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STATEMENT | Bulatlat reminds Philippine military of culpability in cyber-attacks and misinformation

Bulatlat maintains that these so-called “cyber security” efforts could mean online surveillance, distributed denial of service (DDOS) attacks, “fake news” and other forms of attacks aimed to suppress freedom of the press and of expression, as well as the people’s right to information. This issue was brought to the attention of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan who will hold her official country visit next week.

Bulatlat Staff | Jan 18, 2024

Despite low wages, Pandi-based ‘maninipit’ mothers try to augment family income

Assembling clothespins is among the many jobs women do in the occupied houses in Pandi, Bulacan. The mothers mentioned other low-income jobs like garlic peeling, rug making and notebook sewing.

Bulatlat Contributors | Jan 17, 2024

Chacha to worsen land dispossession and poverty, rights groups say

“Instead of devoting our land and resources to the genuine development of the domestic agriculture, economy, and industries, ChaCha will allow more foreign-owned extractive industries, logging, ecotourism, real estate projects, expansion of agro-corporation plantations, and other business operations intended for profit-making."

Bulatlat Contributors | Jan 17, 2024

Lab Notes | Rosario’s black sand: That which we call home

Juan is just one out of many fisherfolk unable to make a living from the sight that greets them in the morning and lulls them at night. When reclamation started in Manila Bay and in Bulacan Aerotropolis, it meant finding source material for dumping, and there is no need to look farther than Cavite whose coasts are rich in black sand. High in iron content, the black sand can be used for concrete and asphalt production—a vital ingredient for built infrastructure.

Bulatlat Contributors | Jan 17, 2024

Balik-Tanaw | Calling, listening, seeing, following

In our readings today, we hear stories of callers, seekers, and followers. In the first reading, a rather confused Samuel heard a calling but does not immediately recognize who it was “because the LORD had not revealed anything to him yet.” Discerning the will of God entails li.

Bulatlat Contributors | Jan 14, 2024

Grado

Tinaguriang “hell week” ngayon sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas Diliman (UPD), pati na sa iba pang unibersidad na may halos kaparehong kalendaryong pang-akademiko. Sa unang dalawang linggo ng Enero 2024, abala ang maraming estudyante sa pagkuha ng pinal na eksaminasyon at pagpasa ng mga kahingian sa kurso (course requirements). Lahat ng pinaghirapan, pinagpuyatan at iniyakan, siyempre’y may katapat na grado.

Danilo Arao | Jan 14, 2024

South Africa slams Israel at ICJ for genocidal acts

“Genocides are never declared in advance but this court has the benefit of the past 13 weeks of evidence that shows, incontrovertibly, a pattern of conduct and related intention that justifies a plausible claim of genocidal acts.

Bulatlat Contributors | Jan 14, 2024

Buhay lukad

Copra farmers in Bicol have endured decades of misery due to feudal conditions.

Bulatlat Contributors | Jan 7, 2024

Balik-Tanaw | Journeying with the Magi

Sometimes it is called The Three Kings or the Visit of the Magi. This feast is familiar to us. It conjures up colorful pictures of a journey, a search, with only a star as a guide. It is placed in the liturgical cycle to deepen and broaden an understanding of incarnation. The chosen Scripture texts are inspirational as they open us up to the needs of the world, and the wisdom of nature.

Bulatlat Contributors | Jan 7, 2024

South Africa takes Israel to ICJ on ‘genocide intent’

Israel’s unrelenting, devastating attacks on the Gaza Strip in its war against Hamas has spurred South Africa to formally raise the issue of potential genocide before the International Court of Justice.

Bulatlat Contributors | Jan 6, 2024

Baliksaysay | GOMBURZA, Hanggang hangganan

Ipinahayag ng 1872 na ilusyon ang reporma at liberalismo sa kapuluan. Ang pagkagarote sa tatlong pari ang simbolikong paalala ng lupit at dahas ng kolonyal na kaayusang hindi kayang tapatan ng ilusyon ng ideyalismong liberal na isinulong ng mga naglalayon na maging kapantay lamang sila ng mga mananakop.

