2018 | Page 10 of 151

Advocates call for justice for slain Moro woman rights defender

“Only tyrants and human rights violators stand to gain with the deaths of human rights defenders like Mariam Acob.”

Ronalyn V. Olea | Sep 25, 2018

Mothers of disappeared students slam Palparan’s continuing detention in military camp

“Is the military totally bereft of even an iota of morality? Don’t they heed persons in authority?”

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Sep 25, 2018

‘PH Armed Forces’ ‘Red October’ plot is pure psy-war, a ploy for declaring martial law’

In “Marcosian fashion,” the Duterte regime is setting up public opinion and the machinery for a massive crackdown on the democratic opposition, through the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).'

Marya Salamat | Sep 24, 2018

Inside the courtroom with the ‘butcher’ and other funny musings

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO On the fringes Bulatlat.com MALOLOS, Bulacan – Having earned a reputation for being both loquacious and boisterous, my relatives, friends, colleagues, and even sources are very much curious on how I manage to keep a straight face whenever I...

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Sep 24, 2018

Comeuppance for a brutal, unrepentant HR violator

Evidently scared of getting physically harmed, he was brought to court handcuffed, wearing a combat helmet while closely secured by Philippine Army soldiers he once commanded. A few hours later he was taken out of the court, his head bowed in gloom. The court...

Bulatlat Contributors | Sep 24, 2018

Method in its madness

Despite the bluster of President Rodrigo Duterte and his equally loud lieutenants, yes-men and accomplices in the Cabinet, the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Supreme Court, his regime is in reality completely without anything that even approximates a...

Bulatlat Contributors | Sep 24, 2018

#NeverAgain | Young and old vow to fight dictatorship

15,000 protesters marched from different assembly points in Metro Manila and converged at Rizal Park (formerly Luneta), Sept. 21 echoing the call, “Never Again to Martial Law!”

Anne Marxze Umil | Sep 24, 2018

The young guards of September 21st

The mobilization provided the exact opportunity to gain perspective and learn about society for among its ranks are national minorities, workers, migrant Filipinos, and delegates from Southern Tagalog, Bicol, and Central Luzon among others. Study circles were an integral part of the mobilization and as soon as the program on the stage started, the youth were quick to settle down to conduct discussions that define fascism and outline the present political situation.

Bulatlat Contributors | Sep 23, 2018

UP rises against tyranny

UP has declared Sept. 21 as A Day of Remembrance to honor the memories of those who struggled against Marcos’ dictatorship and highlight the university’s role in defending “academic freedom, civil liberties, and human rights.”

Bulatlat Contributors | Sep 23, 2018

Gov’t scare tactics failed, thousands march against rehabilitation of Marcoses, Duterte’s tyranny

“Today, our nation is reliving the nightmare. The Marcoses have conned, maneuvered, and schemed their way back into power, and into an alliance with Duterte.”

Ronalyn V. Olea | Sep 22, 2018

Complainants, witnesses submit Int’l tribunal’s verdict to ICC

Complainants and witnesses of the recently-concluded International People's Tribunal submitted to the International Criminal Court (ICC) a copy of its Verdict, Indictment, Case Summaries and other evidence presented before its jurors. The IPT found President...

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Sep 21, 2018

No to tyrannical MADness

Trying to scare people away from participating in a broad and peaceful demonstration on the 46th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law is not only a bad idea but also a foolish one.

Ronalyn V. Olea | Sep 21, 2018

Police arrests environmentalists picketing conference of mining companies

“Small-scale miners actually attempted to apply for regulations via an application for a ‘Minahang Bayan.’ But Benguet Corp., as tenement holder of the area, opposed this to maintain their control over the area’s mineral resources.”

Marya Salamat | Sep 20, 2018

Beyond Pride: Daring to bring the LGBT struggle back to the streets

In history, the LGBT Pride March is a daring political statement, anchored on the Stonewall Riots which happened on June 28, 1969.

Anne Ednalyn de la Cruz | Sep 20, 2018

Youth groups slam bomb scare as old tactics to declare martial law

“Desperate for justifications, both Marcos and Duterte have conjured up ‘communists’ and ‘terrorists’ as their scapegoats, hiding the real monster of State terrorism behind the curtain.”

Anne Marxze Umil | Sep 20, 2018

FULL TEXT: IPT Verdict vs. Duterte, Trump, and int’l monetary organizations

In this 11-page verdict, Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, US President Donald Trump, and international monetary organizations were found guilty of violating the political and economic rights and the right of the Filipino people to self-determination.

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Sep 20, 2018

Ang pitong Tausug

Ni RENE BOY ABIVA Noong araw na inaasahang tatama ang mata ni Ompong sa lupa ay s’ya namang araw kung saan kayo’y inani ng bala sa Barangay Tambang, Patikul, Sulu. Inihelera ng halimaw ang inyong katawan na waring mga kalakal sa gitna ng pamilihan at...

Bulatlat Contributors | Sep 20, 2018

9 environmental defenders arrested

“Defending the environment and calling out the abusive corporations that endanger the lives of people is not a crime. Exploitative mining is.”

Ronalyn V. Olea | Sep 20, 2018

Int’l tribunal reveals continuing US presence, intervention under Duterte

“Despite Duterte’s China pivot, the US military continues to hold war games and military training with Philippine troops under the Balikatan exercises.” By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA – An expert witness during the recently-concluded tribunal revealed...