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US ‘Wish List’ Vs Philippine Constitution Behind American Lobby for Cha-Cha
US ‘Wish List’ Vs Philippine Constitution Behind American Lobby for Cha-Cha
The Americans, like the Europeans, have an inventory of what they call “barriers” in the Philippine Constitution that they want the Arroyo regime to remove through constitutional amendments. Meanwhile, the Constitution will have to conform with the Jpepa, the Philippine-Japan agreement, not the other way around. (Second of two parts)
Bombings Raise Specter of Martial Law
Bombings Raise Specter of Martial Law
While authorities dismiss the recent bombings in Quezon City, Jolo, Iligan City and Cotabato City as mere pre-Sona “noises,” critics, martial-law era activists and analysts believe that an Arroyo regime desperate enough to hold on to power is capable of anything, including using its iron fist on Filipinos.
Apart from Politics, Pressure from WTO, US, EU Drives Charter-Change Bid
Apart from Politics, Pressure from WTO, US, EU Drives Charter-Change Bid
The political dimension of charter change has dominated the national agenda. But the constant driving force behind all the attempts since the last decade to modify the Constitution has been the external pressure coming mainly from the WTO, the US, the EU and Japan to create the sort of policy environment that will allow globalization to fully thrive in the Philippines. (First of two parts)
Slideshow: In Manila Protest March, Filipinos Demand an End to Arroyo Regime
Slideshow: In Manila Protest March, Filipinos Demand an End to Arroyo Regime
Protesters Demand End of Arroyo Regime
Regime Insists Roxas Torture Fabricated; Victim Might Testify in Philippines
Regime Insists Roxas Torture Fabricated; Victim Might Testify in Philippines
The Office of the Solicitor General told the Court of Appeals that the abduction and torture of Melissa Roxas are nothing but mere fabrications to embarrass the government. Her recent press conference in Los Angeles, it says, was part of the plot. The victim’s lawyers and supporters, however, say the government is just trying to evade responsibility.
Arroyo’s Charter-Change Gambit: Longer Rule, Assured Immunity, Divided Public
Arroyo’s Charter-Change Gambit: Longer Rule, Assured Immunity, Divided Public
Analysts say the Arroyo regime is exploiting a disorganized political opposition and an apathetic (or deceived, if not coerced) public to ram through charter change so Arroyo can remain in power -- either as prime minister or House speaker -- and possibly protect herself from legal suits in the future. The key to confronting this gambit, they point out, is to transform the people’s discontent and disgust into real political action.
Slideshow: Lightning Rally Vs Arroyo in LA
Slideshow: Lightning Rally Vs Arroyo in LA
Lightning Rally Vs Arroyo in LA
Only 15, Student Confronts Military-Backed Political Repression in Quezon City School
Only 15, Student Confronts Military-Backed Political Repression in Quezon City School
Pressured by the military, officials of a high school in Quezon City rejected the enrollment of a student activist. She could only enroll at the school, they told her, if she signed a waiver that would prohibit her from participating in protest actions and rallies. Aghast and angry, the student decided to fight back.
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