Ni E. San Juan, Jr. Posted by Bulatlat.com Lumipad ka na patungong Roma at London Balisang nakalingon sa ulap lulan ng naglaboy na panaginip Lubog sa alaala ng kinabukasang unti-unting nalulunod Lumipad ka na patungong Riyadh at Qatar Sa pagkamulat kukurap-kurap sa pagtulog puso’y nagsisikip Binabagabag ng sumpang naligaw sa salawahang paglalakbay Lumipad ka na…
Day: January 2, 2005
Broad Dedication
Review of Pakikiramay: Alay ng mga Makata sa mga Magsasaka ng Hacienda Luisita Amado V. Hernandez Resource Center and Congress of Teachers and Educators for Nationalism and Democracy-Alliance of Concerned Teachers 68 pages What makes Pakikiramay: Alay ng mga Makata sa mga Magsasaka ng Hacienda Luisita remarkable is the broad spectrum of poets represented in…
The Failure of Empire
The United States is facing the prospect of a major defeat in Iraq that is likely to constitute a serious setback in the ongoing campaign to expand the American empire. By the Editors of Monthly Review January 2004 Posted by Bulatlat.com The United States is facing the prospect of a major defeat in Iraq that…
Baguio Pollution Hurts U.S. Scientists
A group of U.S.-based urban planners has revealed that pollution is taking its toll on this city – the Philippines’ acclaimed summer resort – without alarming local residents and authorities. Some of the investigators felt dizzy themselves after conducting pollution tests. By AT Bengwayan Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat.com BAGUIO CITY – A group of…
‘Where Are You from? When Are You Going Back?’
We live in a racist society, a racial formation called “the United States of America” where – and this is not news anymore at this late day – people of color suffer daily from racial, national, and class oppression. By E. SAN JUAN, Jr. Bulatlat.com “Yes, I feel like a criminal running away from a…
Town Still Struggles with Terror
The horrifying past of Laak, a town in Compostela Valley, has come back to terrify villagers, no thanks to the state’s intensifying militarization in the countryside. By Cheryll Fiel Bulatlat.com LAAK, Compostela Valley — “Mura man kag taga-Laak!” (You act like you’re from Laak!) In this part of the country, people say this when they…
In the Valley of Death
A recent fact-finding and relief mission in Compostela Valley uncovers the Philippine military’s trail of abuses against hapless civilians. By Cheryll Fiel Bulatlat.com LAAK, Compostela Valley – One day in November, a knock came at the door of the parish church here. A resident of one of the town’s villages appeared at the doorstep, asking…
A Clandestine Fete Like No Other
The anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines was an occasion for peasants, masses, revolutionaries and journalists to get together and celebrate the 36-year-old revolution. By Amabelle Plaza Bulatlat.com ROSARIO, Agusan del Sur – Many of them came by foot, trekking the mountains for hours. Some came on Elf trucks, their children in tow.…
Filipino Caregivers Ask Canadian Gov’t: ‘Stop Treating Us Like Slaves’
Canada bills itself as a country that defends human rights. But many caregivers in this “land of opportunity” do not believe so. They have sad stories to tell. By Edwin C. Mercurio Bulatlat.com TORONTO, Canada – Canada bills itself as a country that defends human rights. But many caregivers in this “land of opportunity” do…
GMA Won’t Survive 2005 – Analysts
Two political analysts say that considering her administration’s unpopularity, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo may not last through 2005. Disgruntled military elements and Fernando Poe, Jr.’s supporters may conspire to bring her down from power. BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO Bulatlat.com President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo might not last in office through 2005. This was the observation made by Luis…