2015 | Page 4 of 274

Pentagon Steel closes shop

Workers got wind of the plan of Pentagon Steel to reopen in the same location but under a different name and set of workers.

Marya Salamat | Nov 30, 2015

Alternative journo recognized for writing for the poor

“Who should tell the stories of the poor and the downtrodden?’ They should. The poor and the marginalized must be their own voices.”

Ronalyn V. Olea | Nov 28, 2015

Economic, not military, rivalry for US and China

By Satur C. Ocampo At Ground Level | The Philippine Star No matter the military muscle-flexing both by China and the United States (along with Japan and other US regional allies) in relation to the ongoing maritime dispute in our part of the world, all parties...

Bulatlat Contributors | Nov 28, 2015

Ang bisita

Ni KERIMA LORENA TARIMAN kanina lang, tumama sa haligi ng kubo ang punglo, na gusto nilang ilibing sa kanyang bungo. at ngayon, ang bisita ay naka-plasta sa kanilang bangko, ipinagtimpla ng kape, inalok ng sigarilyo, at hinayaang maligo sa mapagpakumbabang banyo,...

Bulatlat Contributors | Nov 27, 2015

Tanim bala? Blame the media — again

By LUIS V. TEODORO Vantage Point | BusinessWorld He probably didn’t remember it -- or if he did, and was asked about it, President Benigno S. C. Aquino III would very likely have dismissed the Nov. 23, 2009 Maguindanao Massacre as just another case of media...

Bulatlat Contributors | Nov 27, 2015

Elusive justice, political accommodation and economic power

By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective “We are having difficulties fighting the moneyed Ampatuans.” This was a heart rending statement from Grace Morales – who lost her husband, Rossell, and her older sister, Marites Cablitas, in the Maguindanao massacre – as...

Benjie Oliveros | Nov 27, 2015

Orthopedic Center wins against privatization, remains vigilant

They may have stopped the privatization of the Philippine Orthopedic Center, but the fight is not yet over.

Anne Marxze Umil | Nov 27, 2015

Bulatlat finalist in Save the Children awards

Bulatlat’s report titled “Children’s health at risk with low breastfeeding practice” was written by senior reporter and copy editor Ronalyn V. Olea.

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Nov 27, 2015

‘COP21 will predictably fail’

“In the pursuit of superprofits, the monopoly capitalists ruthlessly plunder forests, minerals, energy reserves, freshwater supplies, agricultural lands and marine areas.”

Dee Ayroso | Nov 26, 2015

A world to win: people’s actions on climate change

The flourishing of the different forms of national democratic struggle in the concrete realities of Philippine society proves that the program for system change is the most effective foundation of addressing the climate crisis and the rest of the most pressing challenges of our time.

Kalikasan PNE | Nov 26, 2015

Bulatlat picture: Tanduay workers in Labor Dept

Tanduay Rhum makers to camp out in front of Labor Dept

Labor department's decisions ordering the Lucio Tan company to regularize workers have yet to be enforced.

Marya Salamat | Nov 26, 2015

#LabananAngAbuso | ‘One woman or child is raped every 53 minutes’

“Impunity exists because social structures that should ensure the protection of women and children from violence do more harm by being indifferent and even anti-women.”

Anne Marxze Umil | Nov 26, 2015

Soldiers trespass farm of Burgos family

Mrs. Burgos, who has held the AFP accountable for the April 2007 abduction of her son Jonas, said the failure of the troops to explain their presence cannot but create suspicion and alarm.

Ronalyn V. Olea | Nov 25, 2015

From Pol Pot to ISIS: US Bombing Abroad Breeds Instability, Violence and War

By JOHN PILGER News Analysis, Truthout Following the ISIS attacks in Beirut and Paris, John Pilger updates this prescient essay, originally published October 11, 2014, on the root causes of terrorism and what we can do about it. In transmitting President Richard...

Bulatlat Contributors | Nov 25, 2015

Privatization of LRT bleeding us dry

Unknown to many, Filipinos taxpayers and their families are made to carry the burden of paying for various deal sweeteners included in the LRT1 concession agreement. This includes a P5-billion project startup subsidy, P105 billion in tax exemptions, revenue shortfall subsidies, and assured fare increases of up to 10.25% every two years and 5% upon completion of the LRT1 extension. These are on top of a sovereign guarantee amounting to P7,519,428,667 to be paid next year in penalties and fees. All these will be drawn out from the pockets of Ruby and us, the taxpayers and commuters – a clear mass robbery in broad daylight.

Bulatlat Staff | Nov 25, 2015

Politics, tourism and the struggle for social transformation in the Philippines

QUESTION EVERYTHING Mong Palatino Our country is on fire yet we continue to rank our islands based on what tourists want. Should we rejoice when travel magazines list some of our islands as among the must-see places in the world? Yes, of course. But it doesn’t mean...

Bulatlat Contributors | Nov 24, 2015

Teachers protest SSL 2015 | ‘Aquino, top officials get millions while we get pennies’

"It is clear that when it comes to basic pay, government employees in the lowest up to the middle-level positions are disadvantaged while those occupying higher positions are greatly favored under the proposed SSL 2015 of President Aquino."

Anne Marxze Umil | Nov 24, 2015

Lumad leaders, schools file charges vs Education Sec Luistro

“We have already lost a teacher and many Lumad leaders; we will not wait until we lose another one.”