Hilario “Larry” Diola, amember of the anti-communist vigilante group Alimaong Holy Warriors was positively identified as the gunman in the fatal shooting of Mario Auxillo secretary general of Bayan Muna (People First) in Bohol last June 15. Ironically, the suspect and the victim were friends and the former’s wife could not think of a reason…
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Oda sa mga Ordinaryong Araw (Kay Karen Empeño)
NI PHILIP ANORICO* Inilathala ng Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 20, June 24-30, 2007 Lagi akong nagbabakasakali Baka ikaw ang nakatabi ko sa bookstore, Nakasiksikan sa jeep, O nakasalubong sa overpass. Lagi, dinadalaw mo ako Sa mga ordinaryong araw na katulad nito. Kapag nakakakita ako Ng nakatalikod na babaeng maliit, Lampas-batok ang buhok, Balingkinitan ang katawan,…
Dapithapon at Umaga ng Matagalang Pakikibaka
NI OLIVER CARLOS Inilathala ng Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 20, June 24-30, 2007 Sa dapithapon ng buhay may mga pagal na katawan na nais na sanang magpahinga… Makaamot man lang ng katiwayasan ng isipang ginigiyagis ng pangamba ng takot na malugmok sa kasukalan doon sa dawag ng gubat na inaring ina at nagkanlong sa mga…
Mario “Mayong Mag-uuma” Mundin Auxillo (1957-2007)
Poet. Orator. Peasant Organizer. Freedom Fighter Mayong joined the long list of activists who fell prey to the evil powers of this terrorist state. But in doing so, he also joined the list of martyrs who died while fighting for justice, freedom, and democracy. BY TERENCE KRISHNA LOPEZ HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Contributed to Bulatlat Vol.…
Remembering Isabelo delos Reyes
There are now efforts at the national level to revisit the historical legacy of Isabelo delos Reyes – scholar, journalist, labor leader, and revolutionary. BY LYN V. RAMO Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 20, June 24-30, 2007 BAGUIO CITY (246 kms north of Manila) – Redeem the interest in the works and…
On the Side of Democracy
The recent decisions and pronouncements of the Supreme Court place it on the side of democracy. But it can, at best, be reactive. With the continuous assault of the Macapagal-Arroyo administration on the people’s rights, sovereign will, and hard- fought-for liberties, it is the Filipino people themselves who can make democracy possible. After all, they…
Terror behind Sham Filipino Democracy
With most of the votes now counted the Arroyo administration has suffered a humiliating defeat in the May mid-term elections despite widespread military intimidation, abductions and killings. BY GILL H BOEHRINGER Published in The Socialist Worker – Australia June 15 Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 20, June 24-30, 2007 With most of the votes…
The Anti-Terror Law and State Terrorism: Two Faces of the Same Coin?
July 14 marks the start of the implementation of the Philippine’s new anti-terror law – the Human Security Act of 2007. Will this mean the end of terror or will it only legitimize the mechanisms of the more serious threat of state-sponsored terrorism? BY DABET CASTAÑEDA HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 20, June…
Militants Call on EU to Stop Aid to the Arroyo Government
BY EMILY VITAL Bulatlat Breaking News Posted June 21,2007 – 4:08 p.m. Members of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan or New Patriotic Alliance) and allied groups trooped to the European Union (EU) Embassy in Makati City , June 21, 11 a.m. to appeal before the EU to stop providing aid to the Arroyo government. A team…
Sa Inang Naghahanap
NI PHILIP ANORICO* Inilathala ng Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 19, June 17-23, 2007 Itong paghahanap sa nawalang anak Higit na malupit sa pagkakarehas Walang kalayaan ang bawat paghikab Hanggang panaginip at hilik ay bihag. Katotohanang sa puso tumatarak Ay kung mayroon nga bang mahahagilap O baka pag-abang sa maputing uwak Pangarap na ‘di dadapo ang…
Panday na ang Punglong Hahango sa Bayan (Alay kay Axel Pinpin)
NI RAUL FUNILAS Inilathala ng Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 19, June 17-23, 2007 Wala akong baril at pangal na itak, Wala ring salapang at punyal na bangas; Ang tanging sukbit ko ay isang panulat Ng mga tula kong gustong makalipad. Pisara ko’y banig nitong himpapawid, Laksang pag-aaklas bumuntis sa isip; Natutong magdasal umamot sa langit:…