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The economic crisis, austerity measures, and resistance in Europe

The economic crisis, austerity measures, and resistance in Europe

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Governments in Europe are responding to the world economic crisis by tightening control by the European Union and forcing an intensified implementation of neo-liberal measures to compete with the US. Hard-hit by these measures are the working people who are now rising up, conducting massive strikes and protest actions.

Fight against Climate Change must be directed against Transnational Corporate Greed – environmentalists

Fight against Climate Change must be directed against Transnational Corporate Greed – environmentalists

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
According to IBON data, TNCs account for 50 percent of all oil, gas and coal extraction and refining. Only 10 TNCs account for about 41 percent of world production of oil and gas, and TNCs control 80 percent of land worldwide which is cultivated for cash crops. Only 20 TNCs account for about 90 percent of the sales of hazardous pesticides and other agricultural chemicals.

With Mar Roxas at DOTC helm, eviction of thousands of farmers, urban poor in land dispute against Araneta clan feared- Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas

With Mar Roxas at DOTC helm, eviction of thousands of farmers, urban poor in land dispute against Araneta clan feared- Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com Last May 30, President Benigno Aquino III appointed his former running mate and defeated vice-presidential candidate in the May 2010 elections Manuel "Mar Roxas" as new secretary of the Department of Transportation and...

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