“Ignorance of the law, feigned or otherwise, is not an excuse.”
Top 6 reasons why Ombudsman can indict Aquino, Abad over DAP
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Youth solon seeks probe on Ched’s P1 B unspent scholarship funds
“Where did these funds go? Why are these funds unliquidated? Clearly, there is something fishy going on.”
The progressives: A continuing tale
Progressive groups pressed for President Benigno Aquino’s resignation at a rally in Manila last Friday. Marching from various points in Metro Manila, they converged at the historic Mendiola bridge where they sounded like they were, for the nth time, simply haranguing the chief executive for hours on end. Cynics said the event was nothing new…
The truth, the bad and the ugly
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective While the furor over the expose’ of the existence of the Aquino administration’s pork barrel creation the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) and Pres. Benigno Aquino III’s bellicose attitude in defending it, shattered its self-proclaimed image as an anti-corruption crusader, its “daang matuwid” (righteous path) slogan imploded with the Mamasapano fiasco…
Demands for Aquino-Abad accountability on DAP mounting
‘Even if the Decision has apparently modified the extent and degree of accountability of Pres. Aquino et al, the next move for us now is to make Aquino, et al accountable to the fullest extent for their P157-Billion unconstitutional acts.’
Supreme Court affirms decision declaring DAP unconstitutional
“The doctrine of operative fact cannot apply to the authors, proponents and implementors of the DAP, unless there are concrete findings of good faith in their favor by the proper tribunals determining their criminal, civil, administrative and other liabilities.”
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Pope dares Filipino leaders to end corruption, hear the poor
“The Pope’s valiant move to speak to the almost-inexistent conscience of the top officials of our nation endears us even more to him. President Aquino and his Cabinet should listen and be humbled.” – Student Christian Movement of the Philippines
Relocation sites: the land of empty promises in the middle of nowhere
From Luzon to Mindanao, urban poor relocatees tell stories of hunger, worsening poverty and desperation.
Ethics should be biased for the oppressed – UP protesters
“Civility and decorum at the height of social unrest and deprivation is consent to the existing status quo and a betrayal to the genuine essence of democracy, a very valuable lesson from the dark days of Martial Law. “ – Students’ Alliance for the Advancement of Democratic Rights in UP (Stand-UP)
Aquino allies bulldoze impeachment complaint
By Carol Pagaduan-Araullo Streetwise | BusinessWorld The finding by the House Justice Committee that the three impeachment complaints vs. President Benigno S. Aquino III were “insufficient in substance” effectively killed the complainants’ attempt to get to the bottom of the controversy-ridden Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) and raise the alarm about the gravity of the Enhanced…
Health groups vow to make Aquino accountable, push People’s Initiative vs Pork
“We, the health workers from different hospitals are one with the call of the Rx Abolish Pork Barrel System Movement to take the fight to the streets, schools, churches.” – Sean Velchez, president of the National Orthopedic Hospital Workers Union-AHW (NOHWU-AHW)