Francis Gealogo | Jan 6, 2024

Balik-Tanaw | The revealing of God through Christ and through us

In a moment, anytime today we will be hearing loud bangs and celebrations coming across the world as we close this year’s chapter. A few days ago, we were also delighted at how we joyously celebrated Christmas Day and how we also stood in solidarity with those who were unable to do so because of the many struggles they were facing.

Bulatlat Contributors | Dec 31, 2023

Taguig’s poor call for decent water supply

In the almost three decades that she has been residing at the PNR FTI compound in Taguig City, Nelia has yet to have access to a piped water system into her own home. The irony, she said, is that their community sits at a stone’s throw away from a high-end estate, whose residents would never have to experience this.

Bulatlat Contributors | Dec 31, 2023

Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano’s fighting back

Despite the filing of a perjury case against Jhed and Jonila, they continue standing with the poor whose lives would be put in peril with the reclamation of Manila Bay.

Bulatlat Staff | Dec 31, 2023

The case of Manalo brothers

The Manalo brothers continue to fight for justice as Bulacan court acquitted retired major Jovito Palparan over the kidnapping and illegal detention charges.

Bulatlat Staff | Dec 31, 2023

In 2024, current wars are seen to intensify

By all indications, the coming year will see the continuation and even intensification of devastating wars in the world.

Bulatlat Contributors | Dec 31, 2023

Sidelined during #COP28, advocates still push for climate action

Even if these calls of climate activists and CSO members’ reverberated at the venue of the COP, their voices were not heard at the negotiations of world leaders. Some of the CSOs were allowed to sit in as observers but not to participate in the negotiations.

Anne Marxze Umil | Dec 30, 2023

Loss and damage fund should serve the vulnerable communities in the Global South – groups

Civil society organizations called the US’s pledge a measly contribution compared to its aid for war and militarization. They also demand that the funds should truly serve the communities in the Global South.

Anne Marxze Umil | Dec 30, 2023

Tumanduk tribe’s right to development ignored in the construction of megadam

The right to development of indigenous peoples in the region has been ignored since the beginning of the project. The United Nations defines the right to development as “an inalienable human right by virtue of which every human person and all peoples are entitled to participate in, contribute to, and enjoy economic, social, cultural and political development, in which all human rights and fundamental freedoms can be fully realized.”

Bulatlat Contributors | Dec 30, 2023

Special Report: Revealing the lies behind fake surrenders in Bicol

“These people are innocent civilians being tagged by the NTF-ELCAC as NPAs. Out of their desperation, they are using the civilians for their report on the counter-insurgency program."

Reynard Magtoto | Dec 30, 2023

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STATEMENT | Bulatlat reminds Philippine military of culpability in cyber-attacks and misinformation

Despite low wages, Pandi-based ‘maninipit’ mothers try to augment family income

Chacha to worsen land dispossession and poverty, rights groups say

Lab Notes | Rosario’s black sand: That which we call home

Balik-Tanaw | Calling, listening, seeing, following

Grado

South Africa slams Israel at ICJ for genocidal acts

Buhay lukad

Balik-Tanaw | Journeying with the Magi

South Africa takes Israel to ICJ on ‘genocide intent’

Baliksaysay | GOMBURZA, Hanggang hangganan

Balik-Tanaw | The revealing of God through Christ and through us

Taguig’s poor call for decent water supply

Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano’s fighting back

The case of Manalo brothers

In 2024, current wars are seen to intensify

Sidelined during #COP28, advocates still push for climate action

Loss and damage fund should serve the vulnerable communities in the Global South – groups

Tumanduk tribe’s right to development ignored in the construction of megadam

Special Report: Revealing the lies behind fake surrenders in Bicol

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