Reyes, Nograles, Mikey on oil price hike: All bark, no bite

Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes, House Speaker Prospero Nograles and Congressman Mikey Arroyo seemed to have their roles down pat by now. When the big three oil companies raised oil prices yet again this Oct. 20, despite the disaster-wracked times and despite charges of persistent overpricing thrown their way, these three government officials just continued their role – speak like they want to change the situation but allow the oil companies to have their own profitable way in the end.

Welcome to Bulatlat’s group blog

Welcome to “On the Fringes,” the group blog of the staff of Bulatlat.com.

Here, the staff of one of Philippines’s most credible alternative online publications will blog about people’s issues that are rarely tackled in the mainstream press. This blog will complement Bulatlat’s reporting, featuring posts and stories that cannot be found in the main site.

We hope this blog would encourage dialogue between the staff and our readers.

Enjoy your visit.

Benjie Oliveros
Managing editor