MILF to OK BBL amendments ‘for improvement only’
“We are for peace and we do hope that they are with us in achieving this dream for our people.”
MILF to OK BBL amendments ‘for improvement only’
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‘To live simply’ | A tale of 3 Aglipayan priests
‘To live simply’ | A tale of 3 Aglipayan priests
Bishop Felixberto Calang called on priests to incarnate “a simple life offered to the people” and the faithful to strive in the fullness of Christ.
Community health nurses | Taking care of the poor and underserved
Community health nurses | Taking care of the poor and underserved
“For me, when a child says that she has not seen a nurse nor a doctor, that means that is where my services are needed.”
Evidence vs. arrested NDFP consultant, 12 others planted, rights group says
Evidence vs. arrested NDFP consultant, 12 others planted, rights group says
A witness, a certain Roger Reyes Rodriguez linked all three separate households claiming that he was brought by Ruben Saluta from one house to another in search of a gun that he liked.
Aquino is Pontius Pilate in urban poor’s ‘kalbaryo’
Aquino is Pontius Pilate in urban poor’s ‘kalbaryo’
“End the calvary of the people. Aquino should resign.”
The worsening ‘toxic’ work condition of Filipino nurses
The worsening ‘toxic’ work condition of Filipino nurses
There are 200,000 unemployed nurses in the country. Yet those who work in government and private hospitals are overworked and underpaid.
‘Army told us to let mining company in’ — farmer
‘Army told us to let mining company in’ — farmer
“We know the government would surely force us to accept the company by using force, but we will never give up our right to these resources.”
Aquino’s ‘last word’ on Mamasapano, the writing on the wall?
Aquino’s ‘last word’ on Mamasapano, the writing on the wall?
By Carol Pagaduan-Araullo Streetwise | BusinessWorld President Benigno S. C. Aquino III’s speech at the PNPA graduation was meant to write finis to the public uproar over the bloody, botched counterterrorist operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao. Instead it only...
Right and wrong
Right and wrong
By LUIS V. TEODORO Vantage Point | BusinessWorld As a leading member of the Cabinet, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima can rightly be accused of involvement in a Malacañang-orchestrated effort to shield President Benigno S. C. Aquino III from liability for the...
P-Noy’s accountability on Mamasapano tragedy
P-Noy’s accountability on Mamasapano tragedy
By Satur C. Ocampo At Ground Level | The Philippine Star “What decisions did I make? My decisions were based on information available to me at the time, and that’s how I want to be judged.” That’s how President Aquino premised his “tell-all” speech last Thursday...
Will these questions be ever answered?
Will these questions be ever answered?
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective During his speech at the commencement ceremonies at the Philippine National Police Academy, Pres. Benigno Aquino III again refused to apologize for the bungled operations that left 44 SAF police officers, 18 Moro rebel...
Indigenous leaders harassed
Indigenous leaders harassed
"We are disgusted at the lengths that the military would go to impede us from seeking and asserting our rights."
Progressives to Aquino: ‘We understand …it’s your fault’
Progressives to Aquino: ‘We understand …it’s your fault’
President Aquino’s appeal for “understanding” could only anger the people more, progressives say.
SAF widow hopes for peace
SAF widow hopes for peace
“We just want peace. We do not want others to go through the kind of pain we are experiencing.” -- Julie Cayang-o, one of the widows of the SAF 44
2nd month of Mamasapano fiasco | Bishop calls for accountability
2nd month of Mamasapano fiasco | Bishop calls for accountability
“It is not enough to say ‘I am sorry.’ Someone should be held accountable.” - Bishop Broderick Pabillo
Palawan indigenous people call for stop to Citinickel mines
Palawan indigenous people call for stop to Citinickel mines
“We are not after those promises anymore. We do not want them to pay us royalty taxes. We want them to stop their operations.”
Mining Act of 1995: Dalawang Dekada ng Karahasan
Mining Act of 1995: Dalawang Dekada ng Karahasan
KALIBUTAN By LEON DULCE Third of three parts: 1st part: Mining Act of 1995 | Dalawang dekada ng sinaid na yaman 2nd part: Mining Act of 1995 | Dalawang dekada ng disaster Kung nasaan ang minahan, nandun ang militar. Sa nakaraang mga taon, hindi kukulang sa 34...
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