By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat.com MANILA -- We don’t hear much about the state of the world economy these days. What we normally read are slightly optimistic projections and supposed signs of recovery. But we are being bombarded with political news: the Obama-Romney...
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“Akbayan is already a party in power. It has significant influence in government and has undue advantage over others, given the position of their high officials.” -- Bagong Alyansang Makabayan
By JOAN GARCIA Bulatlat.com The Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) has always been upfront about their stand with regards the issues that plague the marginalized in the country. In living true to their historical roots, the IFI remains to be involved in seeking...
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- The Englishman will not perform at a venue owned by tree cutters and the news is good for the trees. This is the reaction of various environmental groups after multi-awarded songwriter and performer Sting has...
By RONALYN V. OLEA
"To seek justice and to right a wrong done to families who have been victims of enforced disappearances, will that be considered a leftist act?”
By CAROL PAGADUAN-ARAULLO Streetwise Business World The Philippines Solidarity Network of Aotearoa (New Zealand) put President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino on the spot when they raised questions about his administration’s human rights record and the continuing reign of...
By INA ALLECO R.SILVERIO
A few days after anti-mining activist Esperlita Garcia posted bail for a libel case filed against her on the basis of her Facebook post, her daughter reported that two men and a woman came to their house looking for her.
By MARYA SALAMAT
“Tulungan nyo sila nang matapos na yang trabaho.” (‘Help them finish that job.’) a witness quoted Col. Eduardo Kapunan Jr. telling them. And it was Sgt. Sumido who informed witness that “the job is regarding Rolando Olalia.”
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Main Story: Murdered labor leader Rolando Olalia cased by Special Operations Group under Defense department - witness By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com MANILA – Former Air Force Lt. Col. Eduardo “Red” Kapunan managed to evade detention at the Rizal Provincial Jail...
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