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What’s a Notorious US Military Contractor Doing Inside the AFP’s Camp in Zamboanga?

What’s a Notorious US Military Contractor Doing Inside the AFP’s Camp in Zamboanga?

By ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO DynCorp International, a US military contractor notorious for its mercenary work for Washington and which was the subject of numerous complaints for abuses in other countries, has been fencing off the Edwin Andrews Air Base in Zamboanga for US troops. “How can a private, foreign corporation control a specific portion of a Philippine military camp?” Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares wants to know.

The Philippines Under Imperial America: A Continuing History of Servitude

The Philippines Under Imperial America: A Continuing History of Servitude

By BENJIE OLIVEROS
The presence of US troops exemplifies and strengthens US domination of the Philippines. When the Philippines was named as “the coordinating country” of the US in its dealings with the Asean, it meant that Manila could be counted on to promote US interests not only in the country but in the whole region.

US Troops in Philippines: America Pursues Expansionism, Protects Economic Interests

US Troops in Philippines: America Pursues Expansionism, Protects Economic Interests

By ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO
In her revelations of the violations committed by US troops while on Philippine soil, former Navy officer Nancy Gadian also affirmed what has always been the core of US expansionism: using its military power to exploit the wealth and resources of another country. This was the core strategy in practically all the wars America had fought. Its so-called “war on terror” in the Philippines is no exception.

The VFA-Balikatan Mess

The VFA-Balikatan Mess

BY BENJIE OLIVEROS ANALYSIS Bulatlat Vanessa and Gadian provide two more reasons why the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) should be abrogated and the Balikatan joint US-Philippine military exercises be stopped. Vanessa is a 22-year-old student who recently came out...

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