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POSTS FOR "Day: October 23, 2010"
News in Pictures: Noynoy a ‘Total Failure’, Says Peasant Group

News in Pictures: Noynoy a ‘Total Failure’, Says Peasant Group


Thousands of farmers from various provinces in Southern Mindanao held a protest-march dubbed “Martsa alang sa Yuta ug Hustisya!” (March for Land and Justice!) at Rizal Park, Davao City on October 22. Led by the Kilusang Magbubukid sa Pilipinas-Southern Mindanao Region, farmers threw eggs with red paint at a poster bearing President Benigno Aquino III's face, calling him a total failure for not having the heart nor the political intent and morality to uplift the plight of hapless farmers in the region.

| Oct 23, 2010

‘Gender Gap Index’ Not Reflective of True State of Filipino Women – Gabriela

‘Gender Gap Index’ Not Reflective of True State of Filipino Women – Gabriela

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“A glaring proof that Filipino women are still living in oppressive conditions – even though the country ranks high in gender-based indexes – is the increasing number of victims of violence against women, most notably, gang rape,” said Lana Linaban, secretary general of Gabriela.

| Oct 23, 2010

New Paper Finds IMF Policies Are Increasing Risks to Economic Recovery in European, Other Countries

New Paper Finds IMF Policies Are Increasing Risks to Economic Recovery in European, Other Countries

Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) Posted by Bulatlat.com WASHINGTON - October 21 - A new paper from the Center for Economic and Policy Research examines whether policies prescribed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may pose a danger to economic...

| Oct 23, 2010

MILF Still Optimistic About Peace Negotiations with Aquino Administration

MILF Still Optimistic About Peace Negotiations with Aquino Administration

By RONALYN V. OLEA
“The greatest challenge to the peace process is whether, this time, the President has the political will to surmount all obstacles and opposition... Running parallel is whether the peace process is really a problem solving endeavor or just an exercise to manage the conflict, as what previous presidents, deliberately or otherwise, did.” – MILF Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim.

| Oct 23, 2010

Critics Slam ‘Conditional Cash Transfer Program’ as Unsustainable, Corruption-Prone

Critics Slam ‘Conditional Cash Transfer Program’ as Unsustainable, Corruption-Prone

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"No matter how much the Aquino government spends on the CCT, reducing poverty in the country still boils down to adequate social services and jobs creation, and more importantly, a ‘national development strategy’." – Kadamay

Sidebar: Akbayan Reps, 19 Others Flip-Flop, Sign Resolution Supporting CCT Program

| Oct 23, 2010

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