#DearPope | Families of disappeared hope for Pope Francis’ solidarity
“After his visit, our lives will remain the same... But at least our spirits would be uplifted.”
#DearPope | Families of disappeared hope for Pope Francis’ solidarity
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#DearPope | Political prisoners start ‘hunger strike’
#DearPope | Political prisoners start ‘hunger strike’
“We, victims of political imprisonment in our country hope that Your Holiness may be able to help in pressing for the return of the lost freedom and other rights of political prisoners.”
Ubuntu GNU/Linux sa araw-araw na computing
Ubuntu GNU/Linux sa araw-araw na computing
ROOT ACCESS Rick Bahague Bulatlat.com Isang dekada na ang Ubuntu. Sa karaniwang computer at internet user, bago sa pandinig ang operating system na GNU/Linux at Ubuntu. Gayunpaman, mahigit 36% ng mga web server na nagpapatakbo ng internet ang pinapatakbo ng...
The Pope from the Third World
The Pope from the Third World
By LUIS V. TEODORO Vantage Point | BusinessWorld Let's get the usual “separation-of-church-and-state” argument out of the way first. Securing the Pope, whoever he may be, is a State responsibility and no one in his right mind should be arguing against it. No one...
Gov’t needs to create more and better jobs
Gov’t needs to create more and better jobs
By Satur C. Ocampo At Ground Level | The Philippine Star Last Tuesday this paper’s front page featured the Philippines as having moved up from being 90th to 82nd in Forbes’ 2014 “Best Countries for Business” list among 146 countries, posting improvements from 2013...
Eve Ensler | From victim to global warrior vs VAW
Eve Ensler | From victim to global warrior vs VAW
A rape victim overcomes her suffering to lead a movement to end all forms of violence against women across the globe. By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – In a conservative society like the Philippines, victims of violence hide under a cloak of silence,...
The last leg of the Aquino presidency
The last leg of the Aquino presidency
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective Pres. Benigno Aquino III is about to enter the last year of his administration. Technically, his term ends in one and a half years more. However, in the Philippines, a year before the elections, those gearing up to run –...
P16,000 minimum wage urged to avert more hunger, deprivation
P16,000 minimum wage urged to avert more hunger, deprivation
“Wages take decades to adjust but the prices of Meralco, gas, water, increase often, just like that.” – Kadamay-NCR
Why is Aquino raising MRT, LRT fares when it is not needed? groups ask
Why is Aquino raising MRT, LRT fares when it is not needed? groups ask
“There is more than ample budget for the MRT and LRT but Malacañang wants to increase fares so that they can have discretion over the savings and turn this into a Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP)-like pork barrel to be spread to their favourite politicians.” – Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares
Pope Francis invited to ‘gatherings of the poor’
Pope Francis invited to ‘gatherings of the poor’
“It is time that the poor speak for themselves.”
Pope Francis urged to intercede to free Filipino political prisoners
Pope Francis urged to intercede to free Filipino political prisoners
“Our political prisoners are like the Cuban 5, slapped and imprisoned for trumped-up charges. We appeal for the Pope’s intervention.”
How to surrender a United States Green Card in 3 easy steps
How to surrender a United States Green Card in 3 easy steps
QUESTION EVERYTHING Mong Palatino 1. You grew up fantasizing about life in the United States, the land of milk and honey. You were bombarded with seductive images of first world living courtesy of Hollywood. You and your childhood friends wanted a glimpse and taste...
Protests, petition greet MRT, LRT fare hikes
Protests, petition greet MRT, LRT fare hikes
“For many families, every peso added to daily transport expenses is a peso less for food.” Kabataan Partylist Rep. Terri Ridon
Siga ng hukbo
Siga ng hukbo
ni MARK ANGELES Bulatlat.com Umaakyat ang mga kuwitib sa mga punungkahoy. Pasikut-sikot sa mga sanga ang mga alitaptap at gamu-gamo. Yumuyuko ang mga duklay sa mga dahon naluluoy at nariyan ang lupa, nag-aatang ng kamay. Sumisikat ang araw sa pusod ng kagubatan....
Commuters urged: Shoot & post your selfie vs MRT, LRT fare hike
Commuters urged: Shoot & post your selfie vs MRT, LRT fare hike
MANILA -- As MRT and LRT fare hikes began Jan 4, a consumers group called #StrikeTheHike urged train consumers to air their protest by taking their selfies on trains and train stations and posting it on various social media platforms with the hashtag #StrikeTheHike...
Can GPH-NDFP peace talks gain ground in 2015?
Can GPH-NDFP peace talks gain ground in 2015?
By Satur C. Ocampo At Ground Level | The Philippine Star Only 18 months remain of President Aquino’s six-year term. He bows out in July 2016. In the new-year spirit of fulfilling a resolution — or an electoral-campaign promise he made in April 2010 — will P-Noy...
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