In Ilocos, a Tough Time for ‘Pinakbet’
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Cordillera Most Ravaged by Pepeng
Cordillera Most Ravaged by Pepeng
By ARTHUR ALLAD-IW
The Cordillera region incurred most of the damages in Northern Luzon with 309 dead and P1.398 billion of damaged infrastructures and agriculture caused by typhoon Pepeng.
Closure of ‘Destructive Dams’ Urged
Closure of ‘Destructive Dams’ Urged
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"The dams, particularly San Roque Dam, are supposedly designed and used to control floods. However, the floodings these infrastructures have brought us prove that they were not really designed for that function. These dams just bring profit to its proponents and more harm than benefit to the people."
After Death of US Troops, Sulu Folk Fear Escalation of Conflict
After Death of US Troops, Sulu Folk Fear Escalation of Conflict
By ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO
The recent deaths of two US soldiers in Sulu have also strengthened calls for the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and the United States.
In Surigao and Caraga Region, a Brutal Push for Investments
In Surigao and Caraga Region, a Brutal Push for Investments
By ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO
Far from a counter-insurgency operation, the massive militarization and dislocation of communities in Surigao del Sur and the Caraga region had more to do with protecting business interests, primarily mining and energy investments. Although there is nothing particularly new in all this, the Arroyo regime had actually taken the extra step to ensure that the military would act as veritable security guards of these companies.
Chiong Mom Decries Transfer of Daughters’ Rapist to Spain, Slams Arroyo for ‘Injustice’
Chiong Mom Decries Transfer of Daughters’ Rapist to Spain, Slams Arroyo for ‘Injustice’
By RITCHE T. SALGADO
For more than a decade now, Thelma Chiong has always made it a point to visit her daughters on their birthdays. This year, however, the visit was extraordinarily painful because a few days earlier, Mrs. Chiong had received word that one of her daughters’ rapists and murderers was going to be repatriated to Spain, a free man for all intents and purposes.
What’s a Notorious US Military Contractor Doing Inside the AFP’s Camp in Zamboanga?
What’s a Notorious US Military Contractor Doing Inside the AFP’s Camp in Zamboanga?
By ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO DynCorp International, a US military contractor notorious for its mercenary work for Washington and which was the subject of numerous complaints for abuses in other countries, has been fencing off the Edwin Andrews Air Base in Zamboanga for US troops. “How can a private, foreign corporation control a specific portion of a Philippine military camp?” Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares wants to know.
For the Philippines’s Tribal Folk, a Constant War Against ‘Development Aggression’
For the Philippines’s Tribal Folk, a Constant War Against ‘Development Aggression’
By RONALYN V. OLEA
While the right of indigenous peoples to their ancestral land is recognized by international agreements and conventions, indigenous peoples in the Philippines are relentlessly being driven away by mining, tourism and other so-called development projects. In Zambales alone, more than 70 mining firms are now operating, with some preventing the Aetas from entering what used to be their land.
Groups, Clergy Condemn Murder of Samar Priest, Peasant Activist
Groups, Clergy Condemn Murder of Samar Priest, Peasant Activist
“Most martyrs of the Church who actively denounced the abuses of government officials and military forces received series of death threats and were tagged as communists or NPA supporters by military,” said Nardy Sabino, secretary-general of the Promotion of Church People’s Response.
Priest Who Advocated Human Rights, Peasant Activist Murdered in Eastern Visayas
Priest Who Advocated Human Rights, Peasant Activist Murdered in Eastern Visayas
By RONALYN V. OLEA
The murders of peasant activist Romulo Mendova and Father Cecilio Lucero, both of Eastern Visayas, have been blamed on the military’s Oplan Bantay Laya. In the case of Lucero, he had been publicly denounced by President Arroyo as “that communist priest,” according to the NDF. It is said that he was the first priest to have been murdered in Samar since Catholicism was introduced in the province 400 years ago.
Lumads of Surigao: Home at LastThreat Remains as Displaced Lumads Return to Defaced Homes, Damaged Crops
Threat Remains as Displaced Lumads Return to Defaced Homes, Damaged Crops
By ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO
The Manobos of Surigao del Sur may be back home for now, but they still face the threats of militarization – even as they also have to contend with the burden of rebuilding their ravaged homes, schools, and livelihoods. View slideshow
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