If Akbar was the target, why did the assassins need to use a bomb, then detonate it inside the House premises, and not pull the assassination with the use of firearms elsewhere? Planting the bomb at Congress could signify a bigger political message. BY THE POLICY STUDIES, PUBLICATION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM CENTER FOR PEOPLE EMPOWERMENT…

The bomb attack at the House of Representatives (HoR) has been roundly condemned by all. No one who can be taken seriously has claimed responsibility for it. The knee-jerk reaction is to blame so-called terrorists; the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) immediately comes to the public’s mind since they are generally perceived to favor this sort…

Sa panahong may malaking pagkukulang ang pamahalaan sa pagpapaunlad ng buhay at kabuhayan ng nakararami, nasa ating lahat ang responsibilidad na huwag hayaan ang mga batang naghihirap tulad ni Mariannet na piliing kitlin ang sariling buhay para lang tumakas sa kalbaryong pinapasan niya at ng kanyang pamilya. NI DANILO ARAÑA ARAO Konteksto / Pinoy Weekly…

From what I have gathered, the Badjaos used to be living only in Mindanao, as a tribe in the island. They are fisher folks who, over time, with the emergence of more sophisticated and commercial fishing, were displaced, thus the migration in the different islands in the country such as Bohol, Cebu and Manila. BY…

BY MARK ANGELES Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 41, November 18-24, 2007 How small are those fingers, Mariannet, my dear igsoon. They filled pages of paper with strokes of your thoughts. They fizzed with detergent when you helped your mother do your neighbor’s laundry. They rubbed your tummy when it coiled with hunger. They…

BY LALA FANAGEL PASAKA (Confederation of Lumad Organizations in Southern Mindanao) Posted by Bulatlat Democratic Space Vol. VII, No 41, November 18-24, 2007 Twelve-year-olds used to just play “Chinese garters” or patintero on the street, otherwise, they are at home doing their homework, watching TV, or simply doing what a normal 12-year old should be…

BY KAREN PAPELLERO HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 41, November 18-24, 2007 Tuburan, Cebu – An 8-year old girl was allegedly interrogated in school before being abducted by elements of the 78th IB, PA based in Brgy. Gaang, Tuburan town in Cebu last October 16, 2007. According to witnesses, about 20 or so…

An organic fertilizer, known as Bio Green Grow Organic Fertilizer, can increase farm yield, protect the environment and restore soil bio-diversity. It was first produced in a demonstration at Barangay Balugan, Sagada, Mountain Province. BY ARTHUR L. ALLAD-IW Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat SAGADA, Mountain Province – An organic fertilizer which can increase farm yield,…

BY ARNEDO S. VALERA, ESQ. LEGAL COUNSEL, NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR FILIPINO CONCERNS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MIGRANT HERITAGE COMMISSION Democratic Space Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 41, November 18-24, 2007 Allow me to begin by saying that the issue about the ABC TV show’s Desperate Housewives has once again awakened us with one thunderous voice of…

BY EMILY VITAL Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 40, November 11-17, 2007 Not only Filipinos thumb down the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). Japanese nationals and organizations have signed a petition asking the Philippine Senate to reject the agreement. Japanese citizens vs JPEPA In a list sent through email to No Deal! JPEPA, Movement against Unequal…