By the Congress of Teachers/Educators for Nationalism and Democracy October 11, 2006 Posted by Bulatlat "Academic freedom" exists among the faculty of the University to some extent because, within our limited sphere of action and thought, all of its members are...
NI RICHARD R. GAPPI Inilathala ng Bulatlat Ito ang elehiyang isinulat sa kweba ng Angono, Rizal, sa Pilipinas -- Sa Petroglyphs: nakasulat sa dingding ng bundok ang buhay at kasaysayan ng aming bayan. Dito inukit ng mga Ang Nuno ang kanilang pagkamulat at ulat ng...
(Sa alaala ng Obispo Maximo Alberto Ramento ng Iglesia Filipina Independiente) NI BIENVENIDO LUMBERA Inilathala ng Bulatlat Ako nga po ang berdugong patalim. Sugo ako upang salaksakin Kung saang bahagi ng kalooban Nakatanim ang paninindigang Palaban sa...
Online journalism faces the arduous task of helping shape public opinion for online users who retrieve information from cyberspace, a venue where there are many distractions and where content is not given much attention. By DANILO ARAÑA ARAO Bulatlat.com Gone are...
The U.S. is currently the biggest source of remittances to the country. But behind the seeming affluent lives of Filipinos in the U.S. are stories of neglect, boredom, and longing that Filipino-American elders face. BY REYNA MAE TABBADA Bulatlat.com LOS ANGELES -...
“We’re back to the martial law period, where military and police ‘hunt for NPA (New People’s Army) rebels’ but often (end up) making life more miserable for the innocent civilians and poor communities.” BY KARL G. OMBION Bulatlat.com BACOLOD CITY – “We are back to...
Many have fallen from their ranks. But like his beloved Bp. Alberto Ramento, who was slain October 3, Fr. Terry Revollido of the Iglesia Filipino Independiente (IFI) chooses to continue serving the church and the poor despite the dangers. BY AUBREY MAKILAN...
There was nothing worth stealing from the bishop except the life he had dedicated to the fight for truth, social justice, a better lot for the exploited and oppressed and genuine peace. The authorities are not at all interested in finding out who would have wanted...
Many paid tribute to Bishop Alberto Ramento. But the most touching tribute came from workers he supported during their struggles. As his son, Alberto Ramento III, said, “Hanggang sa huli, pag-aari pa rin siya ng simbahan. Hanggang sa huli, siya ay para pa rin sa...
Legislated wages have not kept up with the high and rising cost of living. Wage rates across regions are even more miserable. The Arroyo administration’s economic managers cannot continue flaunting growth figures because behind these rosy figures, Filipinos...
In the proposed 2007 national budget, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) reportedly earmarked P10.3 billion ($206 million) for the salary increase of government employees. Is there cause for celebration among the 1.4 million-strong government workforce,...
Instead of a "global war on terror", Washington should employ a "global counterinsurgency" strategy that focuses on global law enforcement, intelligence, and special operations. By Jim Lobe International Press Service (IPS) Sept. 27, 2006 Posted by Bulatlat.com...
UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution No. 1718 does not stipulate any explicit permission to the U.S. and its cohorts to launch an immediate military attack on the DPRK but lays down the basis and opens the way for further sanctions and even aggressive military...
BY THE TAGAYTAY 5 Posted by Bulatlat We, the Tagaytay 5, denounce in very strong terms the new round of strong negligence and utter disregard of detainees basic rights and welfare after the wide destruction in CALABARZON in the aftermath of “Milenyo.” Eight days...
BY THE IGLESIA FILIPINA INDEPENDIENTE Posted by Bulatlat “I KNOW THEY ARE GOING TO KILL ME NEXT BUT NEVER WILL I ABANDON MY DUTY TO GOD AND MY MINISTRY TO THE PEOPLE” -- A statement of Bp. Alberto B. Ramento to his family The Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI)...
BY THE ECUMENICAL BISHOPS FORUM Posted by Bulatlat The Ecumenical Bishops Forum (EBF), the fellowship of bishops in the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI), United Church of Christin the Philippines (UCCP), the United Methodist Church (UMC), the Episcopal Church...
NI NOEL SALES BARCELONA Inilathala ng Bulatlat Hindi maglalaon muling makikitang malaya ang Bayan. Bayang pinagbuwisan ng sampalataya't dugo ng pangangarap at pagkabigo. ng tagumpay at luha ng pagkukuro at pagkatuliro ng lakas at panghihina. Mamahinga ka na Ikaw na...
BY MILA D. AGUILAR Posted by Bulatlat This woman's playing chess Without a tear. After eating up all the pawns She's now targeting bishops From the rear. No storm, it seems, Can stay her Rather deadly, Definitely Ungodly career. Why don't the people Arise, you ask....
NI RICHARD R. GAPPI Inilathala ng Bulatlat Inakala ko: natabtab ang mga istik na tao, gagamba, banga at palayok sa dingding ng Petroglyphs sa bundok at gumapang sila hanggang sa bayan. Hanggang sa taas-baywang ng iyong studio at sala sa bahay: lumulutang ang mga...
Before becoming a reporter for GMA 7, Dan Campilan was a member of the League of Filipino Students (LFS) in Cebu. He believed and upheld the principles and ideals of genuine freedom and democracy and could identify with the plight of the poor. His background as an...
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