How Trump’s Epic Fury in Iran impacts the Filipino poor
By accommodating multiple US military facilities and weapons platforms, the Philippines exposes itself to becoming a potential target in conflicts involving the US.
COMMENTARY
First Person | ‘No luxury bags, only yearning for justice’
First Person | ‘No luxury bags, only yearning for justice’
The fight for TRUTH, Justice and Accountability cannot be trivialized with designer bags and fake news.
AT GROUND LEVEL
SATUR OCAMPO
At Ground Level | Nine years later, still no clarity on ‘EDCA sites’
A news report on Thursday in Business Mirror that headlined “Senate grills defense brass on plans for EDCA expansion, sites” raised much curiosity for its sheer lack of detailed information. I found this unusual for a reportage by veteran newsman Butch Fernandez, whom I have known for decades.
At Ground level | US gained by saving the Marcoses in 1986
The irony cannot be ignored. Today’s 37th observance of the Filipino people’s historic peaceful uprising – which led to the ouster of the 14-year US-backed dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. – happens with his namesake-son sitting as president in Malacañang.
At Ground Level | US touts its aid to boost AFP modernization plan
Last month, the Philippine Navy acquired its first ground-based air defense system (GBADS), consisting of Israeli-made SPYDER missile batteries. Objective: to “neutralize” any potential aerial threat or foreign aircraft intrusion in the country’s airspace. However, this system is categorized as a secondary air defense cover after the PAF’s FA-50PH light jet fighters, earlier acquired from South Korea. This acquisition – costing P6,846,750,000 – is not mentioned in the USSD report.
BALIK-TANAW
PROMOTION OF CHURCH PEOPLE’S RESPONSE
Balik-Tanaw | Mountaintop experience
Resurrection is revealed through the transfiguration moment of Jesus. The historical figures of Moses and Elijah appeared – reminding and reconnecting the disciples about the historic role of Moses and Elijah in Israel’s life. The glorious image of the two is a historical reminder of their great roles in the history of Israel. Jesus was talking to the great men of Israel, and likewise, the disciples saw his glory.
Balik-Tanaw | Of treasures and salvation: How costly is to aspire for God’s kingdom?
In the midst of the onslaught of Typhoon Egay (Doksuri) that hit tremendously the northern provinces of the Philippines, I saw this FB post from a high school batchmate. As I continue to browse the social media, she posted another another one, lamenting and telling to God to hug her as she feels weak. Apparently, the 3 cows she owned have been missing as the typhoon begun to strike our home province Abra. My friend is currently in Hong Kong, serving as a domestic worker for the past several years.
Balik-Tanaw | Sixteenth Sunday in ordinary time
Growing up in the land, hearing stories of animals, trees, spirit beings, and people from my grandmother have been a huge part of my childhood. Though they may be somewhat far from my reality at that time, they for sure spoke of a reality at a certain period that has been passed down through generations. I could still remember my grandmother’s silky, long, silver hair that smelled like coconut oil, her sagging skin that provided me such comfort, and her voice that is filled with wisdom accumulated through the years.
BALIKSAYSAY
FRANCIS GEALOGO
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BULATLAT CONTRIBUTORS
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KALIBUTAN
KALIKASAN-PEOPLE’S NETWORK FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Aquino’s double talk at the climate talks
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A world to win: people’s actions on climate change
The flourishing of the different forms of national democratic struggle in the concrete realities of Philippine society proves that the program for system change is the most effective foundation of addressing the climate crisis and the rest of the most pressing challenges of our time.
KONTEKSTO
DANILO ARAO
Pagtuturo sa panahon ng panduduro
Magkaugnay ang tila magkahiwalay na mga pahayag na ito sa tatlong dahilan: Una, ang kasalukuyang senador ay dati ring hepe ng PNP. Ikalawa, ang kasalukuyang hepe ng PNP ay matagal nang pinag-iinitan ang ilang unibersidad dahil sa aktibismo ng mga estudyante nito. Ikatlo, pareho silang mag-isip dahil sa limitadong bokabularyo: Para sa kanila, ang aktibista at komunista ay iisa.
Para sa ina’t ama ng isang aktibista
Kung sakaling pinili niya ang buhay-aktibista, ito ay dahil pinili niyang maging solusyon sa problema. Ang inyong pansariling konsepto ng magandang kinabukasan, ginawa niyang pangmalawakang pagkilos para sa makatarungang kaayusan.
Higit pa sa tubo
Ang patuloy na pagpapayaman at pagpapalakas ng kapangyarihan ng mga kapitalista ay nangyayari sa patuloy na pagpapahirap at pagpapahina ng mga manggagawa. Ang tanong sa puntong ito: Nagtatagumpay kaya sila? Hindi po.
Pansinin ang sunud-sunod na welga sa iba’t ibang lugar ng Pilipinas. Iisa ang mga panawagan, iba-iba lang ang pangalan ng mga opisina’t pagawaan. Iisa rin ang solusyon ng kapitalista’t pamahalaan, iba-iba nga lang ang porma: Karahasan.
LAB NOTES
Advocates of Science and Technology for the People
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OPINION
BULATLAT EDITORS
Framing poverty
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Mass detention happens due to government’s lockdown inefficiency
As we witness the excruciatingly slow and inefficient governance of this administration, more lives are on the line – not only due to the dreaded disease but also due to hunger and desperation.
COVID-19: Paracetamol, ibuprofen and other anti-fever drugs should be avoided
The WHO should not expect at this time, while the pandemic is raging, to find published clinical and population-based studies specifically showing these negative effects in COVID-19 patients. Their main concern should be to protect COVID-19 patients from unnecessary risks because of irrational use of anti-fever drugs.
ON THE FRINGES
BULATLAT STAFF
Child battering, a curse of extreme poverty
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MONG PALATINO
‘Groundhog Day’ in Congress
Love also holds the key to survive a ‘Groundhog Day’ in Congress. Love in the form of knowledge that what matters most is the movement of people working for social transformation outside the halls of Congress.
The books I read in 2018
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ROOT ACCESS
COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS UNION
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