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KMU warns vs powerful backers of suspects in Olalia, Alay-ay slay
KMU warns vs powerful backers of suspects in Olalia, Alay-ay slay
By MARYA SALAMAT
While the labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno hailed the surrender of former Air Force colonel and Rebolusyonaryong Alyansang Makabansa (RAM) leader Eduardo “Red” Kapunan, one of the alleged main perpetrators of the Rolando Olalia-Leonor Alay-ay double murder, it fears that the case might be whitewashed.
Transport groups to Aquino: Stop institutionalized ‘kotong,’ respect court’s decision
Transport groups to Aquino: Stop institutionalized ‘kotong,’ respect court’s decision
By MARYA SALAMAT
The Baguio Regional Trial Court concluded that “the tremendous increase in the fines and charges, for as much as 1,200 percent was more of a revenue measure, rather than of regulation” and thus, not within the power of the Land Transportation Office to do and is therefore, “unconstitutional.”
Untold story of Philex’s mine waste spill
Untold story of Philex’s mine waste spill
By MARYA SALAMAT
Information being provided by Philex mines and the government on why the mine tailings pond spill happened and the devastation resulting from it are understated, nay sanitized, an independent mission discovered. It is “the worst mining disaster in the past two decades.”
Read also: Massive mine spill foreseen yet ignored by Philex, DENR?
Migrante-Middle East seeks help for OFW raped and stabbed in Kuwait
Migrante-Middle East seeks help for OFW raped and stabbed in Kuwait
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“I begged him to stop. I was terrified when he reached for a small knife that looked like a Swiss knife and stabbed me on my neck several times then kicked me hard on my back. I lost consciousness, and when I woke up I was already here at the hospital.”
Olalia-Alay-ay double murder, first big crime to ‘shatter illusion of democracy’
Olalia-Alay-ay double murder, first big crime to ‘shatter illusion of democracy’
By MARYA SALAMAT
Despite evidences and eyewitnesses, the accused killers of Olalia and Alay-ay, thirteen known members of RAM, have so far evaded arrest by invoking the amnesty granted them after their failed coups.
Workers storm DOLE, Mendiola to protest ‘hunger-inducing’ new wage system
Workers storm DOLE, Mendiola to protest ‘hunger-inducing’ new wage system
By MARYA SALAMAT
“Not only is the Aquino government refusing to approve a significant wage hike, it is also implementing new policies that further press down workers’ wages.” – KMU
MMDA workers fight for incentive, hit planned ‘realignment’ of savings
MMDA workers fight for incentive, hit planned ‘realignment’ of savings
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
The MMDA has millions of deposits in various banks, composed of ‘savings’ it kept a secret, and which, by law, should have funded the employees’ benefits and incentives.
‘Philex’s unstable tailings dam shatters myth of responsible mining’
‘Philex’s unstable tailings dam shatters myth of responsible mining’
By MARYA SALAMAT
Philex has reportedly been filling its tailings ponds to way over its capacity, doing only “mitigating measures” against likely spills, and ignoring the pond’s ending lifespan.
Arraignment of accused in Olalia-Alay-ay murder reopens wounds, yearning for justice
Arraignment of accused in Olalia-Alay-ay murder reopens wounds, yearning for justice
By MARYA SALAMAT
The accused and powerful personalities backing them have used political influence, legal wrangling, and even veiled threats to elude justice.
Plight of Pagasa employees prompts calls for salary hike, review of Magna Carta for Scientists
Plight of Pagasa employees prompts calls for salary hike, review of Magna Carta for Scientists
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
A storm has been brewing, not only within the Philippine area of responsibility but within weather bureau Pagasa itself.
Number of undocumented OFWS in Saudi Arabia rising
Number of undocumented OFWS in Saudi Arabia rising
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“There's now a combined estimate of at least 12,000 to 14,000 undocumented OFWs in Saudi Arabia, higher than last year's estimate pegged from 8,000 to 10,000." – Migrante
Teachers oppose Aquino’s ban on bonuses
Teachers oppose Aquino’s ban on bonuses
INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“Instead of heeding the just demands of state workers for adequate remuneration and tighter price controls, Aquino targets public servants, whose basic take-home pay cannot them home.”– ACT
SONA 2012: Reporting housekeeping and half-truths
SONA 2012: Reporting housekeeping and half-truths
By SONNY AFRICA/IBON Foundation
In closing the 2012 SONA, President Aquino asked rhetorically: “Isn’t the agenda for change moving forward?” Unfortunately after two years, there is clearly no fundamental change and no systematic economic reforms taking place.
Radio workers in Davao, Manila hit management’s ‘illegal acts’
Radio workers in Davao, Manila hit management’s ‘illegal acts’
By MARYA SALAMAT
While the Radio Mindanao Network’s Davao workers are on strike and the Manila workers battling for the certification of its union, the management, the workers said, has been delaying the negotiations and has been trying to bust the union.
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