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More than a show of force, the protests across the Philippines on Wednesday were an expression of outrage, a manifestation of a people’s growing revulsion toward a regime that has become the most despised since the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos.
The newly-formed Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan (Makabayan) today aired the possibility of a People Power-backed, minority-led mutiny in Congress if the House leadership insists on convening Congress into a constituent assembly under House Resolution 1109....
Several religious leaders have vowed to never abandon the Filipino people in their struggle to defeat the regime’s attempt to change the Constitution. Arroyo, they say, “has surpassed the brutality and evilness of martial law.”
We, the undersigned faculty members, researchers, students and staff of UP Diliman, stand together to oppose the latest attempt to manipulate the Constitution to advance the personal political agenda of the President and her minions. House of Representatives...
Groups across the Philippines are gearing up for what they promised to be one of the biggest nationwide protests against the Arroyo administration and its efforts to amend the Constitution.
Bulatlat introduces Bulatlat Live, the website's newest multimedia feature that makes full use of the Internet to cover major live events. For its debut coverage, Bulatlat Live will cover the protests on June 10, Wednesday, against charter change. From Makati City, where the main rally will take place, to several key areas across the country, Bulatlat's pool of editors, reporters and correspondents will provide updates and breaking news -- text, images, audio and video -- either in real time or immediately after they occur.
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By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Migrant Watch Bulatlat MANILA – Overseas Filipino workers are just as outraged as many in the homeland over the recent passage in the House of Representatives of the bill that could pave the way to amend the Constitution. On June 4, members...
By ALDWIN QUITASOL Regions Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat BAGUIO CITY ? Various progressive groups here in this city 246 kms. north of Manila held an indignation rally June 3 against the railroading of House Resolution 1109 that seeks to convene Congress into...
Perhaps the regime figured that enabling Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to extend her immunity by allowing her to run as representative of her district and then become prime minister is less costly politically -- with less chances as well of inviting an upheaval -- than...
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Video: Taking a Stand Against Charter Change
PRESS STATEMENT June 3, 2009 We strongly denounce the railroading of the House of Representatives’ unconstitutional Resolution 1109 calling to convene Congress as a constituent assembly to amend the Philippine Constitution. We believe the resolution is intended to...
Stopping the Cha-Cha Train
Several groups critical of the Arroyo regime met yesterday to plan their next moves. A number of protest rallies have been scheduled beginning Thursday.
Despite the rain, Filipinos protested on Wednesday against Charter change. (Photo by Glaiza May Muzones / bulatlat.com)
NEWS RELEASE June 3, 2009 Passage of charter change draws outrage from poor sectors Anakpawis solon to pro-Chacha solons, “stand-up, reveal yourselves, face the people and explain!” Anakpawis Rep. Joel Maglunsod challenged the congressmen who sided with the passage...
Term extension real motive behind Cha-cha Majority of Filipinos do not favor amendments to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution and believe that Charter change (Cha-cha) seeks to extend the President’s term in office, according to the latest IBON...
Press Statement – June 3, 2009 Reference: Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Javier Colmenares, 0917.8350459 Temporary Office: BESIDE Room 416, Ramon V. Mitra Bldg., House of Representatives, Quezon City Con Ass Resolution allows GMA to stay in power beyond 2010 Last night’s...
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