By RONALYN V. OLEA
The book Oplan Bantay Laya: The US-Arroyo Campaign of Terror and Counterinsurgency in the Philippines not only explains why Oplan Bantay Laya is the most vicious counterinsurgency campaign but also puts in proper context the role of the US government in the state’s brutal campaign against the Filipino people.
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Baguio Vendors Vow To Block Tearing Down of Public Market
By ACE ALEGRE Bulatlat.com BAGUIO CITY— Hundreds of affected vendors vow to block another demolition of an area at the public market here after the tearing down of 700 stalls at the public market’s Block 3, Aug. 22. Pablito Gumnad, a vendor, said the development by private firm Uniwide of the public market is a…
Spare OFWs from Aquino’s Administration First ‘Major, Major Blunder’ – Migrante
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Migrante International chairperson Garry Martinez told Bulatlat that he is not surprised if there are negative reactions coming from Hongkong nationals and its possible repercussions to OFWs. “We express our sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the victims,” Martinez said, “We know how difficult it is to fetch a loved one who is dead.”
Catholic Bishops to Aquino: Fulfill Pro-Poor Platform, Ignore Luisita SDO
By LYN V. RAMO
“The president cannot feign neutrality in this issue, for his silence and inaction will mean an implicit endorsement of the unjust compromise deal orchestrated by Cojuangco-owned HLI,” the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines said in a statement.
Incarceration of Kin Displaces Dumagat Family
By LYN V. RAMO
Born to a peasant family, Eddie Cruz used to bring home rice, corn, vegetables and fruits to his siblings. His parents, Ligaya and Corsing, now make do with whatever food is given by well-meaning individuals and groups.
Slideshow: Hacienda Luisita Farm Workers Trash ‘Financial Assistance’ by Cojuangco-Aquinos
Luisita Farmers Trash ‘Financial Assistance’
Fired ABS-CBN Employees Gain Initial Victory, Labor Department Orders Holding of Certification Election
By MARYA SALAMAT
The decision of Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz rejecting the claim of ABS CBN that there is no employer-employee relationship between the media network and the ABS CBN Internal Job Market and approving the union’s petition for a certification election came after five months of struggle and the dismissal of 90 unionists.
Press Statement by the Morong 43 detainees from Camp Bagong Diwa and Letter of Appeal to Pres. Aquino by Dr. Merry Mia-Clamor (PR)
Press Release 23 August 2010 We, the 43 health workers (Morong 43), are on a protest fast since August 21. We denounce the continuing gross violation of our human rights and the denial of the rule of law on our case. We protest the inhumane and unjust decision of the lower court to bring Judilyn…
Sigaw ng bagong bayani: Stop e-passport Fee hike, Other Fee Impositions (PR)
Press Statement August 23, 2010 On the anniversary of the historic Cry of Pugadlawin, Migrante International today trooped to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Manila to protest the recent increase in e-passport fees and other onerous fee impositions on overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Disclaimer | What you are reading is either a press…
RP Post Welfare Officer Still Detained in Saudi Jail; Migrant Rights Group Calls Anew for his Immediate Release (PR)
Press Release 23 August 2010 More than 2 months from his arrest on 12 June 2010, the welfare officer of the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh is still detained in Deira Jail, Riyadh and pleading hard for his immediate release. Disclaimer | What you are reading is either a press release/ statement or a manifesto. These…
News in Pictures: Kin of Human-Rights Victims to Noynoy: How Long Shall We Wait for Justice?
On the eve of the 27th anniversary of the assassination of Senator Ninoy Aquino last August 20, families and relatives of human-rights violations led by Families of the Disappeared for Justice (Desaparecidos) and Victims of Arroyo United for Justice (Hustisya!), tied a long yellow cloth around the Boy Scout Monument in Quezon City to signify their continuing search and fight for justice.