The mine search and rescue operations for the miners trapped in a tunnel in Itogon, Benguet as storm “Nina” hit the Philippines was temporarily suspended on Oct. 3 by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB). The relatives of one miner declared missing continue to wait, however, trusting their intuition that he is still alive. BY…
Month: October 2008
Cebu Youth Leaders Warn CHED Against Allowing Itself to be Used by the Military
Following the death of a student leader, the Commission on Higher Education-Region VII said it would monitor student organizations in schools. A CHED official also said he sees nothing wrong with military visiting schools. Youth leaders condemned this saying that the CHED should not allow itself to be used by the military in their campaign…
Mass Resignation Threatens Nursing College
In a move triggered by the resignation of the nursing department dean at Easter College, Inc. (ECI), faculty members have expressed willingness to follow suit in support of the dean’s position against the school’s leadership. BY CYE REYES Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat BAGUIO CITY (246 kms north of Manila) – In a move triggered…
Kahirapan at Kulturang Popular
At ito ang afinidad ng kulturang popular sa kahirapan, ang muling pagtatatag ng gitnang uring fetishismo na magpapasuka sa mababang uring pinagmulan. Fetishismo ito dahil walang panahong mapapatid ang fantasya at tunay (real) na ugnay ng utak (psyche) ng indibidwal sa artiFice na isinusuot at magpapatungo sa kanya sa gitnang uring fantasya. Pag nasimulan ang…
Beyond Remembering
Review of Nilikhang Kasaysayan Visual Art Exhibit Sept. 21 – Nov. 28, 2008 Bantayog Memorial Center Quezon Avenue cor. EDSA, Quezon City The martial law that Ferdinand Edralin Marcos imposed in 1972 left a tragic imprint, snippets of terror and malevolent signs. In the visual art exhibit Nilikhang Kasaysayan, the violence of the tumultuous years…
NPA Salutes Slain Cebu Nursing Graduate, Says Victim was Unarmed
The New People’s Army (NPA) unit in Southeastern Negros said that slain nursing student Rachelle Mae Palang was unarmed when elements of the Philippine Army killed her and two others. BY EDMUND B. SESTOSO Contributor Bulatlat The New People’s Army (NPA) unit in Southeastern Negros said that slain nursing student Rachelle Mae Palang was unarmed…
Isang Pagsubok sa Pagsukat ng Kabayanihan ni Rachelle Mae Palang
(1986-2008) NI E. SAN JUAN, JR. Inilathala ng Bulatlat Dalawampu’t dalawang taong tinipon ang lakas at binigkis ang diwa Dalawampu’t dalawang bigwas sa nguso ng imperyalismo Dalawampu’t dalawang bira sa ngipin ng berdugong militar Dalawampu’t dalawang dagok sa kilabot ng teroristang Estado Dalawampu’t dalawang hampas sa kuko ng burokrata-kapitalistang alipuris Dalawampu’t dalawang suntok sa sikmura…
Melamine Contamination Caused by Corporate Greed, Import Liberalization, Gov’t Neglect
Two doctors, one an advocate of community-based health programs and the other a toxicology expert, said that corporate greed, import liberalization, and the lack of priority given by the government to local food production and to ensuring food safety are to be blamed for the entry of melamine-contaminated products in the country.
Solon Debunks Andaya, Says OFWs Not US Recession Proof
BY BULATLAT In reaction to Department of Budget and Management Rolando Andaya, Gabriela Women’s Party Representative Liza Maza said the global financial crisis and the US recession will have ‘a substantial impact on our economy and on Filipino migrants in the United States.’ Andaya earlier claimed that jobs of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the…
‘GMA, Bush Passing Burden to the People’ – Bayan
BY BULATLAT The umbrella organization Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan-New Patriotic Alliance) slammed Mrs.Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and U.S. President George W. Bush for ‘passing the burden to the people in times of crisis.’ Renato Reyes Jr., Bayan secretary general said it was no surprise why Arroyo supports the $700 billion bailout plan of the Bush administration for…