Malolos court acquits Palparan
"It is not surprising. It only means that impunity persists.," Raymond Manalo said.
Malolos court acquits Palparan
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How did the Dutertes, Marcoses, Arroyo, and Estradas fare in the 2022 elections?
How did the Dutertes, Marcoses, Arroyo, and Estradas fare in the 2022 elections?
The Marcoses’ return realized by Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s apparent presidential win based on unofficial count is not the only political family dynasty comeback the Philippines witnessed in the 2022 elections. Political dynasties that have been involved in many irregularities have successfully reclaimed seats in the local and national offices.
Recycling Arroyo
Recycling Arroyo
Former President, and, since July of the year that’s about to end, Speaker of the House of Representatives Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was generous in her praise for her accomplices during her speech this Wednesday when the aptly named Lower House adjourned for the...
Former progressive solons decry political prosecution over revival of 12 year old case
Former progressive solons decry political prosecution over revival of 12 year old case
“This attempt to curtail my liberty and stop me from my advocacies and social involvement is happening in the shadow of Duterte-Arroyo-Marcos alliance.”
At 79, I must still confront political persecution
At 79, I must still confront political persecution
If there’s any consolation in this protracted resistance to injustice, it’s that I am just one among the many Filipinos who continue to believe in upholding the freedoms and rights we have won.
Warning to power
Warning to power
The International Criminal Court (ICC) isn’t as useless as President Rodrigo Duterte described it when he learned it was looking into the possibility of prosecuting him for crimes against humanity. But the ICC record over the last 16 years since it was established...
‘Disband all paramilitary groups’ – rights group
‘Disband all paramilitary groups’ – rights group
Despite a long record of human rights violations committed by paramilitary groups, many of them remain active and under the command of the AFP up to this day.
Clearing the air
Clearing the air
On the eve of the September 21 protests against the Duterte regime, it has become necessary to clear the air of certain misconceptions as well as false judgments against the Left that stand in the way of forging a broad unity across the political spectrum. To those...
Human rights groups to UN: Arroyo repackaging herself as ‘pitiful victim’
Human rights groups to UN: Arroyo repackaging herself as ‘pitiful victim’
“It is the height of irony that Ms. Arroyo is now complaining over 'violations' of her civil and political rights, when she enjoys the most special treatment of detained persons under the Aquino administration.”
Amal Clooney earns ire of Filipino lawyers, netizens over reported UN bid to free Arroyo
Amal Clooney earns ire of Filipino lawyers, netizens over reported UN bid to free Arroyo
“We ask Atty. Clooney to visit the Philippines and see for herself the plight of nameless poor who are victims of injustice and human rights violations."
KMU criticizes Akbayan for supporting grant of bail for Arroyo
KMU criticizes Akbayan for supporting grant of bail for Arroyo
KMU warned that Akbayan seems to be helping out in the “slow but sure return of open cordial relations between former allies Arroyo and Aquino.”
The myth of the principle of equality before the law
The myth of the principle of equality before the law
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective The dispensation of ‘justice’, or rather injustices, is so blatant in the Philippines that one could not help but ask: For how long would we allow these to happen? Let us take the case of three persons. On one side are former...
Message to Aquino
Message to Aquino
By LUIS V. TEODORO Vantage Point | BusinessWorld Did we get that right? Was Benigno Aquino III blaming the Arroyo regime for the 15% drop in his September approval ratings? Mr. Aquino blames his predecessor’s administration for the corruption that has metastasized...
Progressive groups protest Arroyo release, blame Aquino for filing weak case
Progressive groups protest Arroyo release, blame Aquino for filing weak case
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“It was so easy for the Aquino administration to let Arroyo get away with her crimes while political prisoners continue to languish in jail." – KMU
Is Aquino giving Macagapal-Arroyo easy way out? – progressive groups ask
Is Aquino giving Macagapal-Arroyo easy way out? – progressive groups ask
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com Is the Aquino government giving former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo the easy way out? This seems to be the case say lawmakers as the Office of the Ombudsman has yet to act on the non-bailable cases against her. The...
With Corona adjudged guilty, groups bat for govt transparency, Luisita distribution
With Corona adjudged guilty, groups bat for govt transparency, Luisita distribution
By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com MANILA –The unprecedented impeachment of Chief Justice Renato Corona came as no surprise to some progressive peoples’ organizations. Citing how the Aquino government has used “all its powers to achieve this end” – railroading for...
The impending conclusion to the impeachment process
The impending conclusion to the impeachment process
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat.com Chief Justice Renato Corona finally took the witness stand after he was urged, pressured, and challenged for weeks. He is practically the only defense witness whose testimony has been declared as material to the impeachment...
Philippine govt compromises own Scarborough claim
Philippine govt compromises own Scarborough claim
By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com MANILA – “Former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo should be jailed not just for plunder but also for treason.” This was the statement of Terry Ridon, spokesperson and general counsel of Kabataan Partylist, as he blamed the past...
Torture, an anathema to democracy
Torture, an anathema to democracy
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat.com “Just as ecologists define ecosystems by the presence of certain ‘indicator species’ of plants and birds, torture is an indicator species of a regime that it is engaged in a deeply anti-democratic project, even if that regime happens...
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