Soldier linked in Jonas Burgos abduction refuses to enter plea
Accused Major Harry Baliaga’s lawyer attempted to have the arraignment deferred but the motion was denied.
Soldier linked in Jonas Burgos abduction refuses to enter plea
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Palparan’s men fail to present witnesses in kidnapping case
Palparan’s men fail to present witnesses in kidnapping case
"By June next year, it would be the eighth year since Sherlyn disappeared. I am looking for my daughter. Her life is at stake here. This should be urgent." – Mrs. Erlinda Cadapan
Groups call for mass mobilization of relief support for ‘Yolanda’ survivors
Groups call for mass mobilization of relief support for ‘Yolanda’ survivors
“We should link arms for typhoon survivors. Let us show our solidarity: let us hold big assemblies, light candles, pray and take action. Let us send a powerful message of unity and hope." – Vencer Crisostomo, Anakbayan
RELATED STORY: Urgent relief and rehab needed in Yolanda-stricken areas, not militarization
Urgent relief and rehab needed in Yolanda-stricken areas, not militarization
Urgent relief and rehab needed in Yolanda-stricken areas, not militarization
“We’re a country that encounters over 20 typhoons each year yet up until now, the national government has yet to install a clear and rational disaster plan that puts premium on disaster preparedness and disaster risk reduction. Despite the allocation of a P7.5 billion ($174 million) calamity fund for 2013, the absence of proper disaster battle plan that should be created and installed by the national government to mitigate disasters renders the billions of pesos for calamity fund questionable.” – Kabataan Party Rep. Terry Ridon
Sagada hits ‘desecration of sacred grounds’ by telecom firm
Sagada hits ‘desecration of sacred grounds’ by telecom firm
By GINA DIZON Northern Dispatch SAGADA, Mountain Province – Local residents here are opposing the construction of a communications tower for Globe Telecom on the Calvary hill. Through a petition sent to the telecommunications company and appeals for support to the...
Benguet officials wary of impending trash slide
Benguet officials wary of impending trash slide
By KIMBERLIE N. QUITASOL Northern Dispatch LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — The chief executive of Benguet is wary of a possible trash slide at the Alno garbage dump after the municipal engineering office reported that the safety of the facility is now compromised. Engineer...
In Negros, Cebu, typhoon Haiyan unleashes wrath
In Negros, Cebu, typhoon Haiyan unleashes wrath
Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), the strongest typhoon ever recorded, has wreaked havoc to provinces of Visayas. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, as of Nov. 10, 6 a.m., 151 individuals were killed, 5 missing and 22 injured. Photos...
Aquino urged to rescind QCCBD project
Aquino urged to rescind QCCBD project
“Aquino promised to provide us with decent shelter using billions of pesos from the Informal Settler Fund (ISF), but only provided us with far-flung relocation sites that lack basic social services and employment opportunities." – residents
Disaster watch
Disaster watch
By LUIS V. TEODORO Vantage Point | BusinessWorld To the disasters that have struck the Philippines this year, the latest being typhoon "Yolanda" (international name: Haiyan), the Philippine media have responded not only with regular, often by-the-hour reports, but...
Fr. Jose ‘Joe’ P. Dizon activist priest (1948-2013)
Fr. Jose ‘Joe’ P. Dizon activist priest (1948-2013)
By Carol Pagaduan-Araullo Streetwise | BusinessWorld "Sandigan ang masa; paglingkuran ang sambayanan." (Rely on the masses; serve the people.) These words of Fr. Jose "Joe" P. Dizon at the celebration of his 40th year as a priest (for the most part assigned to the...
Fr. Joe Dizon, priest of the people
Fr. Joe Dizon, priest of the people
“He [Fr. Joe Dizon] is an example of a religious who went beyond the traditional functions and performed the role of a patriotic and progressive priest, one who carried out service to the people.”
Aquino inaction on US spying in PH alarming — patriotic legislators
Aquino inaction on US spying in PH alarming — patriotic legislators
"What is our government doing to ensure that the right to privacy of communications and correspondence of citizens is being protected? Is the US Embassy violating existing laws such as the Anti-Wiretapping Act and the E-Commerce Law, particularly the prohibitions on hacking and unauthorized access to data? If yes, what is our government going to do about it?" – ACT Rep. Antonio Tinio
Evicted and starved, Hacienda Dolores farmers fight for their land
Evicted and starved, Hacienda Dolores farmers fight for their land
The farmers were living peacefully, tilling the land to feed their families until two private companies began evicting them and claimed their land.
Enough of the special treatment for Napoles
Enough of the special treatment for Napoles
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective The much-awaited testimony of Janet Lim-Napoles, suspected conduit in the pork barrel scam involving at least P10 billion ($232.5 million), before the Senate began today November 7. The Philippine National Police reportedly...
Napoles mum during senate hearing, urged to speak for her safety
Napoles mum during senate hearing, urged to speak for her safety
“She is not just saving herself but also her patrons, including those yet to be named, exposed or charged. The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee must now exert efforts to get to the bottom of this scam beyond the blanket denial of Napoles.” – Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate
Groups ask Napoles: ‘Let the truth come out’
Groups ask Napoles: ‘Let the truth come out’
“A dark, powerful force undoubtedly emanating from Malacañang may stay Janet Lim-Napoles’ tongue and prevent her from spilling the beans in today’s Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing.” – Kabataan Partylist Rep. Terry Ridon
Davao-based rights advocates join mission in post-siege Zamboanga
Davao-based rights advocates join mission in post-siege Zamboanga
The resources gathered from contributions may serve only a small per cent of 8,000 families still displaced, “But this would not stop us from doing what we can to help the victims and let everyone know the situation of the people in Zamboanga.” ...
Aquino urged anew to save OFW Zapanta
Aquino urged anew to save OFW Zapanta
Migrante Middle East and North Africa suggests that the Philippine government seeks the intervention of the Saudi Reconciliation Committee to appeal to the victim’s family to issue a conditional waiver on Zapanta’s execution until the payment of the blood money will be completed.
Requiem para kay Fr JoDi
Requiem para kay Fr JoDi
(Para kay Fr Jose “Joe” Dizon) Ni RAYMUND B. VILLANUEVA Bulatlat.com Kasabihan itong pinatunayang muli Ng isang masayahing aktibistang pari: “Maagang mamaalam ang taong mabuti.” Naulilang kagyat itong bayang api Kalaliman ng gabing nag-umpisa ang dalamhati Bagaman...
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