Cordillera overseas workers contributed at least $11.7 million of the $917 million remittances of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) posted this January by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP or the Central Bank of the Philippines). BY ARTHUR L. ALLAD-IW Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat Cordillera overseas workers contributed at least $11.7 million of the $917…

Any attempt to make ICT fully accessible and beneficial to the majority of peoples of the world, should first and foremost address the imperialist plunder, the widespread poverty and uneven economic development of the different countries. By Prof. Jose Maria Sison The arrogance and drive for profit of the United States and other monopolists of…

If all mining applications in the Cordillera region were approved, it would cover 1.7 million of the 1.8 million hectares of the entire region. By Lyn V. Ramo Northern Dispatch BAGUIO CITY- If all the applications for Financial and Technical Assistance Agreements (FTAAs), Mineral Production Sharing Agreements (MPSA) and exploration permits (EPAs) in the Cordillera…

I screamed for the last time. A long, loud, delicious scream. All my epidermal pain receptors stood at attention. I prayed that the isopropyl alcohol would do its job well. The piece of cotton emerged black from the excess ink, and bright red from the blood I shed. Then I vomited. My lizard, which I…

A Filipino-Australian who was wrongfully deported due to a discriminating immigration culture finally returned to Australia. Her lawyers say they will now pursue compensation for her. BY CESAR BEN BASAN BAROña Sydney, Australia – She was the face that Australia disowned. Filipino-Australian Vivian Alvarez Solon, also known as Vivian Alvarez Solon Young, is back in…

“This is democracy in action, mate,” protester says Australian workers are up in arms over government proposals that threaten labor rights. Filipino migrants show their solidarity by joining protest actions, the biggest Down Under since the Iraq war protests. BY CaeSAR BEN BASAN A. BAROñA Filipino migrants under Migrante Philippines-Australia joined Australia’s huge workers’ rallies…

“This is democracy in action, mate,” protester says Australian workers are up in arms over government proposals that threaten labor rights. Filipino migrants show their solidarity by joining protest actions, the biggest Down Under since the Iraq war protests. BY CaeSAR BEN BASAN A. BAROñA Filipino migrants under Migrante Philippines-Australia joined Australia’s huge workers’ rallies…

Canada, like New Zealand, is a destination of choice among Filipinos who dream of working and living abroad. But not only are they sent to remote areas, Filipinos who are lucky enough to get accepted end up in low-paying jobs. By EDWIN C. MERCURIO Bulatlat.com Toronto, Canada – Despite having a high level of education,…

Canada, like New Zealand, is a destination of choice among Filipinos who dream of working and living abroad. But not only are they sent to remote areas, Filipinos who are lucky enough to get accepted end up in low-paying jobs. By EDWIN C. MERCURIO Toronto, Canada – Despite having a high level of education, majority…