By DEE AYROSO
Forces of nature
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Davao City tightens security
“Foot patrols (and) the checkpoints are 24/7. One of the stations at any one time should be conducting a checkpoint in the three entries to the city including the fourth from Samal Island.” — Chief Superintendent Jaime Morente, outgoing Regional Director of the Philippine National Police
Australia Says ‘Sorry’ to Its Indigenous Peoples
It is a proud day in Australia’s history. Justice has taken a foothold. The apology given by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Feb. 13 marks the beginning of a new chapter in the interracial relations between people of indigenous origin and non-indigenous Australians. CAESAR A. BAROÑA www.pinoyera.com Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VIII, No. 3, February…
Militants Assail Signing of Philippines-Aussie Defense Pact
BY EMILY VITAL Bulatlat Breaking News May 31, 2007 – 6:02pm Some 60 members of militant groups staged a picket in front of the Australian Embassy in Makati City, May 31, to protest the signing of the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the Philippines and Australia. Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is in Australia for a…