The decision of the Supreme Court’s Second Division in the case of Beltran, et al v. Gonzalez, et al is an important ruling in the campaign for the protection of civil liberties. Assuming that it will not be reversed by the Supreme Court en banc, the decision will make it difficult for the government to…
Day: June 18, 2007
Abducted Youth Lived to Tell His Tale of Abuse from Military
Some would probably say he was just at the wrong place, at the wrong time. But the torment the 21-year old youth leader has undergone was more than a case of an unfortunate coincidence. BY KAREN PAPELLERO HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 19, June 17-23, 2007 Some would probably say he was just…
First Party Rule will make Future Party-List Elections Vicious, Expensive- Lawyers
Constitution lawyers agree that the First Party rule will make future party-list elections vicious and expensive and is against the spirit of the party-list system. BY DABET CASTAÑEDA ELECTION WATCH Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 19, June 17-23, 2007 The First Party rule, other wise known as the Panganiban formula (named after former Chief Justice Artemio…
Japanese Artist Shows ‘Back of Affection’
A Japanese woman artist’s installation art exhibit dubbed The Back of Affection shows the artist’s desire to help heal whatever suffering and sorrow inflected by Japanese soldiers during World War II. BY MAURICE MALANES Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 19, June 17-23, 2007 BAGUIO CITY – A Japanese woman artist’s installation art…
Beheaded OFW in Saudi Adds to Long List of Migrants Neglected by RP Gov’t
In 2005, Melody said the DFA asked them to stop publicizing Rey’s case. “Sinunod namin tapos ganyan lang pala mangyayari,” (We followed their advice and still nothing happened.) she said, adding that what she really wanted was to ask media’s help to publicize her husband’s case and get attention and pressure from anyone and anywhere.…
Jonas’s Mentors, Benguet State University Alumni Join Calls to Surface Burgos
Officials and alumni of the Benguet State University (BSU), including his mentors, added their voice in the demands of various sectors and personalities to surface Jonas Joseph Burgos, an alumnus of their institution, who was believed to have been abducted by military agents. BY ARTHUR L. ALLAD-IW Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VII, No.…