Even as the administration continues to deny that the global economic turmoil will push the country into a deeper crisis, the Philippines has effectively started to enter a recession. BY IBON FOUNDATION Posted by Bulatlat Even as the administration continues to deny that the global economic turmoil will push the country into a deeper crisis,…
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Rough Sailing Expected for Genuine Agrarian Reform Bill
When the sessions of Congress resume on January 19, the progressive party list bloc in the House of Representatives would push anew for House Bill 3059 or the Genuine Agrarian Reform Bill (GARB). Anakpawis Rep. Rafael Mariano said they expect to encounter rough sailing when they push for the bill, but they are not afraid to lose. Mariano believes that the ensuing debate on the bill could put the long-standing demand of the peasantry for a genuine and thoroughgoing land reform program in the national agenda.
Lawyer Says GMA to Gain from Puno Impeachment
For lawyer Theodore Te, the bid to impeach Chief Justice Reynato Puno smells of “political maneuverings” that would benefit the current Malacañang occupant.
Moral Force and Revolution
Since the Arroyo government has shown that it would do anything – lie, cheat, bribe, harass, and kill – to pursue its naked self-interest, only a strong moral force and revolution would be able to make it answer for its crimes, reverse the continuous deterioration of the country’s system of governance, and save the nation…
2008: A Year of Intense Struggle for State Workers
The year 2008 had been a tough yet very exciting year for government employees as they fought and struggled for their jobs, for living wages, and to be able to live as humans with dignity and self-respect. NOEL SALES BARCELONA Correspondent YEAREND REPORT – THE PUBLIC SECTOR Bulatlat It has been a harsh yet fruitful…
2008: A Year of Confronting Attacks, Coping with Gov’t Neglect for Filipino Migrants
The year 2008 is replete with different forms of attacks against overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The year is also marked by the continuing struggle of today’s modern-day heroes not only for their rights and welfare but also against government policies affecting the majority of the Filipino people. BY RONALYN V. OLEA YEAREND REPORT – MIGRANTS…
Injustice, Impunity, Trademarks of Arroyo Regime – Rights Group
Injustice and impunity are still trademarks of the Arroyo regime, said a human rights alliance in an annual report released to the media.
The Arroyo Government: Struggling to Survive till 2010 and Beyond
The probability that the Arroyo government would survive another year and complete a six-year term may be getting higher as we approach 2009; but its concern is no longer limited to staying in power till 2010. With the numerous unresolved issues hounding it, it could not help but try to keep itself in power beyond…
There is No More Democracy
BY JONI BALAO-STRUGAR DEMOCRATIC SPACE Posted by Bulatlat I am Joni Balao-Strugar, the youngest sister of James. My other two siblings went to Manila on December 9 and had a meeting with our comrade Igorots and friends. They have gathered there as we gather here today for the same purpose to tell the whole world…
Signs of Desperation
Confronted by a broad array of forces opposed to Cha Cha, the Arroyo government is gambling with its fortunes. It is banking on the probability that chances for its ouster are getting slimmer as 2010 nears. It is hoping that the broad array of forces opposed to Cha Cha would not be able to muster…
Arroyo’s Diminishing Options
With all remaining options including attempts at another Cha-Cha diminishing the whole nation should brace for some extreme measures being resorted to in 2009. BY THE CENTER FOR PEOPLE EMPOWERMENT IN GOVERNANCE (CENPEG) ANALYSIS Posted by Bulatlat By law, Gloria M. Arroyo steps down from the presidency 19 months from now. Before that presidential elections…