Government Should Look Beyond the Plea Bargain — Karapatan (PR)
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News in Pictures: A Year Since Gregan’s Death, Groups Continue to Demand Justice and Accountability
News in Pictures: A Year Since Gregan’s Death, Groups Continue to Demand Justice and Accountability
Marking the first year since the death of Gregan Cardeño, a Filipino who died inside Camp Ranao in Marawi City while working as an interpreter for the US troops, various groups held a memorial rally on Wednesday to demand justice and to hold those behind the incident accountable. (Photo courtesy of Patriotiko Mindanao / bulatlat.com)
Ex-COA Auditor Who Documented Corruption in Philippine Military Lauded
Ex-COA Auditor Who Documented Corruption in Philippine Military Lauded
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“We applaud Ms. Heidi Mendoza’s courage and determination in daring to expose and condemn anomalous transactions within the military,” said Courage president Ferdinand Gaite.
News in Pictures: In Solidarity with Egyptian Protesters
News in Pictures: In Solidarity with Egyptian Protesters
MANILA -- Member organizations of the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan staged a protest action at Plaza Ferguson near the United States embassy today, February 1, to express their “steadfast solidarity with the Egyptian peoples’ struggle" against the "US-backed regime" of Hosni Mubarak. (Photo by Gregorio B. Dantes Jr. / bulatlat.com)
As Egypt Burns, Worry for Filipinos There and Over DFA’s Lack of Contingency Plans
As Egypt Burns, Worry for Filipinos There and Over DFA’s Lack of Contingency Plans
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“The only way to ensure that Filipinos are safe in Egypt is for President Aquino to support the call of the international community to oust Mubarak,” said Garry Martinez of Migrante.
The Son of ‘People Power’ and Nothing to Show for It — Not Even Solidarity with Egyptian People
The Son of ‘People Power’ and Nothing to Show for It — Not Even Solidarity with Egyptian People
Imagine the quandary he’s in: His own mother was catapulted to the presidency via Edsa 1, the culmination of two decades of struggle of the Filipino people against the abuses of the Marcos dictatorship. He should at the least salute the Egyptian people for their courage and unity in fighting the Mubarak dictatorship.
In Philippine Hospitals, a Scam Preys on New Nurses
In Philippine Hospitals, a Scam Preys on New Nurses
By MARYA SALAMAT
Many hospitals are charging new nurses fees in exchange for work, training and experience, which are required for nursing jobs abroad. This offshoot of the government’s exploitative labor-export policy needs to stop, according to the Gabriela Women’s Party.
Noynoy as Inquirer’s ‘Filipino of the Year’? WTF?
Noynoy as Inquirer’s ‘Filipino of the Year’? WTF?
I must admit that after reading the Philippine Daily Inquirer’s headline “Filipino of the Year: Aquino Rocks,” my initial reaction was, “What the f—k?!” But I told myself to read the story first. The country’s leading newspaper might just surprise me.
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