“When they entered (Zambo), there were naval patrols already; and there was an exchange of gunfire, we contained them in the four barangays we mentioned.” – Pres. Noynoy Aquino
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Leader of Agusanon Manobos killed, hacked in front of children
Militarization here is linked with the entry of New Britain Palm Oil Ltd, which is eyeing KASAKA’s ancestral domain
Philippine mining situation at a glance
Latest Philippine export data of minerals to major destinations such as Japan, China, US and Canada amounted to $1.59 billion, mostly of copper, gold and nickel.
Take MNLF seriously, groups urge Aquino over Zamboanga tension
The peace policy of President Aquino should not be divisive and exclusive. It should not leave out a legitimate group just to appease another group. This is no way of talking peace in Mindanao.” – Bayan Muna Representative Zarate
Pagtuklas sa Himagsikan: Kataksilan, kabulaanan, kakulangan
Marahil nadinig na ang kasabihang “Ang katotohanan ay magpapalaya sa iyo?” Ngunit naitanong ng sugo ng Imperyo: “Ano ang katotohanan?” Hindi nakuha ng isinakdal noon na gumuhit sa buhangin upang tumugon; may usisa pa ba sa kasukdulan ng naratibong iyon?
Bombings, strafing traumatize Sagada kids
Parents and teachers said the pupils were shocked and traumatized as they witnessed the bombings, strafing, and ground operations.
Military officer implicated in illegal arrest of 43 health workers promoted
“If President Aquino has forgotten what he himself has previously acknowledged – that our human rights were violated- we have not.” – Dr. Alexis Montes
Framework agreement, new paradigm, same operations
“Strategic choices being made today will help ensure that this [US military superiority] continues into the future.” – US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
Oil palm company rehires ‘unjustly’ axed 293 union workers
Nearly 300 long-time ‘casual’ workers regain old jobs with fresh resolve to campaign for regularization.
Farmers want San Miguel mining out of Compostela
Typhoon Pablo survivors here are opposing the entry of a mining firm owned by the uncle of Pres. Benigno Aquino,III.
Is Aquino closing his doors on the NDFP?
While the NDFP said it is open to resuming peace talks with the government, it noted that the Aquino government’s pronouncements, and its actions reveal a seeming lack of interest in pursuing the talks.