What led to the political comeback of the Marcoses
With so much ill-gotten wealth and alliances with other members of the ruling elite, it’s no wonder the Marcoses were able to win elections.
What led to the political comeback of the Marcoses
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Reds mull peace talks sans ceasefire amid heightened military ops
Reds mull peace talks sans ceasefire amid heightened military ops
“If the AFP continues to violate the ceasefire, it will not be long and it is highly probable that the NPA would retract its unilateral ceasefire.”
Madness? | Why US Aid is not good for you or PH
Madness? | Why US Aid is not good for you or PH
Bulatlat SPECIAL REPORT: The US would rather not stop with its aid program here. It is the key with which they’ve been maintaining their domination of the Philippine economy and military even after the Philippines’ 1946 nominal independence.
Use of force against protesters violates human rights, humanitarian law
Use of force against protesters violates human rights, humanitarian law
The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) said it will not hesitate and is ready to assist those who were illegally arrested and injured in filing charges against those responsible for the violent dispersal.
National minorities push for rights, welfare in peace talks
National minorities push for rights, welfare in peace talks
"We are glad that the ongoing peace talks is not exclusive to Christians but tackles the issues of the Filipino people, including us, national minorities.”
2nd year of Laude killing | Groups heighten call to end VFA, Edca
2nd year of Laude killing | Groups heighten call to end VFA, Edca
“There would be no other way to best honor the memory of Jennifer Laude and boost the people’s cry for justice than by putting an end to the special treatment enjoyed by Pemberton and abrogating Edca, VFA.”
GRP, NDFP okay outline of reforms, release of political prisoners
GRP, NDFP okay outline of reforms, release of political prisoners
“The most essential success that has been achieved is the agreement on common outlines social and economic reforms, political and constitutional reforms, and the end of hostilities and disposition of forces.”
Duterte’s #First100Days | Progressives praise, challenge gov’t
Duterte’s #First100Days | Progressives praise, challenge gov’t
“The contradictions will sharpen as pro-US factions of the ruling elite maneuver and resist President Duterte’s assertions of sovereignty. ... The people should remain vigilant and should struggle even harder for fundamental reforms and social change.”
GRP-NDFP talks on socioeconomic reforms face delays
GRP-NDFP talks on socioeconomic reforms face delays
“The main purpose of the peace negotiations is to address the roots of the armed conflict which, among others, includes poverty, landlessness, joblessness, hunger, and inequality. Placing the outcome ahead in an outline of an agreement on social and economic reforms is like putting the cart before the horse.”
NDFP demands amnesty for political prisoners as 2nd round of talks begins
NDFP demands amnesty for political prisoners as 2nd round of talks begins
“The most effective method of release (of political prisoners) is through an amnesty proclamation as offered by President Duterte himself.”
Duterte’s #First100Days | ‘Reforms have begun for environment’
Duterte’s #First100Days | ‘Reforms have begun for environment’
“The Duterte administration is full of contradictions, but the positive outweighs the negative.”
Jalandoni resigns, Agcaoili new NDFP chief negotiator
Jalandoni resigns, Agcaoili new NDFP chief negotiator
"While being firm and a good negotiator, your aura has always been appeasing and pleasant, and your generosity and kind heart very present.” -- Royal Norwegian Government Special Envoy to the Philippine Peace Process Elisabeth Slattum to Luis Jalandoni
‘End VFA, Edca’ | Progressives urge Duterte to act on anti-US imperialism tirades
‘End VFA, Edca’ | Progressives urge Duterte to act on anti-US imperialism tirades
“If President Duterte cannot get support from his officials, we assure him that Filipino workers are willing to back his assertion of our sovereignty against US and other foreign intervention once he has turned it into actual, concrete and written policies.”
Martial law or not, need for radical change remains
Martial law or not, need for radical change remains
“The Marcos dictatorship failed to crush the revolutionary movement. ...and no reactionary government can defeat it as long as the societal bases and factors for their existence remain.”
Groups decry ceasefire violations by military
Groups decry ceasefire violations by military
During the first round of formal talks in Oslo, Norway held in August, both parties agreed to “reconcile and develop their separate unilateral ceasefire orders into a single unified bilateral document within 60 days.”
Humanizing the raging war
Humanizing the raging war
Many steps have yet to be undertaken for the spirit and intent of the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL) -- to make the armed conflict more humane and to protect civilians -- be realized.
25th year of Senate vote vs US bases | ‘Boot US troops out,’ progressives urge Duterte
25th year of Senate vote vs US bases | ‘Boot US troops out,’ progressives urge Duterte
“It is time to rock the boat, it is time to assert Philippine sovereignty, to junk VFA, Edca.”
A sweet homecoming for Wilma and Benito Tiamzon
A sweet homecoming for Wilma and Benito Tiamzon
“It was a time of the revolution. Now that we’ve come back, revolution still rages on.”
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The drug menace as a health problem
The drug menace as a health problem
“There is always a context behind one person’s addiction.”
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