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In Historic Gathering, Filipino Priests Vow to Be More Active in ‘Political Realm’
In Historic Gathering, Filipino Priests Vow to Be More Active in ‘Political Realm’
By MARYA SALAMAT
It what appears to be a challenge to the assertions of conservative groups and the government that the Church should not be involved in politics and the “affairs of the state,” Catholic priests from all over the country -- in a historic first -- gathered to discern and discuss their role amid these turbulent times.
‘Northern Samar Is Becoming a Killing Field’
‘Northern Samar Is Becoming a Killing Field’
By MARYA SALAMAT
According to Monsignor Walter Cerbito of the diocese of Catarman, Northern Samar, nobody is safe anymore in his province, not even priests, as the militarization intensifies. The murder of the Reverend Cecilio Lucero only underscored the worsening human-rights violations there.
Pepeng Unleashes Fury
Drying PaperMarked for Death: Brutal Murder of Samar’s Father Lucero Linked to Oplan Bantay Laya
Marked for Death: Brutal Murder of Samar’s Father Lucero Linked to Oplan Bantay Laya
By RITCHE T. SALGADO
Even with the memory of the Reverend Cecilio Lucero’s death still fresh in the minds of the people of Northern Samar, the military continues to implement the counter-insurgency program in the province, targeting civilians.
Cordillera Most Ravaged by Pepeng
Cordillera Most Ravaged by Pepeng
By ARTHUR ALLAD-IW
The Cordillera region incurred most of the damages in Northern Luzon with 309 dead and P1.398 billion of damaged infrastructures and agriculture caused by typhoon Pepeng.
Closure of ‘Destructive Dams’ Urged
Closure of ‘Destructive Dams’ Urged
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"The dams, particularly San Roque Dam, are supposedly designed and used to control floods. However, the floodings these infrastructures have brought us prove that they were not really designed for that function. These dams just bring profit to its proponents and more harm than benefit to the people."
Dam Nation: A Bloody History of Struggle Against Dams
Dam Nation: A Bloody History of Struggle Against Dams
By ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO
The construction of dams has always been opposed because of their destructive effects on whole communities. Several anti-dam leaders have been killed as a result. The recent devastation by the dams of Luzon proved that they were right all along.
Analysis: Ondoy, Pepeng and the Bane of Development Illusion
Analysis: Ondoy, Pepeng and the Bane of Development Illusion
In the years ahead, the number and magnitude of disasters will increase with colossal human and economic losses. The task of rescue, recovery, relief and rehabilitation will have to fall more and more on the people themselves as they have in fact done in recent years.
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