No NPA camp overrun; 1st PBC ambush downs 8 AFP troops in Paquibato
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No NPA camp overrun; 1st PBC ambush downs 8 AFP troops in Paquibato
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US pushing for charter change to allow US firms to operate freely in the country
US pushing for charter change to allow US firms to operate freely in the country
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“For several decades now, even with these restrictions in place, foreign investors and multinationals repatriated billions of dollars in profits without any real and substantial contribution to the domestic economy and social development.” Rep. Luz Ilagan, Gabriela Women's Party
After 60 years, US-RP defense pact ‘proved useless, disadvantageous to Philippines’
After 60 years, US-RP defense pact ‘proved useless, disadvantageous to Philippines’
By MARYA SALAMAT
“This treaty and the US have not really helped in AFP modernization. It only enhanced its dependence and derogated Philippine sovereignty.” – Satur Ocampo
Piston sets Sept. 19 strike as Malacañang dialogue gave nothing “concrete”
Piston sets Sept. 19 strike as Malacañang dialogue gave nothing “concrete”
By MARYA SALAMAT
Transport groups issued the notice of strike amidst efforts by Malacañang to scuttle and threaten the planned strike against oil overpricing, taxes, numerous fees and penalties.
Sidebar: Transport strike aims to affect the profits of the Big 3 – transport groups
Filing of ‘trumped-up charges’ vs activists continue under Aquino
Filing of ‘trumped-up charges’ vs activists continue under Aquino
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Karapatan stressed that the president is capable of releasing political prisoners as he did when he released rebel soldiers. “All he has to have is the political will to release those who are wrongly imprisoned.” – Marie Hilao-Enriquez, Karapatan.
GPH-MILF peace talks heading for an impasse
GPH-MILF peace talks heading for an impasse
By MARYA SALAMAT
The MILF leadership, particularly its negotiating panel headed by Mohagher Iqbal, views the “3 in 1” proposal of the Philippine government for a peace agreement as "detached," has "no connections" and has in fact "derogated the past agreements and consensus reached by the two parties in the past 14 years of negotiations."
Jalandoni: NDFP remains committed to peace talks
Jalandoni: NDFP remains committed to peace talks
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"This is not something we can give up on easily. We are talking about our country's chances of securing a just and lasting peace and putting an end to the armed conflict. These are aspirations that all peace-loving Filipinos share, and we should persevere in the peace talks. If there are problems, we have to find solutions to them; if there are obstacles, then they should be overcome."
Global crisis should prompt Aquino to find new dev’t paradigm
Global crisis should prompt Aquino to find new dev’t paradigm
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
The Migrant Heritage Commission said it is high-time for the government to change its development paradigm, especially in the wake of reports that 1,000 Filipino teachers in Prince Georges County and Baltimore in Maryland are facing deportation.
NDFP slams Aquino government for reneging on agreements
NDFP slams Aquino government for reneging on agreements
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“If the GPH does not want [to proceed with the talks], the revolutionary struggle is there. We will not abandon our instrument for national and social liberation.” – Luis Jalandoni, NDFP
Proof of military sabotage of party-list elections exposed
Proof of military sabotage of party-list elections exposed
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Reports of how the AFP has been attacking and preventing the victory of progressive party-list groups abound. But the smoking gun that would prove these allegations was finally discovered: it was contained in the testimonies that the Mayuga report suppressed.
Serious impediments hinder GPH-NDFP peace talks
Serious impediments hinder GPH-NDFP peace talks
By RONALYN V. OLEA and INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"We would like to appeal to both panels to iron out their differences and proceed with the formal peace talks. We believe that it is better to engage in principled debate over the negotiating table rather than other venues.” – Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform
GPH’s ‘back to zero’ retrogression in peace proposal to MILF could ruin talks
GPH’s ‘back to zero’ retrogression in peace proposal to MILF could ruin talks
By MARYA SALAMAT
Mohagher Iqbal, chairman of MILF peace panel, said a “heaven and earth” gap exists between the GPH proposed peace settlement and the draft compact submitted by the MILF last February.
DOTC Sec Mar Roxas backs MRT fare hikes, increasing penalties, PPPs
DOTC Sec Mar Roxas backs MRT fare hikes, increasing penalties, PPPs
By MARYA SALAMAT
Mar Roxas’ proposed budget slashed by 38-percent the government subsidy on MRT for 2012—from P6.9 billion ($162.7 million) to P4.29-billion ($101.15 million), despite reports of annual increases in passenger load.
GPH, NDFP peace talks postponed indefinitely
GPH, NDFP peace talks postponed indefinitely
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Hopes for a resumption in the GPH-NDFP peace talks were dashed when the government panel refused the NDFP’s proposal for talks in September until the reciprocal working committees (RWC) on the Comprehensive Agreement on Social and Economic Reforms (Caser) shall have completed the common tentative agreement on social and economic reforms.
Details on 2004 presidential election fraud coming out
Details on 2004 presidential election fraud coming out
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“We need to ask the crucial questions which Mayuga failed to ask. We need to pursue and undertake legislative remedies to ensure that election fraud is stamped out...” – Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño
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