Salungguhit: Counting
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Bulatlat Contributors | May 29, 2010
Twelve Days in the Forest
Twelve Days in the Forest
By GRACE S. UDDIN Davao Today Posted by Bulatlat.com BOSTON, DAVAO ORIENTAL— Police Officer 3 Alan Dapitanon said he was very nervous when guerillas of the New People’s Army (NPA) held them at gunpoint in the checkpoint the NPA mounted in Pasian village in Monkayo,...
Bayan Muna Member Killed in Panabo
Bayan Muna Member Killed in Panabo
By CHERYLL D. FIEL Davao Today Posted by Bulatlat.com DAVAO CITY – Over a week after the May 10 polls, another activist was killed by still unidentified gunmen in Panabo City. Jim Galez, a member of the regional secretariat of party-list group Bayan Muna, was...
MILF Not Involved in Election-Related Violence – Iqbal
MILF Not Involved in Election-Related Violence – Iqbal
By ANNE EDNALYN V. DE LA CRUZ Bulatlat.com Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Peace Panel Chairperson Mohagher Iqbal denied allegations that his group was involved in election-related violence in Lanao del Sur last May 10. “We denounce the allegation as entirely...
Maguindanao Massacre: Half a Year of Mourning for Justice
Maguindanao Massacre: Half a Year of Mourning for Justice
To date, the Ampatuan massacre is still the worst political killing in the country with the most number of journalists/media practitioners killed in a single event. By JENNY S. DE VENECIA Bulatlat.com MANILA – Justice has been elusive for the families of the...
Philippines Under New Gov’t: Is There Hope for our Backward Economy
Philippines Under New Gov’t: Is There Hope for our Backward Economy
By IBON FOUNDATION
Will the incoming administration take the bold steps needed to ensure land distribution and enhance agricultural production? Will the president-apparent promote measures in favor of building and strengthening local industries?
How an Ingredient Found in Everything from Chocolate to Chips Is Causing Massive Environmental Destruction
How an Ingredient Found in Everything from Chocolate to Chips Is Causing Massive Environmental Destruction
By SARAH NEWMAN Alternet International Posted by Bulatlat.com The production of palm oil, the common ingredient in an astounding number of products, is causing deforestation, global warming emissions and a loss of biodiversity. The aisles of any American grocery...
The Real Cost of Cheap Oil
The Real Cost of Cheap Oil
The Gulf disaster is only unusual for being so near the US. Elsewhere, Big Oil rarely cleans up its mess. By JOHN VIDAL Commondreams.org International Posted by Bulatlat.com Big Oil is holding its breath. BP's shares are in steep decline after the debacle in the...
Karzai’s Washington Visit: The War Awaiting Kandahar
Karzai’s Washington Visit: The War Awaiting Kandahar
By RAMZY BAROUD Truthout International Posted by Bulatlat.com Clad in his usual attire of a colorful, striped robe, Afghan President Hamid Karzai appeared more like an emperor as he began his fourth day in Washington. Accompanying him on a somber visit to the...
Critical Criminology Meets The 2010 Philippine Elections
Critical Criminology Meets The 2010 Philippine Elections
By GILL H. BOEHRINGER Bulatlat.com For many millions of Filipinos May 10 was a historic watershed. They voted for Noynoy Aquino, and the Aquino legacy as they understood it. Believing that corruption is the major problem that needs to be tackled by their next...
Carol Pagaduan-Araullo | AES – a Lemon?
Carol Pagaduan-Araullo | AES – a Lemon?
By CAROL PAGADUAN-ARAULLO Streetwise/Business World Posted by Bulatlat.com Technology has always been a double-bladed tool. In the right hands and wielded properly, it is like a magic wand that can make everyday living easier, work lighter, production faster and...
Nograles, House Dared: Lead, Ratify FOI Now!
Nograles, House Dared: Lead, Ratify FOI Now!
By ANNIE RUTH SABANGAN and JUSTINE ESPINA-LETARGO Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism Posted By Bulatlat.com FARMER Jose Rodito Angeles did not know that he had a right to own the land he has been tilling for ages until someone from a non-government...
The World Awaits RP: Freedom of Info Act
The World Awaits RP: Freedom of Info Act
By MALOU MANGAHAS Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism Posted By Bulatlat.com TODAY starts a series of mass actions by journalists, workers, students, professionals, business and church leaders, and civil-society groups in their vigorous final push for...
Meaningful Changes and Social Justice Remain the Primary Challenge to the Filipino People
Meaningful Changes and Social Justice Remain the Primary Challenge to the Filipino People
The last elections show no considerable move towards real societal change. The pursuit of meaningful change, reform in government and social justice remain the outstanding challenge to the Filipino people. The very first automated national elections have committed...
Shrek 4ever After, 3D at Kung Bakit Politikal ang Panonood ng Pelikula
Shrek 4ever After, 3D at Kung Bakit Politikal ang Panonood ng Pelikula
By MYKEL ANDRADA Bulatlat.com Isa sa madalas na ikomento ng mga estudyante kong kumuha ng Pan Pil 17 (Panitikan at Kulturang Popular) ngayong Summer 2010 ay "Sir! Ang hirap ng manood ng pelikula nang hindi nag-a-analyze." Sinabi ko kasi sa mga estudyante ko sa...
Remembering Ka Bel, Continuing His Legacy
Remembering Ka Bel, Continuing His Legacy
By CAMILLE ANNE DE ASIS and ANDREA ZARAH DAYAO With reports from Cielo Eunice Flores Bulatlat.com It has been two years since the death of Crispin Beltran, also known as “Ka Bel” to his family and colleagues. But his memory, his legacy is very much alive. A short...
Challenging the Bailout Economy
Challenging the Bailout Economy
As Europe frantically shores up an unravelling economic system, popular protests are erupting against adjustments made to placate the finance markets. Austerity measures and bailouts may keep the banks happy, but what about the people? By ANNA WHITE Share the...
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