“He [Fr. Joe Dizon] is an example of a religious who went beyond the traditional functions and performed the role of a patriotic and progressive priest, one who carried out service to the people.”
Fr. Joe Dizon, priest of the people
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Requiem para kay Fr JoDi
(Para kay Fr Jose “Joe” Dizon) Ni RAYMUND B. VILLANUEVA Bulatlat.com Kasabihan itong pinatunayang muli Ng isang masayahing aktibistang pari: “Maagang mamaalam ang taong mabuti.” Naulilang kagyat itong bayang api Kalaliman ng gabing nag-umpisa ang dalamhati Bagaman araw na ang bilang ng aming alip-ip “Malubha’t nakaratay si Fr JoDi Ipanalangin ang kanyang pagbuti” Ano ang…
Progressive priest Fr. Joe Dizon passes away
Fr. Joe, as how he was fondly called, was a prominent figure in the recent anti-pork demonstrations
Groups Want Arroyo Probed for Role in Spread of Corruption in Military
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Fr. Joe Dizon of Pagbabago said the recent exposé on corruption in the military is another test for the current administration. “This is a golden opportunity to show that he (President Aquino) is serious (in fighting corruption).”
2010 Elections: Massive Disenfranchisement of Voters Looms – Kontra Daya
By MARYA SALAMAT
The snail’s pace in the voting process would create more problems than just the long lines voters have to endure.
Election Watchdog Hits Accreditation of Government-Sponsored ‘Partylist’
PRESS RELEASE March 1, 2010 The anti-fraud and election monitoring group Kontra Daya today slammed the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for having allowed a government-sponsored partylist group to run in the 2010 elections. Kontra Daya convener Fr. Joe Dizon said the “partylist group” Batang Iwas Droga, or BIDA, should not have been accredited for the…
The Need for Genuine Change
A new group has been formed not only to serve as watchdog in the 2010 elections but also to push for genuine change beyond 2010. BY RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat A new group has been formed not only to serve as watchdog in the 2010 elections but also to push for genuine change beyond 2010.…
Edjop, Lean Remembered
Two men who lived in different times and who died in the hands of state agents under fascist regimes were remembered and honored Sept. 20 at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani. BY EMILY VITAL Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 33, September 23-29, 2007 Two men who lived in different times and who died in the hands…
Petition to Junk Charter Change, Arroyo Revived
By Emily Vital Bulatlat.com Members of organizations under the People’s Movement Against Arroyo’s Charter Change (People’s March) and Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan or New Patriotic Alliance) have revived a signature drive opposing charter change and calling for Arroyo’s immediate resignation. Call it hitting two birds with one stone. Members of organizations under the People’s Movement…