By the Gloria Step Down Movement (GSM) Bulatlat.com In these times of political crisis, turmoil and uncertainty, one thing stands clear: Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (GMA) must go. However there is as yet no consensus as to how she will be made to step down and who or what must replace her government. Indeed, there is…
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The Anti-GMA Forces and Their Proposed Solutions
While there is a unity among various political forces on the campaign to remove President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from office, there are different ideas on who or what should replace Macapagal-Arroyo should she be unseated. BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO Bulatlat.com The July 13 rally along Ayala Avenue in Makati City calling for the removal of President…
Impeachment Move vs Arroyo Steams Ahead
Just more than a week before the state-of-the-nation address (SONA), opposition members of Congress are busy maneuvering to ensure that someone else will stand before them in next year’s SONA. BY DABET CASTAÑEDA It is only 10 days before the second session of the 13th Congress opens on July 25. Ordinarily, many of the congressmen…
Oust-Arroyo Movement Gains Headway in Baguio-Benguet
The mass actions calling for the President’s removal from office are not just confined to Metro Manila. Even residents of Baguio City (246 kms north of Manila) have lent their voice to the growing oust-Arroyo sentiments. BY KIM QUITASON AND A.T. BENGWAYAN Northern Dispatch Bulatlat.com BAGUIO CITY — A broad alliance of organizations and individuals…
‘Resign, or Face Ouster’ – Priests Tell Gloria
The Catholic clergy of Negros island in central Philippines has had a history of social engagements including the ouster of dictator Ferdinand Marcos in 1986 and that of President Joseph Estrada in 2001. This time around, some members are boarding the movement calling for the removal of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. By Karl G. Ombion and Ranie…
People’s Action to Decide GMA’s Fate
Mammoth rally set on July 13 The calls of various sectors and classes for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to resign have widened the rift between the ruling elite and have hastened her impending ouster. But militant groups say these will never be enough to kick out the President from Malacañang without the people’s concerted action. BY…
Peasants Caravan to Metro Set
Two important mass actions in July will happen in Manila and the Southern Tagalog-based protesters are expected to make their voices heard. BY DENNIS ESPADA Bulatlat Bulatlat.com CALAMBA CITY – Protesters from the Southern Tagalog (ST) region are expected to lend their voices to the growing clamor for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s removal from office. Around…
Mass Walkouts, Strikes Set This Week
Youth alliances to hold daily protests President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has stood firm on her decision to stay, but the organized youth are calling on her to resign. The demand for her removal from office has grown to the point where daily protests are set to be held to force the President to leave Malacañang. BY…
Festive but Ominous
It was a big, jolly rally, and maybe even Malacañang had a laugh. But the writing on the wall is definitely no laughing matter for the beleaguered President. PHOTOS BY AUBREY SC MAKILAN AND DABET CASTAÑEDA TEXT BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO Bulatlat.com (PICTURE) “That’s what you call a rally!” one of the protesters would exclaim.…
Transition Council – Answer to Crisis of Legitimacy
A well-known Catholic bishop, party-list leader and others agree that a transition council should replace President Macapagal-Arroyo, whose ouster is being sought by more and more Filipinos. By Art Allad-iw Northern Dispatch Bulatlat.com BAGUIO CITY – A Catholic bishop believes that there is a breakdown in the government as manifested by the present crisis in…
In the Front Line
Historic rally to oust Macapagal-Arroyo takes off The tortuous step toward replacing a discredited president began on June 24 when about 20,000 people held a rally at Welcome Rotunda, the entry point to Manila. For many others however the challenge goes beyond presidential succession, i.e., to build a new government that will truly represent the…