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Small single-engine motorized fishing boats are docked at the sea wall in this northern fishing village in Currimao, Ilocos Norte (464 kms north of Manila) as fisherfolk take a break from their work during the observance of All Souls’ Day. After the lull however,...
BY EMILY VITAL Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 40, November 11-17, 2007 Not only Filipinos thumb down the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). Japanese nationals and organizations have signed a petition asking the Philippine Senate to reject the...
BY MARK ANGELES Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 41, November 18-24, 2007 How small are those fingers, Mariannet, my dear igsoon. They filled pages of paper with strokes of your thoughts. They fizzed with detergent when you helped your mother do your neighbor’s...
From what I have gathered, the Badjaos used to be living only in Mindanao, as a tribe in the island. They are fisher folks who, over time, with the emergence of more sophisticated and commercial fishing, were displaced, thus the migration in the different islands...
Sa panahong may malaking pagkukulang ang pamahalaan sa pagpapaunlad ng buhay at kabuhayan ng nakararami, nasa ating lahat ang responsibilidad na huwag hayaan ang mga batang naghihirap tulad ni Mariannet na piliing kitlin ang sariling buhay para lang tumakas sa...
BY LALA FANAGEL PASAKA (Confederation of Lumad Organizations in Southern Mindanao) Posted by Bulatlat Democratic Space Vol. VII, No 41, November 18-24, 2007 Twelve-year-olds used to just play “Chinese garters” or patintero on the street, otherwise, they are at home...
BY ARNEDO S. VALERA, ESQ. LEGAL COUNSEL, NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR FILIPINO CONCERNS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MIGRANT HERITAGE COMMISSION Democratic Space Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 41, November 18-24, 2007 Allow me to begin by saying that the issue about the ABC TV...
If Akbar was the target, why did the assassins need to use a bomb, then detonate it inside the House premises, and not pull the assassination with the use of firearms elsewhere? Planting the bomb at Congress could signify a bigger political message. BY THE POLICY...
It is interesting how the Macapagal-Arroyo administration initially reacted to the Congress bombing last October 13. Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo asked the people not to add to the problem by engaging in speculations, and making hasty judgements regarding who is...
A militant group opposed to the controversial Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) said that even as the Philippine Senate has yet to ratify the economic pact, Japanese business groups are acting like they are the owners of country’s natural...
Instead of directly taking responsibility to ensure the country’s oil security in the face of a highly speculative and volatile international oil market, government could only ask the public to be thankful that the dollar is weak. BY ARNOLD PADILLA IBON Features...
November 13 the day Kuwait’s highest court heard oral arguments on the appeal of Marilou Ranario who was convicted to death for the killing of her female employer was also marked by protests actions participated in by organizations of overseas Filipinos and...
November 13 the day Kuwait’s highest court heard oral arguments on the appeal of Marilou Ranario who was convicted to death for the killing of her female employer was also marked by protests actions participated in by organizations of overseas Filipinos and...
Five days after the 8-year old girl was retrieved by human rights workers from the “custody” of a member of the Civilian Volunteer Organization (formerly the CAFGU) in Tuburan, mid-north of Cebu province, the 78th IB of the Philippine Army cried foul over the...
A two-month old baby boy, his parents and grandfather were abducted allegedly by soldiers on the night of October 28 in Quezon province. The baby’s great grandfather filed a Writ of Amparo to save his kin from the fate suffered by the disappeared. By Dabet...
BY KAREN PAPELLERO HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 41, November 18-24, 2007 Tuburan, Cebu – An 8-year old girl was allegedly interrogated in school before being abducted by elements of the 78th IB, PA based in Brgy. Gaang, Tuburan town in Cebu last...
This is the second year a People’s Impeachment Complaint was filed against President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Although the first impeachment complaint against President Arroyo was filed in 2005, the first filed by individuals and organizations identified with the...
The viewing deck of Liberty Park in Jersey City lays serene as it awaits an approaching rain while the grey sky casts a gloomy brush on Manhattan's skyline. New York looks desolate but not till you feel its subway sounds, of millions of feet rushing to work, and...
NI OLIVER CARLOS Inilathala ng Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 42, November 25-December 1, 2007 Natuyo na ang tinta ng nagdadalamhating pluma. Pahagulgol kung umihip, at tila nakikiluha ang hangin sa umaalmang papel. Malamlam… aandap-andap ang munting ilawan......
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