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People’s Demands on Aquino’s First State of the Nation Address
People’s Demands on Aquino’s First State of the Nation Address
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Because the Arroyo administration left the country in a crisis of unparalleled proportions, progressive groups presented an agenda, which they deem as necessary for the nation's survival.
Aquino, Binay Told: Prioritize Housing for Urban Poor, Especially Those Displaced by Projects, Calamities
Aquino, Binay Told: Prioritize Housing for Urban Poor, Especially Those Displaced by Projects, Calamities
By MARYA SALAMAT
“It is a challenge to the Aquino administration to address the housing question holistically, beyond the low-cost housing projects peddled as the flagship program of the government,” GWP Rep. Emmi de Jesus says.
More Children Become Casualties of Philippine Military’s ‘Dirty War’
More Children Become Casualties of Philippine Military’s ‘Dirty War’
By MARYA SALAMAT
Special Report As the Philippine military continues to wage Oplan Bantay Laya, its so-called “dirty war” against communists as well as activists, peasants and workers, more and more innocent children are not only being caught in the crossfire but have become targets as well of human-rights violations.
Peasant Leader Killed Inside Nueva Ecija Army Camp
Peasant Leader Killed Inside Nueva Ecija Army Camp
By RONALYN V. OLEA
A 78-year-old peasant leader was shot dead by two motorcycle-riding men inside his house in San Isidro, Laur town, Nueva Ecija, at around 4:45 p.m. Friday, July 9. He was the second victim of extrajudicial killing under the new administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III.
Like Arroyo Like Aquino? Same Cabinet/Government – Same Anti-people Policies
Like Arroyo Like Aquino? Same Cabinet/Government – Same Anti-people Policies
By MARYA SALAMAT
Forming his team to set the direction of change or political payback? So far, except for Justice Sec. Leila de Lima, the Cabinet of Pres. Benigno Aquino III is a mixture of key figures in his campaign, representatives of big business, and old hands of the former Arroyo administration.
Groups Slam Possible CHR Appointment of ‘McCarthyist’ Etta Rosales, Who Echoed AFP’s Line on Killings
Groups Slam Possible CHR Appointment of ‘McCarthyist’ Etta Rosales, Who Echoed AFP’s Line on Killings
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Karapatan, Kilusang Mayo Uno and Anakbayan point out that Akbayan's Etta Rosales had, in the past, mouthed the military line that the extrajudicial killings were part of "internal purges" in the CPP-NPA. “Appointing her to the commission is highly unreasonable, if not insane,” the KMU said.
Myrna Cruz-Abraham: Gentle Mom, Activist, Political Prisoner
Myrna Cruz-Abraham: Gentle Mom, Activist, Political Prisoner
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
The abduction and imprisonment of Myrna Cruz-Abraham, an activist in Cagayan Valley, shattered her family but also made her children stronger. It is prisoners of conscience like her that present a challenge to President Aquino to be true to his promise of justice and respect for human rights.
Aquino Urged to Free ‘Morong 43,’ Especially the Pregnant and Sick
Aquino Urged to Free ‘Morong 43,’ Especially the Pregnant and Sick
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Doctors who have examined the Morong 43 in jail said the pregnant detainees would be giving birth soon and their detention raises the possibility of complications. The sick ones are also at risk of more danger, they said.
Migrants’ Group Poses 10-Point Migrant Challenge to Aquino Administration
Migrants’ Group Poses 10-Point Migrant Challenge to Aquino Administration
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Migrante is calling on the Aquino administration to prosecute former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for misusing funds for OFWs, repeal anti-migrant policies, provide more services to OFWs and their families, including special protection to migrant women and minors, review and increase the budget for services for OFWs, to establish special courts to try complaints of abuses against OFWs, and to forge bilateral agreements with receiving countries for the protection of OFWs, among others
Slideshow: Despedida for Gloria
Slideshow: Despedida for Gloria
Despedida for Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
A Look Back at Arroyo’s Many Sins and Why She Should Pay
A Look Back at Arroyo’s Many Sins and Why She Should Pay
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Up to Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's last weeks in office, impunity presented itself . She should be made accountable for all these atrocities inflicted on the Filipino people.
Nine Prescriptions to Treat Ailing Public Health System
Nine Prescriptions to Treat Ailing Public Health System
By MARYA SALAMAT
Given the peoples’ worsening jobs situation and income gap under Arroyo, malnutrition, diseases and accidents caused by poverty plague many poor communities.
Old Electoral Problems Still Exist, Remain Unresolved – Journalists
Old Electoral Problems Still Exist, Remain Unresolved – Journalists
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Same old names, same old problems dominated the May 2010 elections, but there is reason to hope in the determination voters and teachers showed to make it work.
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