Medardo “Ka Roda” Roda is probably the most loved driver in the world. On Valentine’s Day, more than 350 people gathered to pay tribute to the long-time leader of Pinagkaisang Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston). BY RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat Medardo “Ka Roda” Roda is probably the most loved driver in the world.…
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Ex-CCP Exec on Global Crisis: Filipinos in ‘Very Pitiful’ Condition
Former Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) vice president and artistic director Nanding Josef has made his views on cultural imperialism known. Now the veteran stage actor and art activist also speaks about economic imperialism, expressing fear that ordinary Filipinos will be heavily burdened by the global financial crisis. BY NOEL SALES BARCELONA Correspondent Bulatlat…
Prices of Most Basic Goods Soared in Last Two Years, Study Shows
Prices of basic goods and services are much higher as of last January, compared to during the same month in 2007 and 2008, a study by the non-government Center for Women’s Resources (CWR) shows. BY NOEL SALES BARCELONA Correspondent Bulatlat Prices of basic goods and services are much higher as of last January, compared to…
Despite P330-B Stimulus Package, Job Losses to Hit Around 1.2 M in 2009
Experts have described the recession as a “supercrisis”, which could be long and deep. Its impact on poor and underdeveloped economies like the Philippines is just starting to unfold. Obviously, emergency employment through a stimulus package as well as labor flexibilization and export will not do the trick. A total overhaul of the economy’s orientation…
The Economic Folly of Charter Change
Cha-cha proponents argue that removing the Constitution’s nationalist provisions is key to reviving foreign investment flows into the country. Yet this is a weak argument for an effort that is also about President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s extension in power beyond 2010. BY SONNY AFRICA IBON Foundation Posted by Bulatlat Amid lack of public consultation and accusations…
Pulitikal na Represyon sa Nagbabagong Mukha ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas
Sa unang malas, mistulang seryoso ang administrasyon sa hangarin nitong maging isang world-class university ang U.P. Sa pamamagitan ng biswal na pagpapaganda, hangad nitong umangat ang ranggo ng pamantasan kapag inihanay na sa mga unibersidad sa ibang bansa, kahit man lamang sa Timog-Silangang Asya. Dahil katatapos lang ng sentenaryo, mukhang makatarungan nga na ayusin ang…
UP Students Uphold Student Representation
In a historic referendum, the students of the University of the Philippines (UP) reaffirmed the rules governing the selection of their lone representative to the highest policy-making body of the university. BY JEFFREY OCAMPO Contributor Bulatlat In a historic referendum, the students of the University of the Philippines (UP) reaffirmed the rules governing the selection…
Gov’t Employees’ Group Hits ‘Militarization’ of Bureaucracy
At least 25 generals now in Arroyo Cabinet, civilian bureaucracy Insofar as the Confederation for the Unity, Recognition, and Advancement of Government Employees (Courage) sees it, the appointment of retired military and police officials to civilian posts poses a danger not only to the civilian bureaucracy, but to democracy itself. BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO Bulatlat…
What the People Can and Must Do About the Financial and Economic Crisis
Contribution to the Forum on the Global and Financial Crisis on 30 January 2009 at De Balie, Amsterdam It is of utmost importance for the working class and the rest of the people exploited by the system of monopoly capitalism to discuss and clarify to themselves what they can and must do about the current…
UP Faculty Regent Asked to Resign as Union Officer, Conflict of Interest or Anti-Unionism?
Prof. Judy Taguiwalo who was elected overwhelming by the faculty to represent them in the Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines (UP) has yet to take her oath. The reason: The Board is asking her to resign as officer of the All-UP Academic Employees Union. BY RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat Professor Judy…
Amid Lack of Access to Mental Health Care, Filipinos Turn to ‘Light Stuff’, Vices in Stressful Times
Psychiatrists admit access to mental health care is one huge problem for most Filipinos, although they see that people tend to have “coping mechanisms” against the stressful realities in Philippine society today. BY LYN V. RAMO Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat BAGUIO CITY (246 kms north of Manila) — Psychiatrists admit access to mental health…