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Today Is 3rd Year of the Disappearance of Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño
University of the Philippines students Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño were abducted three years ago by suspected military agents. Check out Bulatlat's full coverage.
CC Hidalgo | Ashton Kutcher and the Knight in Twittering Armor
The point of all this is that there’s no point in social media comparing itself to the news media, let alone proclaiming that Twitter can do a better job than CNN in bringing news to the masses of the world.
Arroyo’s Charter-Change Gambit: Longer Rule, Assured Immunity, Divided Public
Analysts say the Arroyo regime is exploiting a disorganized political opposition and an apathetic (or deceived, if not coerced) public to ram through charter change so Arroyo can remain in power -- either as prime minister or House speaker -- and possibly protect herself from legal suits in the future. The key to confronting this gambit, they point out, is to transform the people’s discontent and disgust into real political action.
CC Hidalgo | The New Stars of Journalism
Regardless of its flaws, the news media remains the only institution capable of performing the very important task of verifying the flood of information let loose by social media, and to put all of it in context.
Philippines Still Asia’s Most Dangerous Country for Workers, Also No. 3 in the World
A recent survey finds that the Philippines remains on top of the list of most dangerous countries for workers for several years now. Labor groups say the ILO’s decision to conduct a fact-finding mission here highlights the worsening abuses against labor-rights activists.
Slideshow: Solidarity Protests Vs Nestle in Vienna, New Zealand

Protests Vs Nestle in Vienna, New Zealand
Slideshow: Lightning Rally Vs Arroyo in LA

Lightning Rally Vs Arroyo in LA
Slideshow: Raymond Manalo, Torture Victim, Turns Over a New Leaf

Torture Victim Turns Over a New Leaf
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