Ina Alleco Silverio, Author at Bulatlat

Muslim Filipinos call for ceasefire in Gaza, Palestine

“The Western media and the allies of Israel and its main backer the US government keep saying Hamas is a terrorist group attacking Israel and Israeli settlers, but they consistently ignore the crimes of Israel against the people of Palestine. For 75 years and counting since the 1948 Nakba (catastrophe) when the US and the United Nations created Israel on Palestinian land, the agony Palestinians have been facing has been continuous and unending."

Ina Alleco Silverio | Nov 29, 2023

Why the rush? | Family of peace advocate Casambre asks CIDG on premature fly-out to Davao

“We wonder what the rush is all about. Of course they may cite court orders and logistics. But really, whisking away from lawyers, friends and kin a sick, frail and gentle though firm old man of peace like that to a far-flung place where they allege him to have murdered and attempted to kill government soldiers?"

Ina Alleco Silverio | Feb 14, 2019

Does it resonate with the audience?

Is there a way of combining what is popular and what could be considered as a quality book in contemporary Philippine Literature to encourage more readers?

Ina Alleco Silverio | Jul 4, 2014

Agrarian woes mark 26th anniversary of CARP

“A genuine agrarian reform scheme will address the centuries-old problem of peasant landlessness, which the CARP has not solved and in fact worsened. Up till now 7 out of 10 farmers do not own the land they till, in some regions like Southern Tagalog and Central Luzon it is 8 out of 10.” – Bayan Muna Rep Neri Colmenares

Ina Alleco Silverio | Jun 27, 2014

Removing Filipino as a subject in college: A betrayal in the name of business?

“Removing Filipino as a subject in the new GEC is not just a local issue; it is a moral issue that goes against the integrity of our race.” – Prof. Patrocinio Villafuerte

Ina Alleco Silverio | Jun 27, 2014

Recollections of Resilience: A review of Ferdinand Pisigan Jarin’s ‘Anim na Sabado ng Beyblade’

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com It is a book that draws you in. Three-time Palanca Award-winning writer Ferdinand Pisigan Jarin’s collection of 10 personal narratives titled “Anim na Sabado ng Beyblade’ is a testament to the innate power of the well-written...

Ina Alleco Silverio | May 16, 2014

Accidental propaganda and the Basi Revolt paintings

By INA ALLECO R, SILVERIO Bulatlat.com Do paintings have the power that photographs could never replicate? In some cases, this is true. Throughout history there have been paintings that have captured the imagination and awakened intense feelings of social and...

Ina Alleco Silverio | Jan 28, 2013

Plans to evict 100,000 urban poor slammed

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- The Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) labor center is protesting against the reported plans of the Aquino government remove 100,000 urban poor from their homes in six major waterways in Metro Manila effective immediately. It...

Ina Alleco Silverio | Jan 16, 2013

Akbayan accused of siding with Marcoses on compensation bill

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- The progressive party-list group Bayan Muna is accusing a group closely allied with the Aquino government of resurrecting a legislative measure that is “ contrary to the interest of human rights victims.” Bayan Muna...

Ina Alleco Silverio | Jan 16, 2013

Rizana Nafeek: another victim of Saudi Arabia’s ‘flawed’ justice system

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Human rights advocates all over the world expressed dismay and outrage over January 9 reports that Saudi Arabia has beheaded Rizana Nafeek, the Sri Lankan domestic worker who was wrongly accused of killing a baby...

Ina Alleco Silverio | Jan 13, 2013

Kin of Filipinos killed in US oil rig explosion campaign against company

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
A class action suit filed by over 70 Filipino workers was initiated, even prior to the explosion, against the Grand Isle Shipyard for discrimination, labor trafficking, slavery and forced servitude, and fraud.

Ina Alleco Silverio | Jan 13, 2013

Comelec should block entry of police group in party-list polls – ACT

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- A lawmaker is calling on the Commission on Elections to look deeper into the qualifications of a group currently applying for accreditation for the party list elections. Act Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio...

