By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“The DOJ panel totally ignored the testimony of the witnesses that attest to the culpability of the military on the death of the Kananga 3”, said Dr. Giovanni Tapang, chairperson of AGHAM and convenor of the Justice for Leonard Co Movement.
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Lesbians, Gays Push For Law Against Discrimination
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“Laws of the land proclaim equality for men and women, but when it comes down to the specifics — when it comes down to equal treatment for LGBTs — the laws are severely lacking.” — Oscar Atadero, regional director of the International Association of Pride Organizers (Inter-Pride)
Sidebar: Bayan Muna’s Proposed LGBT Bill
Bulacan Residents Up in Arms Against Dumpsite
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“How can these officials and businessmen put the health and very lives of our children at risk? They are also destroying the environment in the name of profit.” – Fr. Anacleto Ignacio, parish priest of San Jose del Monte city.
Fix First Defects of 2010 Polls, Watchdogs Challenge Comelec’s Brillantes
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Brillantes cannot just hold another fully automated elections even without banishing “the ghosts and weaknesses” of previous elections, particularly that of the 2010 automated elections. “He must come up with a comprehensive report at the soonest time possible, lest he be accused of merely sweeping under the rug all those cases of poll irregularities,” said We Watch, a watchdog.
Philippines Eyes Peace Pact with Reds in 3 Years as Talks Resume
By MACEL INGLES
and RONALYN V. OLEA
In a major breakthrough, Manila and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines agreed to resume the formal negotiations in February and a possible ceasefire the same month. The government panel also agreed to release several political prisoners, even as it acknowledges that the NDFP, contrary to what the US government and the Philippine military have been saying, “is not a terrorist organization.”
Government Workers Press Demand for Wage Hike (Video)
Gov’t Workers Press Demand for Wage Hike
For Distressed OFWs in Jeddah, Hope Lies Under the Bridge of Khandara (Photo Essay)
Hope Lies Under Khandara Bridge
Aussie Mining Firm Guilty of Rights Abuses; Withdrawal from Philippines Sought
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“Companies like OceanaGold that violate human rights and destroy the environment have no reason to stay and should not be allowed to operate in our country…” – Clemente G. Bautista Jr., national coordinator of Kalikasan PNE.
Charter Change, Carper Are Anti-Farmer – KMP
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“Instead of wasting taxpayers’ money on proposals to amend the charter, legislators should heed the Filipino farmers’ demands for the repeal of Republic Act 9700 or the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with ‘Reforms’ (CARPer)” -– Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas
The Feast of the Black Nazarene: At the Periphery (Audio Slideshow)
The Feast of the Black Nazarene
The Slaves of Madagascar: Abused OFWs Repatriated for Fighting for Their Rights
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Kentz, a major contractor that operates one of the world’s biggest nickel-cobalt refineries in the world, is accused of mistreating its Filipino workers, one of whom the company allegedly kidnapped to prevent the other abused workers from protesting.