By MARYA SALAMAT
Given the peoples’ worsening jobs situation and income gap under Arroyo, malnutrition, diseases and accidents caused by poverty plague many poor communities.
Nine Prescriptions to Treat Ailing Public Health System
Category: Politics & Governance
Old Electoral Problems Still Exist, Remain Unresolved – Journalists
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Same old names, same old problems dominated the May 2010 elections, but there is reason to hope in the determination voters and teachers showed to make it work.
People’s Agenda for Aquino’s First 100 Days
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Pagbabago! said Aquino’s first 100 days will be crucial as it will reveal the priorities of and set the tone for the new government.
Reds Belie AFP’s Allegation of Child Recruitment
By ALDWIN QUITASOL
“For several years now, we have invited representatives of the United Nations and other independent bodies to visit units of the NPA and areas of operations of these units to see for themselves how the revolutionary movement upholds its policy of prohibiting the recruitment of children, and furthermore, how the rights and welfare of children are respected and promoted in revolutionary areas.” – CPP
GRP, NDF Hope to Have Peace Talks in the Next Administration
By GRACE S. UDDIN
“With the new government, there is hope (in resuming peace talks),” said Paulynn Sicam, representative of the GRP panel secretariat, during a forum sponsored by the Bishops Ecumenical Forum (BEF) two days after the elections.
Slideshow: ‘Project Runaway’ Highlights Protest Fashion
“Project Runaway” Protest Fashion
Joma Sison Talks About First Big Test for Noynoy Aquino, Peace Talks and More
By ROSELLE VALERIO Liberation International Posted by Bulatlat.com 1. Noynoy Aquino seems to play the teflon game and ignore what you say against him. But he lets others hit you and make ad hominem attacks against you. Are you not afraid of taking on someone like Aquino who has just been elected supposedly by a…
Dark Legacies: The Economy Under Arroyo
By SONNY AFRICA
The disturbing divergence between the fortunes of a few and the welfare of the many is the most troubling legacy that the Arroyo presidency leaves behind– and among the greatest challenges that the incoming administration has to confront to deliver any real change.
News in Pictures: Progressive Groups Mark 112th Independence Day with ‘Counter-Parade’ Depicting Arroyo’s ‘Legacy of Failure’
“Fight for genuine independence!” This is the call of the various progressive groups as they marched to US Embassy in commemoration of the 112th declaration of Philippine Independence Saturday, denouncing US imperialism and the US-led war against terrorism.
News in Pictures: Gabriela Celebrates Poll Victory in Fashion Show; Challenges Noynoy to Take Righteous Path
As part of the victory and thanksgiving celebration of Gabriela Women’s Party in relation to the success it achieved in the May elections, a restaging of the satirical fashion show Project RunAway was held on Friday at the Amoranto Theater in Quezon City. Project RunAway Season Finale not only tackled the anomalies in the recently concluded national elections but also focused on the challenges the Aquino administration will face. The show is an allusion to Noynoy’s ‘daang matuwid’ campaign slogan, a dare for him to take the lead by action, not by abstract rhetoric.
Fewer Children in School, Anomalous and Glitch-ridden Poll Automation Among Arroyo ‘Feats’
Special Release June 11, 2010 This is the second of a three-part series of special releases on de facto President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s supposed legacy. The government has allocated P10 million for the celebration of Arroyo’s supposed achievements in her 10-point agenda on Saturday. To serve as the program’s highlight is a parade of 10 floats…