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Sison: Noynoy Is Now the New Puppet of US Imperialism
Sison: Noynoy Is Now the New Puppet of US Imperialism
By D. L. MONDELO
"Noynoy Aquino is surrounded by agents of the US and the Arroyo regime who have been major partners of Arroyo in adopting and implementing policies that are detrimental to the national and democratic rights and interests of the Filipino people."
(First part: Sison: ‘Villar Offers Relatively Better Program; Noynoy to Frustrate Land Reform’)
Video: In Isla Puting Bato, Hope Springs Amid Despair
Video: In Isla Puting Bato, Hope Springs Amid Despair
Hope Springs on Isla Puting Bato
As Election Nears, Military Intensifies Harassment of Partylist Groups, Leftist Bets
As Election Nears, Military Intensifies Harassment of Partylist Groups, Leftist Bets
By RONALYN V. OLEA and JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Elements of the military have been roaming around urban centers in Metro Manila, Southern Tagalog and Mindanao with the objective of not only of driving these groups from the communities but campaigning against their candidates.
A Century Later, Filipino Women Remain in Grip of Poverty, Injustice
A Century Later, Filipino Women Remain in Grip of Poverty, Injustice
March 8 this year marks the 100th year since the declaration of International Women’s Day. But women are still vulnerable especially in times of crisis. Under the Arroyo administration, data show that many women still suffer from many forms of injustice.
Tribal Folk Oppose Laiban Dam Project, Slams ‘Connivance’ Between MWSS, San Miguel
Tribal Folk Oppose Laiban Dam Project, Slams ‘Connivance’ Between MWSS, San Miguel
By LYN V. RAMO
Katribu accused the MWSS and San Miguel of drumbeating a "water crisis" to justify the dam construction. “It misleads the public into thinking that the solution to the water crisis is to build a large dam. In doing so, it places indigenous peoples in a vulnerable position,” the group said.?
2010 Bets Told: Act on Poor’s Needs, Demands
2010 Bets Told: Act on Poor’s Needs, Demands
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
The demands of the urban poor communities included employment, housing projects and other pro-poor programs, which Kadamay pasted on a tarpaulin bearing photos of Philippine presidents since Marcos. All them, the group said, have failed to deliver on the demands of the urban poor.
Meralco Overcharging (Again): Refund, Rate-Hike Suspension, Rollback for Consumers
Meralco Overcharging (Again): Refund, Rate-Hike Suspension, Rollback for Consumers
By ARNOLD PADILLA
Consumers face continuing injustice as they shoulder additional power costs (on top of possible rotating brownouts) while Meralco delays accounting for its over-collections that could reach more than P7 billion. Thus, it is very reasonable for consumers to demand that whatever planned rate increases by Meralco must be disallowed by the ERC.
Unjustified Sugar Importation to Benefit Traders but Hurt Consumers
Unjustified Sugar Importation to Benefit Traders but Hurt Consumers
By ARNOLD PADILLA
There is no justifiable reason for local sugar prices to increase due to increasing global prices. The Philippines is not dependent on imported sugar and, in fact, is a net sugar exporter.
‘Sugar Crisis’ a ‘Money-Making Hoax Concocted by Traders’
‘Sugar Crisis’ a ‘Money-Making Hoax Concocted by Traders’
By RITCHE T. SALGADO
A group of sugar workers in Negros island was shocked to learn that the price of sugar in some parts of the country has reached a high of P60 per kilo amid news of an apparent crisis on the supply of the commodity.
Why Are Candidates Silent About Debt and Deficit?
Why Are Candidates Silent About Debt and Deficit?
By ARNOLD PADILLA
Whoever becomes the next president will have to run a government that is almost P5 trillion deep in debt and with a budget deficit of P300 billion or more. Thus, whatever promises about providing for the basic needs of the people especially the poor are empty rhetoric unless candidates disclose how they intend to address the worsening fiscal situation.
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