Anne Marxze Umil, Author at Bulatlat

Before Rabusa, There Was Pogoy: Court-Martialed for YouTube Exposé, Ex-Captain Decries ‘Prevalent Corruption’ in Military

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Former Air Force Captain Joenel S. Pogoy, who spent two years in detention after being court-martialed for exposing corruption in the Air Force, says corruption in the military is worse than what is publicly known. The truth is, he says, many military officers -- from the time they are still lieutenants to the time they become generals -- are being taught by unscrupulous superiors to become corrupt.

Anne Marxze Umil | Feb 20, 2011

‘Impeaching Ombudsman Is Important Step Toward Justice’

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Groups welcome the Supreme Court’s decision junking the petition by Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez that sought to stop the impeachment case against her in Congress.

Anne Marxze Umil | Feb 16, 2011

‘Midnight Approval’ of MRT-LRT Fare Hike Feared

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Bayan asks the government to be transparent in the decision-making process involving the fare increases. It also denounces the “element of deception” on the matter, pointing out, for example, that commuters of LRT 1 will be paying for the debts incurred by LRT 2.

Anne Marxze Umil | Feb 16, 2011

Cash Handouts in the Philippine Military

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Lt. Col. George Rabusa, former budget officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from 2000 to 2002, revealed the skeletons in the closet of the military. Rabusa testified anew Feb. 7 at the Senate inquiry on the...

Anne Marxze Umil | Feb 11, 2011

Groups Want Arroyo Probed for Role in Spread of Corruption in Military

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Fr. Joe Dizon of Pagbabago said the recent exposé on corruption in the military is another test for the current administration. “This is a golden opportunity to show that he (President Aquino) is serious (in fighting corruption).”

Sidebar: Cash Handouts in the Philippine Military

Anne Marxze Umil | Feb 11, 2011

What Now for Commuters from the South?

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – I live in the south of Manila. I travel to work in Quezon City for at least two hours. I am also one of the million passengers of the MRT. While the tollways in the south have already increased their toll fees, the MRT...

Anne Marxze Umil | Feb 5, 2011

Groups Slam Multiple Increases in Prices

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
The fare for public utility jeepneys, toll fees of the South and North Luzon Expressways, and water rates have increased, and soon to be followed by an increase in the fare of the MRT and LRT train lines. These are accompanied by weekly increases in the pump prices of oil.

Anne Marxze Umil | Feb 4, 2011

As Egypt Burns, Worry for Filipinos There and Over DFA’s Lack of Contingency Plans

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“The only way to ensure that Filipinos are safe in Egypt is for President Aquino to support the call of the international community to oust Mubarak,” said Garry Martinez of Migrante.

Anne Marxze Umil | Feb 1, 2011

From the Back of a Bouncing Truck, a View of the Countryside

There had been reports of human-rights violations committed by soldiers on residents of some villages in Jones, one of Isabela’s towns. The mission’s objective was to document these violations, distribute relief goods and provide medical services to the residents of Dicamay village.

Anne Marxze Umil | Jan 29, 2011

In Davao, ‘New’ Military Tack Vs. NPA Terrorizes Residents

By CHERYLL FIEL
To prevent rebels from gaining ground in Toril, the Philippine Army established a military detachment in a village and sent out more soldiers. The soldiers are called “Peace and Development Teams.” But residents find the soldiers’ conduct rather unbecoming of the new tag by which they are now called.

Anne Marxze Umil | Jan 29, 2011

In Isabela, Soldiers Pretend to Be Guerrillas; in Davao, They Don’t Even Try

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
and CHERYLL FIEL
In Jones town, Isabela, residents complain that the soldiers would present themselves as New People’s Army guerrillas and try to extract information from them. In Toril, Davao, the military organized "peace and development teams," whose functions apparently include wooing teenage girls in the community.

Anne Marxze Umil | Jan 29, 2011

Soldiers Offer Inconsistent Testimonies During CHR Hearing on Botanist’s Killing

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
During the first public hearings into the deaths of Leonard Co and company conducted by the Commission on Human Rights, soldiers admitted that fired their weapons at the direction of the three victims but at the same time denied having killed them.

