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People’s Agenda for Aquino’s First 100 Days
People’s Agenda for Aquino’s First 100 Days
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Pagbabago! said Aquino’s first 100 days will be crucial as it will reveal the priorities of and set the tone for the new government.
Reds Belie AFP’s Allegation of Child Recruitment
Reds Belie AFP’s Allegation of Child Recruitment
By ALDWIN QUITASOL
“For several years now, we have invited representatives of the United Nations and other independent bodies to visit units of the NPA and areas of operations of these units to see for themselves how the revolutionary movement upholds its policy of prohibiting the recruitment of children, and furthermore, how the rights and welfare of children are respected and promoted in revolutionary areas.” - CPP
GRP, NDF Hope to Have Peace Talks in the Next Administration
GRP, NDF Hope to Have Peace Talks in the Next Administration
By GRACE S. UDDIN
“With the new government, there is hope (in resuming peace talks),” said Paulynn Sicam, representative of the GRP panel secretariat, during a forum sponsored by the Bishops Ecumenical Forum (BEF) two days after the elections.
Slideshow: ‘Project Runaway’ Highlights Protest Fashion
Slideshow: ‘Project Runaway’ Highlights Protest Fashion
"Project Runaway" Protest Fashion
Save as PDFDark Legacies: The Economy Under Arroyo
Dark Legacies: The Economy Under Arroyo
By SONNY AFRICA
The disturbing divergence between the fortunes of a few and the welfare of the many is the most troubling legacy that the Arroyo presidency leaves behind– and among the greatest challenges that the incoming administration has to confront to deliver any real change.
News in Pictures: Progressive Groups Mark 112th Independence Day with ‘Counter-Parade’ Depicting Arroyo’s ‘Legacy of Failure’
News in Pictures: Progressive Groups Mark 112th Independence Day with ‘Counter-Parade’ Depicting Arroyo’s ‘Legacy of Failure’
“Fight for genuine independence!” This is the call of the various progressive groups as they marched to US Embassy in commemoration of the 112th declaration of Philippine Independence Saturday, denouncing US imperialism and the US-led war against terrorism.
News in Pictures: Gabriela Celebrates Poll Victory in Fashion Show; Challenges Noynoy to Take Righteous Path
News in Pictures: Gabriela Celebrates Poll Victory in Fashion Show; Challenges Noynoy to Take Righteous Path
As part of the victory and thanksgiving celebration of Gabriela Women’s Party in relation to the success it achieved in the May elections, a restaging of the satirical fashion show Project RunAway was held on Friday at the Amoranto Theater in Quezon City. Project RunAway Season Finale not only tackled the anomalies in the recently concluded national elections but also focused on the challenges the Aquino administration will face. The show is an allusion to Noynoy’s 'daang matuwid' campaign slogan, a dare for him to take the lead by action, not by abstract rhetoric.
Poll Violations, Irregularities, Violence in Lanao Special Elections
Poll Violations, Irregularities, Violence in Lanao Special Elections
By ANNE EDNALYN V. DE LA CRUZ
Poll Violations, Irregularities, Violence in Lanao Special Elections
The very same reasons that caused a failure of elections in Lanao del Sur remain unresolved even with the June 3 special elections.
The Ills of Privatized Elections
The Ills of Privatized Elections
By IBON FOUNDATION
‘Election privatization’ is a phenomenon that is feared even in the most advanced countries as undermining an important democratic exercise such as the national elections.
Int’l Lawyers Group Urges Prosecution of Arroyo for Plunder, Rights Abuses
Int’l Lawyers Group Urges Prosecution of Arroyo for Plunder, Rights Abuses
“As an organization of people’s lawyers, we will make it certain that the outgoing Arroyo government will not escape prosecutions and be made accountable for crimes committed against the people,” said Filipino lawyer Edre Olalia, acting secretary general of the National Union of People’s Lawyers (NUPL)
Progressive Partylist Groups to Push for Pro-People Agenda in 15th Congress
Progressive Partylist Groups to Push for Pro-People Agenda in 15th Congress
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares said bigger challenges await them in the 15th Congress not only due to the presence of the Arroyos and Marcoses but also because of the stature of steadfastness, commitment and dedication to the masses that Liza Maza and Satur Ocampo, who completed their last term in the 14th Congress, have established.
Sidebar:
* Kabataan's Priority in Congress: Blocking Arroyo’s Move to Become Speaker, Pushing for Higher Education Budget
* Progressive Partylist Groups See Tough Times Ahead with Arroyos, Marcoses in Congress
Party-list Groups File Motion to Expedite Proclamation of Winners
Party-list Groups File Motion to Expedite Proclamation of Winners
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
The Commission on Elections constituting itself as a National Board of Canvassers for the senatorial and party-list elections has already proclaimed the 12 winning senators, but the winners in the party-list elections would have to wait until all election returns have been canvassed.
Philippines Under New Gov’t: Is There Hope for our Backward Economy
Philippines Under New Gov’t: Is There Hope for our Backward Economy
By IBON FOUNDATION
Will the incoming administration take the bold steps needed to ensure land distribution and enhance agricultural production? Will the president-apparent promote measures in favor of building and strengthening local industries?
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