“The Comelec is filled with Aquino appointees and is headed by Andres Bautista, a cousin of Aquino and a former campaigner of Roxas.”
Month: May 2016
Child, three others killed in run-up to elections
“The Aquino government is now drawing to a close, yet there is no let up still in the brutalities against the people and progressive members of our society.”
Solon wants probe on Fabella Hospital transfer
“The closure of Fabella hospital, amid the privatization of several other government-run hospitals and healthcare facilities, does not bode well for the continuous hike in maternal and infant mortality rates in the country.”
On Health Workers’ Day, protesters demand wage increase, end to contractualization, privatization
“This is a reflection of government neglect and abandonment. One of the solutions is for the state to provide adequate budget to basic and essential health services.”
People’s scientists give Mar zero on science and tech
By DEE AYROSO Bulatlat.com MANILA – People’s scientists released their “score cards” of presidential candidates’ platform in science and technology. Administration standard bearer Mar Roxas ranked last, while Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago came out on top. The Advocates of Science and Technology for the People (Agham) based their ranking on nine key issues on Philippine science…
The mood of the electorate
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective The May 9 election is a mere few days away. The talk of the town for the past weeks has been the phenomenal rise of former Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. His brash manner of responding and acting on issues is highly unusual for a presidential candidate, but it has…
Employees, patients protest eviction of Fabella Hospital
Health workers and patients of the century-old maternity hospital fear that its transfer is prelude to its privatization.
Palparan to be arraigned for abduction, torture of farmer
“The long arm of the law, tardy as it may be, has caught up with him.”
Artists vow to continue solidarity with drought-stricken farmers
The A4K said that in the first 100 days, the next president should stop Lumad killings, bring justice to the victims of the Kidapawan carnage and provide meaningful support for farmers affected by El Nino.
Emil Bermas, brave fighter and loving father
“You are a hero in my heart, in your children’s hearts, and to the rest of the Filipino people.”
Prisoners of War released by NPA
MANILA — A month since they were captured, two Prisoners of War were released by the New People’s Army (NPA) in Agusan del Sur in the presence of Presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte (right) expressed his gratitude during the turnover ceremony May 3, 2016 to the New Peoples Army who have a base in Talacugon,…