Anne Marxze Umil | Jan 28, 2011

Fix First Defects of 2010 Polls, Watchdogs Challenge Comelec’s Brillantes

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Brillantes cannot just hold another fully automated elections even without banishing "the ghosts and weaknesses" of previous elections, particularly that of the 2010 automated elections. “He must come up with a comprehensive report at the soonest time possible, lest he be accused of merely sweeping under the rug all those cases of poll irregularities,” said We Watch, a watchdog.

Anne Marxze Umil | Jan 21, 2011

Photo Essay: For Vegetable Vendors, Harder Work for Lesser Profit

View Photo Essay For Vendors, Harder Work for Lesser Profit

Anne Marxze Umil | Jan 16, 2011

Dire Times Ahead: Poor Brace for Impact of Toll, Fare, Price Increases

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Shirley Pascua, 35, a housewife, thinks that the poor are getting poorer under the administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III. “He is proving to be a disappointment. The price of everything is going up,” she told Bulatlat.com.

Anne Marxze Umil | Jan 14, 2011

Cabbies Not All That Excited Over Hike in Taxi Fare

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
The increase in the flag-down rates is good only if taxi operators won’t increase the “boundary” they collect from cabbies. Listen to cabbie explain why he is not in favor of the flag-down rate increase

Anne Marxze Umil | Jan 14, 2011

Environmental Destruction, Effects of Climate Change to Worsen in Philippines

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
The Aquino government, during its first six months in office, does not provide any indication that it is serious in addressing the problem of degradation of the environment and in mitigating the effects of climate change because it is leaning toward failed market-based solutions.

Anne Marxze Umil | Jan 6, 2011

No End in Sight to Violence, Poverty and Deprivation Afflicting Filipino Women

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
While more women are in the forefront of politics and the struggle to uphold women’s rights, still, there are many women whose rights are being violated, be it in their own communities, houses, and workplaces. Even the government violates the rights of women.

Anne Marxze Umil | Dec 23, 2010

UN Upholds Victim’s Rights, Criticizes Philippine Government, Justice System

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
She had to recount her ordeal in court over and over again while being questioned by defense attorneys whose aim was to destroy her credibility. She was called a “bad person”, a “whore”, an “adulteress”, and an “extortionist” by the Davao media. And after several years of an excruciating uphill battle, she lost her case in court. But she was undeterred.

Anne Marxze Umil | Dec 23, 2010

‘No Change in Human Rights Situation Under Aquino’ – Karapatan

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
According to Karapatan, there have been at least 25 victims of extrajudicial killings, two victims of enforced disappearance, 16 victims of torture, and 18 victims of illegal detention under the Aquino administration. It has barely been five months since Aquino took over on June 30.

Anne Marxze Umil | Dec 11, 2010

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Before Rabusa, There Was Pogoy: Court-Martialed for YouTube Exposé, Ex-Captain Decries ‘Prevalent Corruption’ in Military

‘Impeaching Ombudsman Is Important Step Toward Justice’

‘Midnight Approval’ of MRT-LRT Fare Hike Feared

Cash Handouts in the Philippine Military

Groups Want Arroyo Probed for Role in Spread of Corruption in Military

What Now for Commuters from the South?

Groups Slam Multiple Increases in Prices

As Egypt Burns, Worry for Filipinos There and Over DFA’s Lack of Contingency Plans

From the Back of a Bouncing Truck, a View of the Countryside

In Davao, ‘New’ Military Tack Vs. NPA Terrorizes Residents

In Isabela, Soldiers Pretend to Be Guerrillas; in Davao, They Don’t Even Try

Soldiers Offer Inconsistent Testimonies During CHR Hearing on Botanist’s Killing

Fix First Defects of 2010 Polls, Watchdogs Challenge Comelec’s Brillantes

Photo Essay: For Vegetable Vendors, Harder Work for Lesser Profit

Dire Times Ahead: Poor Brace for Impact of Toll, Fare, Price Increases

Cabbies Not All That Excited Over Hike in Taxi Fare

Environmental Destruction, Effects of Climate Change to Worsen in Philippines

No End in Sight to Violence, Poverty and Deprivation Afflicting Filipino Women

UN Upholds Victim’s Rights, Criticizes Philippine Government, Justice System

‘No Change in Human Rights Situation Under Aquino’ – Karapatan

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