NI PHILIP ANORICO* Inilathala ng Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 21, July 1-7, 2007 Inikid ko ang pisi Sa tubig inihagis Lawang nakabalabal Alon ng kislap at biyaya. Nagpagaspas ang kawayan Gintong kumikinang, Tumatagay sa laot Ang kasama, nahapong mangingisda. Lungayngay ang bangka sa pritil. Ito ngayon ang himbing ng gabi Maaaring humilata nang walang agam-agam.…
Month: June 2007
The Consequences of Service, the Rewards of Greed
Why is it that those who want nothing but the betterment of our people and country are killed and forcibly disappeared while those who seek to destroy it by their greed live on in comfort and wealth? BY BENJIE OLIVEROS ANALYSIS Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 21, July 1-7, 2007 Why is it that those who…
Rise in Child Labor Tied to CARP’s Failure
The “festering” problem of child labor in the Philippines and in the Davao areas is one of the results of the failure of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program, according to child advocates and peasant groups. BY GERMELINA A. LACORTE Davao Today Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 21, July 1-7, 2007 DAVAO CITY, Philippines —…
More Political Storms Ahead: A Post-Election Analysis
It is hard to believe that, after the elections which further exposed a fragile political system, the country will see a semblance of political stability in the next several months and couple of years – this, considering the turbulent issues that remain unsolved and the deep undercurrents of economic insecurity faced by the people. BY…
50-Year-Old Land Dispute at Heart of Carnage in Rizal, Kalinga
Apparent inaction of national as well as provincial government agencies is blamed for the Rizal, Kalinga demolition carnage of June 25. At the heart of the matter, however, lies a 50-year-old land dispute. BY ACE ALEGRE Contributed to Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 21, July 1-7, 2007 Apparent inaction of national as well as provincial government…
In Baguio, Business Permits Issued for Unsafe Boarding Houses
It is not only Manila that is plagued by the proliferation of boarding houses that pose health and safety hazards for their boarders. Most student dormitories and boarding houses here obtained the required business permits in spite of reports showing that these have not been complying with health, safety and structural standards, the city’s chief…
OFWs from Taiwan Slap Agency with Illegal Recruitment, Overcharging Raps
Six of the 59 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have complained of massive illegal recruitment of migrant workers to Taiwan are back in the country to continue their fight. BY AUBREY MAKILAN MIGRANT WATCH Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 21, July 1-7, 2007 Six of the 59 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have complained of massive…
Book Review: Privileged Education for the Marketplace
Mula Tore patungong Palengke: Neolliberal Education in the Philippines by Bienvenido Lumbera, et al. editors. Published by IBON Foundation. In the best tradition of progressive scholarship, this 347-page book is a collection of 25 reflective essays, grouped into four major chapters, written by teachers, scholars, and researchers who have a stake in the academe and…
Between Hope and Despair: Search for Missing UP Students Goes On
It was the day before the first year anniversary of her daughter Sherlyn’s disappearance. Still, Erlinda Cadapan had not lost hope. BY KENNETH ROLAND A. GUDA Contributed to Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 21, July 1-7, 2007 It was the day before the first year anniversary of her daughter’s disappearance. Still, Erlinda Cadapan had not lost…
Balutan
Nilalangaw ang dram na nakatambak sa isang bahagi ng gubat na iyon sa dulo ng bayan. Nagpipista ang mga langgam, pabalik-balik sa bunganga ng dram na hagyang sinemento ang ibabaw. Umaalingasaw ang amoy ng nabubulok na kung ano. NI NOEL SALES BARCELONA Inilathala ng Bulatlat Maikling Kuwento Vol. VII, No. 21, July 1-7, 2007 1.…
Web of Lies
Mrs. Arroyo appears to be increasingly entangled in her own official web of lies. The more she denies knowing of military and police atrocities, the more she is forced to admit her own inability to rule. If the three generals’ expose is true and Mrs. Arroyo is not aware it happened, then the Commander-in-Chief is…