared and even for a brief moment, the Filipino nation enjoyed its sovereignty and independence after defeating the Spanish colonizers. But as history has shown,...
Union leaders, child rights advocates file harassment case vs state forces
Union leaders, child rights advocates file harassment case vs state forces
The harassment indicates the “worsening trends of political repression against union organizers and political activists, and attempts to disrupt the organizations’ activities and terrorize people involved in development and human rights work.”
Peasants rejoice as Congress fails to vote on proposed Cha-Cha
Peasants rejoice as Congress fails to vote on proposed Cha-Cha
“The so-called foreign investment to be brought by economic Cha-cha is only for the benefit of the hacienderos and big businesses and not for the Filipino people.”
Elections: They’re all about money
Elections: They’re all about money
By LUIS V. TEODORO Vantage Point | BusinessWorld Do those television advertisements trumpeting the virtues of individuals who have either announced their intention to run for elective office in 2016, or whom many assume will be candidates next year -- or even those...
DFA official apologizes for ‘shortcomings’ in Mary Jane’s case
DFA official apologizes for ‘shortcomings’ in Mary Jane’s case
“This is not just about Mary Jane. We do not want other families to go through the same ordeal. It is painful to be in an island, waiting for my sister’s remains.” - Maritess Veloso-Laurente
Ruling party rushing Charter amendments
Ruling party rushing Charter amendments
Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares has been urging lawmakers to “transcend their political affiliations” and think not only of this generation but also the future generations who, he said, will be condemned to greater poverty once this economic chacha succeeds.
‘People must unite vs imperialist powers’ –Prof. Jose Maria Sison
‘People must unite vs imperialist powers’ –Prof. Jose Maria Sison
“We cannot allow China to do its own aggression against the Philippines and the Filipino people, just as we cannot allow the perpetuated aggression of the US against them.”
House approves a fraction of proposed SSS pension hike
House approves a fraction of proposed SSS pension hike
If this is finally enacted, those receiving the basic P1,200 ($27) pension per month would receive P3,200 ($71).
Makabayan solons want probe into approval for DMCI coal plant
Makabayan solons want probe into approval for DMCI coal plant
“Congress should probe into how a pollutive coal-fired power plant was approved despite the copious lack of social acceptability and extensive environmental risks."
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