US troops guilty of environmental crimes – green groups
A study by Kalikasan PNE revealed that the presence of US forces in the Asia Pacific region has resulted in adverse environmental impact.
US troops guilty of environmental crimes – green groups
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Hard selling increased presence of US troops again and again
Hard selling increased presence of US troops again and again
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat Perspective The Aquino government is using every opportunity to hard sell the increasing presence of US troops in the country. Right after Typhoon Yolanda caused massive devastation in central Visayas provinces and US troops were sent to...
‘Relief operations are no justification for increased presence of US troops’ – progressive groups
‘Relief operations are no justification for increased presence of US troops’ – progressive groups
“While we welcome all aid extended to our brothers and sisters in the Visayas, we don’t see the necessity of deploying missile cruisers and missile destroyers and, amphibious assault vehicles and other warships.” – Cristina Palabay, Karapatan
Aquino inaction on US spying in PH alarming — patriotic legislators
Aquino inaction on US spying in PH alarming — patriotic legislators
"What is our government doing to ensure that the right to privacy of communications and correspondence of citizens is being protected? Is the US Embassy violating existing laws such as the Anti-Wiretapping Act and the E-Commerce Law, particularly the prohibitions on hacking and unauthorized access to data? If yes, what is our government going to do about it?" – ACT Rep. Antonio Tinio
Environmentalists warn of destruction with increase in US troop presence, military facilities
Environmentalists warn of destruction with increase in US troop presence, military facilities
“US troops have a history of environmental crimes in the Philippines that have remained unaddressed with impunity.” – Dr. Giovanni Tapang, Agham
Malampaya fund used to buy ‘expensive, discarded’ Coast Guard boats from US
Malampaya fund used to buy ‘expensive, discarded’ Coast Guard boats from US
“Don’t our officials feel betrayed? We are being bullied by China, we go to the US for help. In return, they sold us junk materials at a very high price, only to find out that US is also talking to China about possible mutual defense arrangements.” – Bayan Muna Rep.
US, the Biggest User of Chemical Weapons in History Asserts “Right To Protect” Syria
US, the Biggest User of Chemical Weapons in History Asserts “Right To Protect” Syria
How can the US proclamation that it intends to intervene militarily in Syria to protect civilians from chemical warfare be taken seriously, when the US has slaughtered and poisoned hundreds of thousands with chemical weapons itself, in Vietnam, Iraq and elsewhere?
US-RP framework agreement, getting more at less cost
US-RP framework agreement, getting more at less cost
“The US government is trying to hide behind the technicality that they would not set up a permanent military base or that their troops would only have increased rotational presence here, but as it is, US troops will always be in the country on a war footing and they can use any of our military camps to attack other countries.” – Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares
See also: Framework Agreement, new paradigm, same operations
Framework agreement, new paradigm, same operations
Framework agreement, new paradigm, same operations
“Strategic choices being made today will help ensure that this [US military superiority] continues into the future.” – US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
Aquino trampling on PH Constitution, endangering Filipinos – progressive groups
Aquino trampling on PH Constitution, endangering Filipinos – progressive groups
Bayan Muna Party-list Rep. Neri Colmenares said the ‘increased rotational presence’ being ironed out by the Philippine and US governments would only make Filipinos “cannon fodder and no different from how the US treated Filipino war veterans during World War II.”
New Military Bases Agreement by another name?
New Military Bases Agreement by another name?
“The terms are so broad that we can assume that US forces will have unlimited access and indefinite stay in the Philippines, alongside the opportunity of being granted effective control of certain PH facilities for the storage of equipment and weapons and billeting of troops. All that is basing even if they don’t admit to it.” – Renato Reyes, Bayan
See also: ‘Treachery, lies,’ slammed in Malacañang’s justifications for increased US troop presence
Two issues, two disappointments
Two issues, two disappointments
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Analysis Two issues present major challenges to the Aquino administration, which is now on the second half of its term. The first issue involves 97 mayors, five senators and 23 representatives of the Lower House, as of the last count. The P10...
US wants old Davao airport as drones HQ
US wants old Davao airport as drones HQ
"I told them: 'Don’t put your drones there because that thing blows up, and Davao will also blow up if they are in there.” -- City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte
Davao Left opposes Aquino govt’s ‘access arrangements’ with US, Japan military forces
Davao Left opposes Aquino govt’s ‘access arrangements’ with US, Japan military forces
“The Aquino administration only puts at risk the lives of the people because the US government only wants to position their troops in our country with the objective of waging war against China and North Korea.” — Sheena Duazo, spokesperson for Bayan in Southern Mindanao
4 myths of Fil-Am special relations debunked in Jul 4 protest
4 myths of Fil-Am special relations debunked in Jul 4 protest
“True friends do not take advantage of your weakness, violate your laws, dump toxic wastes on your territory and meddle in your internal affairs.” – Renato Reyes, Bayan
Aquino gov’t deceiving Filipinos to justify expansion of access agreement with US – progressive groups
Aquino gov’t deceiving Filipinos to justify expansion of access agreement with US – progressive groups
"The US government has no intention of getting directly involved in the Philippines' territorial disputes… It is time that the Aquino government acknowledges this truth, instead of trying to spin the tale of the US as benevolent protectors."
Military denies earlier reported US troops deployment in Pablo areas, but groups wary of cover-up
Military denies earlier reported US troops deployment in Pablo areas, but groups wary of cover-up
Deploying US Troops to typhoon Pablo-affected areas, as Bagong Alyansang Makabayan Southern Mindanao spokesperson Sheena Duazo said, is a greater disservice to the victims who are already rendered homeless and hungry due to government neglect and corruption of rehabilitation funds.
Balikatan 2013: A grand show of force, a tradeshow for US arms
Balikatan 2013: A grand show of force, a tradeshow for US arms
Military trainings to develop interoperability are crucial for the US, especially when it is about to drag an ally to start or join its war. Also, military exercises such as Balikatan plays a role in US sales of arms.
Workers mark Edsa anniv with US Embassy march
Workers mark Edsa anniv with US Embassy march
‘Workers mark Edsa anniv with US Embassy march (Photos by Mayday Multimedia / Bulatlat.com)
‘Impact of damage to Tubbataha by US Navy ship more than what is being reported’ – patriotic groups
‘Impact of damage to Tubbataha by US Navy ship more than what is being reported’ – patriotic groups
By MARYA SALAMAT
Progressive groups agreed to file a petition before the Supreme Court “to compel the Aquino government to seek claims, to exhaust all means to investigate what happened, and to defend Philippine sovereignty.”
Read also: Another US Navy submarine arrives amid unsolved Tubbataha grounding
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