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‘Coddling the Butcher’ | Palparan petitions for bail as court denies plea for civilian jail transfer
‘Coddling the Butcher’ | Palparan petitions for bail as court denies plea for civilian jail transfer
“It is clear that this government is not a government of the people but of the corrupt and liars." -- Mrs. Erlinda Cadapan, mother of missing UP student Sherlyn
US Navy prevents victim’s family from serving subpoena
US Navy prevents victim’s family from serving subpoena
The family of Jennifer Laude, accompanied by their lawyer and supporters, tried to serve a subpoena to the primary suspect for her murder last Saturday, October 18. Their group was blocked from going closer to the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu by concertina...
Why a communist threat will make the world a better place
Why a communist threat will make the world a better place
QUESTION EVERYTHING Mong Palatino A specter is badly needed today, the specter of communism. It is not enough to expose the evils of capitalism; we must offer and revive a leftwing alternative. To borrow a few words from a philosopher, we have already interpreted...
Unequal relations invites impunity
Unequal relations invites impunity
By Carol Pagaduan-Araullo Streetwise | BusinessWorld Much to the consternation of US and Philippine officialdom, the brutal killing of Jennifer Laude by suspect Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton has placed the issue of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA)...
‘Justice for Jennifer, Junk VFA’ movement formed
‘Justice for Jennifer, Junk VFA’ movement formed
In a “Day of Action” on Oct 17, rallyists called for justice for Jennifer Laude and the abrogation of the Philippine-US defense agreements, and culminated with the formation of a network seeking justice for the slain Filipina transgender.
Nurses call for justice to save their ‘dying’ condition
Nurses call for justice to save their ‘dying’ condition
Nurses care for sick patients, but government is not caring for them.
‘7 – 5 doables to reduce power rates, prevent 2015 power outage’
‘7 – 5 doables to reduce power rates, prevent 2015 power outage’
“The problem with Malacañang’s proposal to allow the President to enter into P6 billion to P10 billion ($136 million to $227 million) worth of negotiated power contracts is that it is based on Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla’s mere insistence of a power shortage that is not supported by verifiable data.”
Continuing Bishop Alberto Ramento’s advocacy
Continuing Bishop Alberto Ramento’s advocacy
“Justice remains elusive but his death would not be for naught if we continue what my father fought for.”
3 years after Fr. Pops’ murder, justice remains elusive
3 years after Fr. Pops’ murder, justice remains elusive
"Three years is too long for justice to be delayed. We will not accept this complacently; we fear that without public pressure, the case will remain unresolved, similar to the thousands of extra-judicial killings." – Marie Sol Villalon of the Promotion of Church People's Response
Understanding (and not just exposing) corruption
Understanding (and not just exposing) corruption
By LUIS V. TEODORO Vantage Point | BusinessWorld There might very well be a conspiracy afoot to prevent the election of Vice-President Jejomar Binay to the Presidency in 2016. It doesn’t release Binay from the responsibility of credibly answering the accusations...
Lifestyle gap and PNP corruption
Lifestyle gap and PNP corruption
By Satur C. Ocampo At Ground Level | The Philippine Star “I think that corruption is the heart of the problem,” writes a reader in reaction to last week’s column piece — regarding five cases of ordinary citizens arrested in joint AFP-PNP operations, using court...
‘Scrap VFA, EDCA’
‘Scrap VFA, EDCA’
MANILA -- Members of progressive groups held a protest action on Oct. 16 in front of the US embassy in Manila to demand anew the scrapping of military agreements with the US, in light of the killing of Filipina transgender Jennifer Laude. "In the interest of...
‘Why did he have to kill her?’ – sister of Jennifer Laude
‘Why did he have to kill her?’ – sister of Jennifer Laude
Whenever she came home to Leyte, it was like a feast. Jennifer prepared food for all their neighbors as a way of sharing her blessings.
‘Investigate US troops’ mental health’
‘Investigate US troops’ mental health’
“Psychological studies conducted by the US Army, Marine Corps, Harvard University, and other agencies revealing alarming trends on the state of mental health of their troops are a matter of security concern to Filipino people especially with the expected entry of tens of thousands of these forces under EDCA.” – Bobby Tuazon, Director for Policy Studies, Center for People Empowerment in Governance (CenPEG)
Makabayan bloc files House resolution to terminate US-PH Visiting Forces Agreement
Makabayan bloc files House resolution to terminate US-PH Visiting Forces Agreement
This incident shows that the US-PH Visiting Forces Agreement is unmistakably an affront to the State’s sovereign power to enforce its laws within its territory and makes a mockery of our justice system.” – Makabayan bloc House Resolution no. 17
Nurses to march to Mendiola on Oct 17 to demand salary hike
Nurses to march to Mendiola on Oct 17 to demand salary hike
“Our call for salary increase for public and private nurses is not a selfish act. To have quality health care, health workers must also have quality and dignified working conditions. This is also for the welfare of the Filipino people.” – Sean Velchez, nurse at the Philippine Orthopedic Center
Justice department urged to conform with plea on Palparan’s transfer to civilian detention
Justice department urged to conform with plea on Palparan’s transfer to civilian detention
"We will ensure that Palparan's conviction will not go down the drain, unlike other human rights cases that the department has handled." – Cristina Palabay, Karapatan secretary general
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