Press Release February 23, 2010 The militant Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP, Peasant Movement of the Philippines) said that the "Farmers as Importers Program" (FIP) is sham and was only intended to project that farmers are part of rice importation. KMP has...
Press Release February 23, 2010 The Junk VFA Movement today warned of the ever-expanding military engagement of the US armed forces in the Philippines with the planned Balikatan exercises to be held for the first time in Ilocos. Junk VFA convenor and former UP...
Live audio webcast interview with Nelson Mallari, secretary-general of Katribu Partylist, on his group's platforms. He discussed with Bulatlat.com the many issues confronting the Philippines tribal communities. Interview held on Feb. 22 at 11 am.
Led by the group Hustisya!, the protesters were by the wall of the Camp Aguinaldo gate, posting blue cutouts of doves printed with the name of the 43 detainees, when the soldiers hit them with a water cannon.
Morong 43: A Day of Defiance
By ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO
The Ilocos Region, particularly the two Ilocos provinces, is the main focus of a “humanitarian assistance” operation and this year’s upcoming Balikatan military exercises between US and Philippine troops.
Media Release 06 February 2010 HEAD Slams Abduction of Doctors and Health Workers in Morong, Rizal Health Alliance for Democracy (HEAD) strongly condemned the illegal raid and abduction of 42 community health workers and doctors who were conducting health skills...
By ALDWIN QUITASOL Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat.com BAGUIO CITY (246 kms north of Manila) — Mine workers of the Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company (LCMCo) are complaining that their wages are still being given partially despite promises of the company to...
By ALDWIN QUITASOL Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat.com BAGUIO CITY (246 kms north of Manila) — The people of Bakun deplored regional government agencies for inaction on their opposition to mining explorations in Bakun. They decided not to have a forum with the...
By the CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT IN GOVERNANCE Analysis Posted by Bulatlat.com The presidential order for the disbandment of hundreds of private armies in the country could be a cheap publicity gimmick. At the very least, it was meant to exonerate the Arroyo...
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