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Anne Marxze Umil | Oct 22, 2013
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Prosecutor’s dismissal of case against accused soldiers in Capion massacre slammed
Prosecutor’s dismissal of case against accused soldiers in Capion massacre slammed
“As families and friends commemorate the death of Juvy Capion and her two sons, the decision comes as an insult to the family and to all the victims of human rights violations and also shows the weakness of the Aquino administration to render justice to its aggrieved citizens.” – Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate
‘Shameless’ SSS board not alone, other GOCCs have ‘epidemic of thick-skinned insensitivity’
‘Shameless’ SSS board not alone, other GOCCs have ‘epidemic of thick-skinned insensitivity’
Aside from the much-criticized fat bonuses at a time when the funds’ sustainability was supposedly in danger, thus requiring a hike in members' contributions, it turned out that the SSS executives have each been receiving $1,859 per month just for attending two board meetings, and its CEO flies abroad every two months, first-class.
Corruption under the Aquino regime and the need for system change
Corruption under the Aquino regime and the need for system change
The Philippines has reached its own version of an impasse. On one side are the Filipino people demanding for the abolition of pork barrel and discretionary funds, including that of President Aquino’s, and on the other side is the Aquino administration, which has been adamantly defending the pork barrel fund. . .
Return P10 M bonus to workers’ funds, then resign, SSS officials told
Return P10 M bonus to workers’ funds, then resign, SSS officials told
The KMU cited the Commission on Audit’s 2012 report which states that “Slow processing and payment of death, disability and retirement claims did not meet the commitment of SSS of providing prompt, convenient and meaningful social protection service to the members and their beneficiaries.”
Environmentalists warn of destruction with increase in US troop presence, military facilities
Environmentalists warn of destruction with increase in US troop presence, military facilities
“US troops have a history of environmental crimes in the Philippines that have remained unaddressed with impunity.” – Dr. Giovanni Tapang, Agham
Pork a la PNoy: How they spent P60B in 3 years
Pork a la PNoy: How they spent P60B in 3 years
Same, same bad pork: ‘Chop-chop’ contracts, duplicate projects, etc.
‘The government has worshipped mammon, not God’ — church people
‘The government has worshipped mammon, not God’ — church people
The first activity of the newly-formed alliance of church people against the pork barrel is the simultaneous ringing of bells in churches on October 11 at 1 p.m.
Employees appeal to Aquino to donate land to children’s hospital
Employees appeal to Aquino to donate land to children’s hospital
“The Philippine Children’s Medical Center is a government hospital. The land it has been occupying is government land and the government is now asking us to pay for the land. Is that just?”
A few elite funded campaign of 2013 bets
A few elite funded campaign of 2013 bets
"Businesses donate to candidates not because they believe in him or her but because they see it as an investment for their business. It is part of the patronage politics." – lawyer Rona Ann Caritos of the Legal Network for Truthful Elections
Thousands troop to Ayala for second ‘Million People March’
Thousands troop to Ayala for second ‘Million People March’
“What is happening in our country today is that the feelings of the people are already kindled. Once the wind of truth blows, it will ignite the fire.” – Jun Lozada, NBN-ZTE scam whistleblower
Makati employees cry foul over tax misuse
Makati employees cry foul over tax misuse
“We are disgusted that the government is quick to take away our hard-earned income and is just as quick in funnelling our income to support the lavish lifestyles of politicians.”
Probe military abuses of Zambo detainees including children, rights groups demand
Probe military abuses of Zambo detainees including children, rights groups demand
A 17-year-old told Human Rights Watch that Philippine soldiers beat him up to force him to admit he was a rebel fighter. He said he eventually lied and said he was with the MNLF so that the beatings would stop.
Aquino deserves ‘pork barrel king’ tag – KMU
Aquino deserves ‘pork barrel king’ tag – KMU
Former National Treasurer Leonor Magtolis-Briones estimated that President Aquino’s pork barrel fund amounts to P1.3 trillion ($30 billion), almost half of the proposed national budget of P2.6 trillion ($60 billion).
‘Aquino’s creation of Disbursement Acceleration Program an impeachable offense’ – constitution expert
‘Aquino’s creation of Disbursement Acceleration Program an impeachable offense’ – constitution expert
“Apart from being used as a tool to control Congress, the DAP may prove to even be illegal and unconstitutional.”– Kabataan Party Rep. Terry Ridon
Ilocos Sur religious groups unite against pork barrel, corruption
Ilocos Sur religious groups unite against pork barrel, corruption
“It is the government’s responsibility to serve the people. We, as citizens, have the right and capacity to search for the truth regarding how our government is being run and how our taxes are being used. “ – Archbishop of Nueva Segovia Ernesto Salgado
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