Ina Alleco Silverio | Dec 5, 2012

Urban poor, fisherfolk set up protest camps vs ‘anti-poor projects’

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Urban poor communities in Bacoor and Dasmariñas in Cavite are stepping up protests against demolition plans of the local and national governments. On November 29, the Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) in...

Ina Alleco Silverio | Dec 5, 2012

Makabayan bloc hits Aquino’s updated list of ‘wanted rebels’

By INA ALLECO SILVERIO
“This list is essentially telling state security forces that the policy of neutralizing and eliminating activists and communists remain.” – Bayan Muna

Ina Alleco Silverio | Dec 5, 2012

Soldiers kill couple in Isabela

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA – Soldiers of the 86th Infantry Battalion are being accused of killing two farmers in Echague Isabela. The soldiers are led by a Philippine Army Lt. Bernardino, a Sgt. Balansa, and soldiers Robert Bagni and Alfred...

Ina Alleco Silverio | Dec 4, 2012

International migrants tribunal declares 37 states guilty of violating migrants’ rights

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"Governments look at remittances as a tool for development and a means to repay global debt. They have actually put a positive spin on massive forced migration and commodification of workers. They have the gall to call it a 'tool for development' when it fact it results in the decimation and break-up of families, the exploitation of millions of workers and the uneven distribution of wealth and power in the world." – Irene Fernandez, migrants' rights activist

Ina Alleco Silverio | Dec 4, 2012

Women’s groups slam government’s role in increasing cases of violence against women

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"As wars and development aggression ravage our world, rape as a tool of war and imperialist expansion is used as a tactic of submission against women who resist." – International Women's Alliance

Ina Alleco Silverio | Nov 26, 2012

Remove fiscals aiding military in filing harassment cases vs activists – Bayan Muna

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Javier Colmenares is calling for the removal of fiscals and judges who help elements of the Armed Forces of the Philippines file “fake charges” against leaders of progressive party-lists and...

Ina Alleco Silverio | Nov 23, 2012

OFW jumps from building in Taiwan to escape rape, murder attempt

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Eden Abarientos is not the first OFW who chose to risk falling to her death rather than suffer rape or physical abuse.

Ina Alleco Silverio | Nov 23, 2012

Aquino urged to cancel Pagcor ‘Sin City’ license over corruption charges

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- The plans of the Aquino government to turn the Philippines into a gambling and gaming capital in Asia are laden with corruption, a progressive lawmaker and a multisectoral alliance said. Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño...

Ina Alleco Silverio | Nov 20, 2012

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Muslim Filipinos call for ceasefire in Gaza, Palestine

Why the rush? | Family of peace advocate Casambre asks CIDG on premature fly-out to Davao

Does it resonate with the audience?

Agrarian woes mark 26th anniversary of CARP

Removing Filipino as a subject in college: A betrayal in the name of business?

Recollections of Resilience: A review of Ferdinand Pisigan Jarin’s ‘Anim na Sabado ng Beyblade’

Accidental propaganda and the Basi Revolt paintings

Plans to evict 100,000 urban poor slammed

Akbayan accused of siding with Marcoses on compensation bill

Rizana Nafeek: another victim of Saudi Arabia’s ‘flawed’ justice system

Kin of Filipinos killed in US oil rig explosion campaign against company

Comelec should block entry of police group in party-list polls – ACT

Urban poor, fisherfolk set up protest camps vs ‘anti-poor projects’

Makabayan bloc hits Aquino’s updated list of ‘wanted rebels’

Soldiers kill couple in Isabela

International migrants tribunal declares 37 states guilty of violating migrants’ rights

Women’s groups slam government’s role in increasing cases of violence against women

Remove fiscals aiding military in filing harassment cases vs activists – Bayan Muna

OFW jumps from building in Taiwan to escape rape, murder attempt

Aquino urged to cancel Pagcor ‘Sin City’ license over corruption charges

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