The U.S. is currently the biggest source of remittances to the country. But behind the seeming affluent lives of Filipinos in the U.S. are stories of neglect, boredom, and longing that Filipino-American elders face. BY REYNA MAE TABBADA Bulatlat.com LOS ANGELES -...
“We’re back to the martial law period, where military and police ‘hunt for NPA (New People’s Army) rebels’ but often (end up) making life more miserable for the innocent civilians and poor communities.” BY KARL G. OMBION Bulatlat.com BACOLOD CITY – “We are back to...
Many have fallen from their ranks. But like his beloved Bp. Alberto Ramento, who was slain October 3, Fr. Terry Revollido of the Iglesia Filipino Independiente (IFI) chooses to continue serving the church and the poor despite the dangers. BY AUBREY MAKILAN...
There was nothing worth stealing from the bishop except the life he had dedicated to the fight for truth, social justice, a better lot for the exploited and oppressed and genuine peace. The authorities are not at all interested in finding out who would have wanted...
Many paid tribute to Bishop Alberto Ramento. But the most touching tribute came from workers he supported during their struggles. As his son, Alberto Ramento III, said, “Hanggang sa huli, pag-aari pa rin siya ng simbahan. Hanggang sa huli, siya ay para pa rin sa...
Legislated wages have not kept up with the high and rising cost of living. Wage rates across regions are even more miserable. The Arroyo administration’s economic managers cannot continue flaunting growth figures because behind these rosy figures, Filipinos...
In the proposed 2007 national budget, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) reportedly earmarked P10.3 billion ($206 million) for the salary increase of government employees. Is there cause for celebration among the 1.4 million-strong government workforce,...
Instead of a "global war on terror", Washington should employ a "global counterinsurgency" strategy that focuses on global law enforcement, intelligence, and special operations. By Jim Lobe International Press Service (IPS) Sept. 27, 2006 Posted by Bulatlat.com...
UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution No. 1718 does not stipulate any explicit permission to the U.S. and its cohorts to launch an immediate military attack on the DPRK but lays down the basis and opens the way for further sanctions and even aggressive military...
BY THE TAGAYTAY 5 Posted by Bulatlat We, the Tagaytay 5, denounce in very strong terms the new round of strong negligence and utter disregard of detainees basic rights and welfare after the wide destruction in CALABARZON in the aftermath of “Milenyo.” Eight days...
BY THE IGLESIA FILIPINA INDEPENDIENTE Posted by Bulatlat “I KNOW THEY ARE GOING TO KILL ME NEXT BUT NEVER WILL I ABANDON MY DUTY TO GOD AND MY MINISTRY TO THE PEOPLE” -- A statement of Bp. Alberto B. Ramento to his family The Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI)...
BY THE ECUMENICAL BISHOPS FORUM Posted by Bulatlat The Ecumenical Bishops Forum (EBF), the fellowship of bishops in the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI), United Church of Christin the Philippines (UCCP), the United Methodist Church (UMC), the Episcopal Church...
NI NOEL SALES BARCELONA Inilathala ng Bulatlat Hindi maglalaon muling makikitang malaya ang Bayan. Bayang pinagbuwisan ng sampalataya't dugo ng pangangarap at pagkabigo. ng tagumpay at luha ng pagkukuro at pagkatuliro ng lakas at panghihina. Mamahinga ka na Ikaw na...
BY MILA D. AGUILAR Posted by Bulatlat This woman's playing chess Without a tear. After eating up all the pawns She's now targeting bishops From the rear. No storm, it seems, Can stay her Rather deadly, Definitely Ungodly career. Why don't the people Arise, you ask....
NI RICHARD R. GAPPI Inilathala ng Bulatlat Inakala ko: natabtab ang mga istik na tao, gagamba, banga at palayok sa dingding ng Petroglyphs sa bundok at gumapang sila hanggang sa bayan. Hanggang sa taas-baywang ng iyong studio at sala sa bahay: lumulutang ang mga...
Before becoming a reporter for GMA 7, Dan Campilan was a member of the League of Filipino Students (LFS) in Cebu. He believed and upheld the principles and ideals of genuine freedom and democracy and could identify with the plight of the poor. His background as an...
The nine punks illegally arrested by the Benguet police have welcomed the appointment of a new prosecutor to investigate them reiterating that they being innocent victims detained for eight months now, the investigation should have been done earlier. BY NESTOR...
Many are lured by the promise of high pay for seafarers. But the film Turbulent Waters takes us back to reality by showing how this supposed lucrative profession produced the galley slaves of the 21st century. BY AUBREY MAKILAN Bulatlat.com Many are lured by the...
A fully owned subsidiary of US multinational Dole Food Company, DOLE Philippines Inc. (Dolefil), accounts for the bulk of Dole Food Company's total pineapple output. But, said the union, their wages can’t even compare with the salary levels of younger workers in...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has enforced a wave of violent dispersals and food blockade against on-strike garment factory workers within the 276-hectare Cavite Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) in Rosario town in Cavite, leaving scores wounded and...
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