State Workers to Noynoy: Stop Price Hikes, Learn from Tunisia, Egypt (PR)
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News in Pictures: In Solidarity with Egyptian Protesters
News in Pictures: In Solidarity with Egyptian Protesters
MANILA -- Member organizations of the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan staged a protest action at Plaza Ferguson near the United States embassy today, February 1, to express their “steadfast solidarity with the Egyptian peoples’ struggle" against the "US-backed regime" of Hosni Mubarak. (Photo by Gregorio B. Dantes Jr. / bulatlat.com)
As Egypt Burns, Worry for Filipinos There and Over DFA’s Lack of Contingency Plans
As Egypt Burns, Worry for Filipinos There and Over DFA’s Lack of Contingency Plans
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“The only way to ensure that Filipinos are safe in Egypt is for President Aquino to support the call of the international community to oust Mubarak,” said Garry Martinez of Migrante.
The Son of ‘People Power’ and Nothing to Show for It — Not Even Solidarity with Egyptian People
The Son of ‘People Power’ and Nothing to Show for It — Not Even Solidarity with Egyptian People
Imagine the quandary he’s in: His own mother was catapulted to the presidency via Edsa 1, the culmination of two decades of struggle of the Filipino people against the abuses of the Marcos dictatorship. He should at the least salute the Egyptian people for their courage and unity in fighting the Mubarak dictatorship.
In Philippine Hospitals, a Scam Preys on New Nurses
In Philippine Hospitals, a Scam Preys on New Nurses
By MARYA SALAMAT
Many hospitals are charging new nurses fees in exchange for work, training and experience, which are required for nursing jobs abroad. This offshoot of the government’s exploitative labor-export policy needs to stop, according to the Gabriela Women’s Party.
Noynoy as Inquirer’s ‘Filipino of the Year’? WTF?
Noynoy as Inquirer’s ‘Filipino of the Year’? WTF?
I must admit that after reading the Philippine Daily Inquirer’s headline “Filipino of the Year: Aquino Rocks,” my initial reaction was, “What the f—k?!” But I told myself to read the story first. The country’s leading newspaper might just surprise me.
What Has Been Achieved in 25 Years of Peace Negotiations?
What Has Been Achieved in 25 Years of Peace Negotiations?
By RONALYN V. OLEA
It would seem to many Filipinos that the peace negotiations between the government and the Communists have achieved nothing significant. Truth is, both panels have signed several important documents that should move the process forward. Would the Aquino administration genuinely commit to these earlier agreements?
Lawyers Vow to Fight Impunity with ‘Legal Offensive’
Lawyers Vow to Fight Impunity with ‘Legal Offensive’
By RONALYN V. OLEA
A group of human-rights lawyers has vowed to take what it called a "legal offensive" to curb impunity and advance the cause of human rights in the Philippines.
Sidebar: Photo Contest Highlights Fight Vs. Impunity in Philippines
Pinaglabanan Folk’s Nightmare Result of Ejercitos’ ‘White House’ Dream
Pinaglabanan Folk’s Nightmare Result of Ejercitos’ ‘White House’ Dream
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Way before Tuesday’s demolition of the houses owned by informal settlers in Corazon de Jesus, a poor community in San Juan City, the former mayor and now congressman, JV Ejercito, had declared that the US White House was the inspiration for the new city hall that he would like to build in his city.
In Davao, ‘New’ Military Tack Vs. NPA Terrorizes Residents
In Davao, ‘New’ Military Tack Vs. NPA Terrorizes Residents
By CHERYLL FIEL
To prevent rebels from gaining ground in Toril, the Philippine Army established a military detachment in a village and sent out more soldiers. The soldiers are called “Peace and Development Teams.” But residents find the soldiers’ conduct rather unbecoming of the new tag by which they are now called.
In Isabela, Soldiers Pretend to Be Guerrillas; in Davao, They Don’t Even Try
In Isabela, Soldiers Pretend to Be Guerrillas; in Davao, They Don’t Even Try
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
and CHERYLL FIEL
In Jones town, Isabela, residents complain that the soldiers would present themselves as New People’s Army guerrillas and try to extract information from them. In Toril, Davao, the military organized "peace and development teams," whose functions apparently include wooing teenage girls in the community.
Philippine Agencies, State Schools That Promote GMOs Are Violating the Law — Casiño
Philippine Agencies, State Schools That Promote GMOs Are Violating the Law — Casiño
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño said agriculture agencies and government-ran agricultural schools are mandated by the law to promote organic farming. So why are they promoting genetically modified crops like Bt eggplant?
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