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AnalysisWheels of Justice or Wheel of Fortune?The taint in the judiciary’s integrity stems not only from the CA scandal; it likewise emanates from the questionable decisions of the courts, as well as the obvious influence of the Arroyo government in its decisions. ( categories: )
The Global Forum on Migration and Development and the Need to Confront the Real IssuesApparently, the purpose of the Forum is not so much to promote and protect the rights of migrants and overseas contract workers but to serve as a venue for dialogue between developed countries, which are concerned with the uncontrolled influx of migrants, and developing countries that are dependent on the export of labor. BY BENJIE OLIVEROS ( categories: )
Peace in Mindanao – At What Price?The peace process can bring about a simulated peace – but not the final solution to the Bangsamoro people's historic and just grievances. BY THE POLICY STUDY, PUBLICATION, AND ADVOCACY ( categories: )
The Depth of Corruption at the Appeals CourtThe Meralco case is not about public interest; it is all about conflicting business interests. And it is being decided not on the basis of the strength of arguments but by the power of money and influence. This is the depth by which our system of governance, and of rendering justice have been corrupted. BY BENJIE OLIVEROS ( categories: )
The Grand DeceptionBy engaging the MILF in a controversial agreement and now in an escalated armed conflict, the Arroyo government has been diverting the public's attention from the numerous issues haunting it. It is now making it appear that the most urgent and serious problem confronting the country is the armed conflict in Mindanao and that the villain is the MILF. ( categories: )
The MoA, the Cha Cha, and the U.S. AmbassadorSo much controversy has surrounded the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement on ancestral domain between the Arroyo government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). ( categories: )
MoA on Ancestral Domain: It's Not Over, YetThe strong backlash ignited by the MoA deserves a second look by the MILF leaders. A lesson that can be drawn is the fact that the war for self-determination involves not only taking arms and talking but also a political war to win the broadest support for the just and historic struggle of the Bangsamoro people. ( categories: )
Survey Says...!The Arroyo government is running out of excuses as one survey after another shows the deteriorating state of the economy and the quality of life of the Filipino people. BY BENJIE OLIVEROS ( categories: )
Federalism Will Entrench the OligarchyThe proposal for a federal system will further entrench the power of the oligarchs and, being divisive, would leave the country more fragmented. BY THE POLICY STUDY, PUBLICATION, AND ADVOCACY ( categories: )
Failure of Justice, Failure of GovernanceThe scandal rocking the Court of Appeals is not merely a manifestation of the impunity prevailing under the Arroyo administration: the impunity in corruption and human rights violations. It is already a manifestation of a failure of justice and a failure of governance. BY BENJIE OLIVEROS ( categories: )
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