Benjie Oliveros | The long, wrong way to solve corruption
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Benjie Oliveros | Heed the People’s Call for Immediate Relief
Benjie Oliveros | Heed the People’s Call for Immediate Relief
It seems that the Aquino government would rather let the Filipino people suffer than lean on oil companies to "moderate their greed." It is more scared of facing the wrath of the IMF-WB than the Filipino people. Perhaps, it is banking on its popularity and relying on its apologists-allies who are already in government but still stake their claim to being part of civil society. (By Benjie Oliveros / bulatlat.com)
Benjie Oliveros | Two Steps For Justice
Benjie Oliveros | Two Steps For Justice
Recently, there were two positive developments in the Filipino people’s quest for justice: the victims of the Marcos dictatorship finally got what is due them and the impeachment case against Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez is finally being heard. (By Benjie Oliveros / bulatlat.com)
Benjie Oliveros | The Significance of the 25th Anniversary of Edsa People Power
Benjie Oliveros | The Significance of the 25th Anniversary of Edsa People Power
There is nothing wrong with trying to revive the luster of the Edsa People Power uprising, if the celebration would be faithful to its essence: the people's demand for change. There is also nothing wrong with making February 25 a joyous occasion, for as long as it does not try to give the illusion that the struggle for genuine change has been won already. By BENJIE OLIVEROS / bulatlat.com
Benjie Oliveros | The Importance of the Agenda in the Peace Negotiations
Benjie Oliveros | The Importance of the Agenda in the Peace Negotiations
Nothing much is being said about the agenda and the developments in the talks. This is most unfortunate because what is being negotiated are important matters that could affect not only the peace talks but the future of the Filipino people. And the Filipino people's inputs and involvement in the talks are not only desirable but essential. By BENJIE OLIVEROS / bulatlat.com
Benjie Oliveros | Stamping Out Corruption in the AFP and the Government
Benjie Oliveros | Stamping Out Corruption in the AFP and the Government
It should be remembered that the corruption scandals that involved the Arroyo family were the subject of so many congressional inquiries and were made as basis for the impeachment complaints that were filed against former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. There are already numerous evidences that were gathered. And yet, the Aquino government has not yet demonstrated the political will to run after the Arroyo family. By BENJIE OLIVEROS / bulatlat.com
Bulatlat: A Decade of Incisive, Progressive Journalism
Bulatlat: A Decade of Incisive, Progressive Journalism
Today, Feb. 7, Bulatlat marks its 10th anniversary. While we have every reason to celebrate this occasion, it is important to point out that the conditions that we set out to chronicle a decade ago that were, in fact, our raison d'être -- economic backwardness, human-rights abuses, landlessness, political persecution, corruption, to name a few -- still persist. That said, here's to the next 10 years -- and beyond!
Read managing editor Benjie Oliveros's piece on the 10 years of Bulatlat
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