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Day: October 23, 2010
‘Gender Gap Index’ Not Reflective of True State of Filipino Women – Gabriela
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“A glaring proof that Filipino women are still living in oppressive conditions – even though the country ranks high in gender-based indexes – is the increasing number of victims of violence against women, most notably, gang rape,” said Lana Linaban, secretary general of Gabriela.
‘Protest Center’ Marks Struggle of ABS-CBN Employees for Their Rights
By MARYA SALAMAT
Union hits delaying tactics and labor rights violations of ABS CBN. Labor centers slam government proposal to further relax labor laws.
Education Budget Cut Affects Poorest Sector
Joan Garcia Bulatlat.com ILOCOS NORTE – It is harvest season for rice in Piddig, Ilocos Norte and 18-year old Roselle Agustin tends to household chores as both her parents are busy working in the field. Earlier this year, she was working as a domestic worker at Pasay City but she decided to go home when…
US Military Aid Far Outpaces Democracy Assistance
by Jim Lobe Common Dreams.org International Posted by Bulatlat.com WASHINGTON – Desperate to secure supply routes to Afghanistan, the United States has been spending at least six times more on military aid for the mostly authoritarian states of Central Asia than on efforts to promote political liberalization and human rights in the region, according to…
Iraq War Logs: Secret Files Show How US Ignored Torture
Massive leak reveals serial detainee abuse • 15,000 unknown civilian deaths in war by Nick Davies, Jonathan Steele and David Leigh Common Dreams.org International Posted by Bulatlat.com A grim picture of the US and Britain’s legacy in Iraq has been revealed in a massive leak of American military documents that detail torture, summary executions and…
New Paper Finds IMF Policies Are Increasing Risks to Economic Recovery in European, Other Countries
Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) Posted by Bulatlat.com WASHINGTON – October 21 – A new paper from the Center for Economic and Policy Research examines whether policies prescribed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may pose a danger to economic growth and recovery in a number of countries, including Greece, Latvia, Spain, Portugal,…
Another Morong 43 Detainee Placed Under Hospital Detention After Giving Birth
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“We have been detained for so long. There is no evidence against us and the President has acknowledged that, why not set us free?” said Mercy Castro, who just gave birth to her second child.
Akbayan Reps, 19 Others Flip-Flop, Sign Resolution Supporting CCT Program
MANILA — In a privilege speech on September 23, Akbayan Rep. Walden Bello said there is no hard evidence, here and abroad, that the Conditional Cash Transfer program has brought “people out of poverty.” He added that the CCT is “a coordinated strategy of pressure by external agencies, namely the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and…
Typhoon Juan Affects Livelihood of Residents of Ilocos Sur
Joan Garcia Bulatlat.com VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur-As the storm surge caused by typhoon Juan continues to affect the coastal areas of the province, the livelihood of residents of at least nine barangays in Santa and Candon remains in peril. Last October 20, Ernesto Lopez Jr. and his fellow fishermen were still trying to salvage their…
News in Pictures: Noynoy a ‘Total Failure’, Says Peasant Group
Thousands of farmers from various provinces in Southern Mindanao held a protest-march dubbed “Martsa alang sa Yuta ug Hustisya!” (March for Land and Justice!) at Rizal Park, Davao City on October 22. Led by the Kilusang Magbubukid sa Pilipinas-Southern Mindanao Region, farmers threw eggs with red paint at a poster bearing President Benigno Aquino III’s face, calling him a total failure for not having the heart nor the political intent and morality to uplift the plight of hapless farmers in the region.