The supposed advantages of computer-based education have been blurred by commercial interests. In this sense, promoting technology as a catch-word to attract would-be students is nothing more than a marketing scheme, designed to lure prospective clients to a substandard education. BY JOHN RAPHAEL FULGAR Philippine Collegian Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 27, August 12-18,…
Janess Ann J. Ellao
Human Security Act: ‘Draconian, Fascist’
An interview with Atty. Edre Olalia The anti-terrorism law is draconian, anti-people, and is very dangerous. Another fundamental point is, it does not cover the acts of terrorism of the State itself which is the worst kind of terrorism. BY DR. RAINER WERNING THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Contributed to Bulatlat Vol. VII,…
A Pastor in Prison
BY BERLIN GUERRERO* Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 27, August 12-18, 2007 When a pastor is in prison his ministry is not impaired; the bars and walls are only futile attempts to cut his connections to the world beyond the state curtain. His confinement is limited only to the physical body and never to…
Go Liar, Go.
BY LOLITO GO* Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 27, August 12-18, 2007 “Go! Liar!”, I discovered, is a perfect anagram for “Gloria.” My apologies to all the Glorias of the world. My apologies to all the liars too, it is unfair that I tie you with Gloria Macapal-Arroyo, peace be with Diosdado. He has…
Ako’y Alabok Lamang
NI RAUL FUNILAS Inilathala ng Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 27, August 12-18, 2007 Gunitang naglayag hanap ay alabok Na dating dumapyo’t sa aki’y humagod Noong ang panaho’y hindi nasaakop Ng bagong milenyong dagling umimbulog. Ngayo’y natitimbon sa pukas na daang Sinalisalisod ng paang magaspang, Tanging ipoipo ang nagpapatunghay Upang manalakay sa gawing kanluran. Ngayong humahaplos…
Tell That to the Marines
No matter how successful the government may be in conjuring a picture of improved peace and order conditions in Mindanao, the truth is bound to emerge sooner or later, as in the latest Basilan incident. BY CAROL PAGADUAN-ARAULLO Streetwise/Business World Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 27, August 12-18, 2007 No matter how successful the…
An Offense against All
With the Human Security Act, the police and the military are in almost the same situation as they were during the early days of martial law, when they didn’t quite know what they could or couldn’t do– but did learn fast enough. BY LUIS V. TEODORO Vantage Point/Business World Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VII, No.…
EI Letter to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
BY FRED VAN LEEUWEN General Secretary, Education International Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 27, August 12-18, 2007 Her Illustrious Excellency The President of the Philippines Ms. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Malacañang Palace JP Laurel Street, San Miguel Manilla 1005 PHILIPPINES Brussels, 6 August 2007 Your Excellency: I am writing to you on behalf of Education…
The Deteriorating Education System and Worsening Poverty Situation
Consistent with its policies of deregulation and privatization, and limiting government spending, the Macapagal-Arroyo administration has been reducing its budget for education leading to the deterioration of the educational system and the decreasing access of the poor to education. And yet it is wondering why more and more people, including college graduates are not able…
Storms ‘Chedeng,’ ‘Dodong’ Kill 3 in Cordillera
Typhoons “Chedeng” and “Dodong” claimed three lives and caused landslides affecting residents in several communities in the Cordillera. BY ACE ALEGRE Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 27, August 12-18, 2007 BAGUIO CITY (246 kms. north of Manila) – Typhoons “Chedeng” and “Dodong” claimed three lives and caused landslides affecting residents in several…
Woman Activist Held, Two Others in Watchlist
BY DABET CASTAÑEDA HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 27, August 12-18, 2007 Balikbayan Dr. Annalisa Vicente Enrile was on her way back to the U.S. on Aug. 5 after a month’s stay in the Philippines. However, as she proceeded to the Immigration booth to have her passport exit-stamped, she was told that she…