US drone strikes setting dangerous global precedent
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Aquino govt’s violations of Philippine sovereignty, the worst – CPP
Aquino govt’s violations of Philippine sovereignty, the worst – CPP
By MARYA SALAMAT
Aside from allowing the US armed forces access to their former military bases, the Aquino government "allows the US FBI to interrogate prisoners in Camp Crame and use its custodial center in keeping foreign nationals it suspects of being “terrorists.”
NDFP, GPH agree to resume informal talks
NDFP, GPH agree to resume informal talks
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“The Parties have agreed to continue meaningful discussions of concerns and issues raised by both sides on June 14 and 15, 2012 in Oslo, to pave the way for the resumption of the formal talks in the peace negotiations in order to resolve the armed conflict and attain a just and lasting peace.”
‘Landlessness remains after 24 years of bogus agrarian reform’
‘Landlessness remains after 24 years of bogus agrarian reform’
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Our members are either facing or losing agrarian cases but we continue to struggle for our rights to the land we till.” – Alyansa ng Magbubukid sa Gitnang Luson
What independence?
What independence?
What independence? (Photos by Ace R. Morandante / Bulatlat.com)
Aquino slammed for kowtowing to US plan to project military might in Asia
Aquino slammed for kowtowing to US plan to project military might in Asia
By MARYA SALAMAT
What Aquino calls as “new juncture” in Philippine relations with the US revolves chiefly on the Philippine role in maintaining the Pacific as an 'American Lake.'
Analysts warn of dangers in Philippines’ hosting of more US troops, warships
Analysts warn of dangers in Philippines’ hosting of more US troops, warships
By MARYA SALAMAT
Although waning economically, the US still has the edge in military capabilities, which it may use to bully or declare war against countries resisting the assertion of its economic interests.
Philippines losing money over anomalous Malampaya contract
Philippines losing money over anomalous Malampaya contract
By INA ALLECO SILVERIO
“It is an outrage that the government continues to uphold contracts with corporations that seriously put the country and the Filipino people at a perpetual disadvantage.” – Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares
GPH set to terminate peace talks with NDFP next year – NDFP’s Agcaoili
GPH set to terminate peace talks with NDFP next year – NDFP’s Agcaoili
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
The prospect for a peace agreement between the Government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines becomes dimmer as President Aquino accuses the NDFP of issuing ‘impossible demands’ and the NDFP accusing Aquino of laying the groundwork for scuttling the talks.
Mindanao-wide protests against US troops peak in Zambo
Mindanao-wide protests against US troops peak in Zambo
Mindanao-wide protests against US troops peak in Zambo (Photo courtesy of Patriotiko Mindanao)
Euphemisms increase with US military expansion
Euphemisms increase with US military expansion
By MARYA SALAMAT
Deceptions and misnomers cover the arrival, stay and conduct of US troops in the Philippines, as noted by progressive and patriotic groups who questioned, too, the very pretexts being used to expand US military presence in the country and in the region.
Committee tasked to review oil prices meets with people’s organizations
Committee tasked to review oil prices meets with people’s organizations
By MARYA SALAMAT
While progressive groups welcome the review, they worry about the independence of the committee, the quality of, and its hesitation to share, the data it would be getting, and the limits that it imposes on itself.
‘Next round of talks in April may be the last’ – MILF
‘Next round of talks in April may be the last’ – MILF
By MARYA SALAMAT
As of the latest round of talks, the peace panels of the GPH and MILF are still proceeding from different perspectives and premises, especially on essential points.
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