Salungguhit: The Long March
The Long March
Bulatlat Contributors | Jan 23, 2010
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Filipino Legislator in Canada Pushes for Better Treatment of OFWs
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Despite the glossy image of Canada as one of the places where Filipinos would want to migrate to, poverty and lack of job security are realities that they have to contend with. Mable Elmore, who visited the Philippines recently, said her primary goal as member of Canada's Legislative Assembly is to provide affordable housing, raise the minimum wage and support working single mothers.
The Philippine Economy in 2009: Bruised and Battered by Myths and Hype
The Philippine Economy in 2009: Bruised and Battered by Myths and Hype
By SONNY AFRICA
Amid the unfounded hype about a global economic recovery, the challenge for Philippine development remains to be in the direction of defying the imperialist globalization offensive and genuinely building the domestic economy.
Slideshow: Baseco Fire Leaves 800 Families Homeless
Slideshow: Baseco Fire Leaves 800 Families Homeless
Baseco Fire Leaves 800 Families Homeless
Negros Farmers on Hunger Strike to Oppose Killings, ‘Criminalization of Agrarian Struggle’
Negros Farmers on Hunger Strike to Oppose Killings, ‘Criminalization of Agrarian Struggle’
By RITCHE T. SALGADO
Farmers and fisherfolk groups in Negros Occidental have been holding protests outside the capitol to denounce the mounting harassments experienced by Negrense farmers and farm workers. They also denounce a series of moves by landlords to file common and trivial offenses against peasants who demand land reform.
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Military Continues Harassment of Leftists, 2 Activists Are Latest Targets
Military Continues Harassment of Leftists, 2 Activists Are Latest Targets
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Two activists have complained that the Philippine military has been harassing them, the latest in a series of similar intimidations apparently aimed at forcing activists to spy against militant groups for the armed forces.
Analysts: 2010 Bets Should Focus on Economy, Accountability, Sovereignty Issues
Analysts: 2010 Bets Should Focus on Economy, Accountability, Sovereignty Issues
By ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO
“The general public, in a more sustained manner, now demands concrete economic platforms of governance from these candidate. Past elections have been about personality, machinery, and other non-issues.”
No Relief in Sight for Fleeced Power Consumers
No Relief in Sight for Fleeced Power Consumers
By ARNOLD PADILLA
There’s good news for its close to five million customers to start the New Year, said utility giant Manila Electric Power Co. (Meralco). It claimed that its January billing will go down by 30.5 centavos per kilowatt-hour (kWh) due to lower generation and transmission charges. But Meralco did not say that the said reduction is just one side of the story.
Hounded by Military for Years, Ex-Bayan Leader Takes Refuge in NPA
Hounded by Military for Years, Ex-Bayan Leader Takes Refuge in NPA
"Yes, I have chosen to seek refuge under the revolutionary movement, particularly with the Communist Party of the Philippines, New People’s Army and the National Democratic Front. This is the most logical choice on my part because these are the very organizations that can guarantee not only my protection from political killings but also, above all, freedom of the people from the oppressive grip of a reactionary fascist state. I am still breathing and fighting precisely because of this choice."
For Small Farmers of Mindanao, ‘Lakbayan’ Offers a Chance to Be Heard
For Small Farmers of Mindanao, ‘Lakbayan’ Offers a Chance to Be Heard
By GRACE S. UDDIN
Small farmers like Winifreda Cabisay have not benefited much from the government's agrarian-reform program. She was awarded land in 1996 but she has not been awarded a title to it and has had problems maintaining it. With the 10-day Lakbayan, Cabisay hopes that the issues that confront farmers like her will be heard.
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