“The road to peace, like the road we took to reach Buneg, is long, sometimes coiled, narrow, dark and stormy, but a road we travel each day to bring a spark of hope for our nation, for our fellow countrymen, for the present and succeeding generations.” By LYN V. RAMO Bulatlat.com At 73, Sister Alice…
Day: June 11, 2011
Court hears P15M damage suit filed by Morong 43 vs Arroyo, former top military, police officials
By RONALYN V. OLEA
At least five causes of action are being sought by the health workers against the former president and her officials involved in the case.
VP Binay’s military honor for Marcos a “paradox”- Selda (PR)
News Release 9 June 2011 The Samahan ng Ex-detainees Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto (SELDA), an organization of former political prisoners established during martial law, today said that Vice President Jejomar Binay’s recommendation for full military honors for the burial of ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos in Ilocos Norte is a “paradox” by itself. Disclaimer |…
After 10 years of EPIRA: Power Rates Increases Continue to “Shock” women – Gabriela (PR)
NEWS RELEASE JUNE 10, 2011 Ten years after the promised cheaper power rates through the EPIRA (Electric Power Industry Reform Act), consumers will again be jolted by another increase, this time in the generation charge. GABRIELA, a mass organization of women from across different sectors, pointed out that the impending increase announced by Meralco, will…
Sanction Kalinga Governor Jocel Baac (PR)
June 8, 2011 Statement The brazen assault by Governor Jocel Baac on Kalinga broadcaster Jerome Tabanganay as he wrapped up his program “Agenda” on dzRK Radyo ng Bayan-Kalinga on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, shows the extent to which impunity has thrived in this benighted land of ours. Accounts received by the National Union of Journalists…
Women Will Never Be at the Losing End of Fight for Pro-Poor and Comprehensive Health Care (PR)
NEWS RELEASE JUNE 10, 2011 “As Congress closes for recess, I call on my fellow congressmen to go to their constituencies and listen to the marginalized women as they voice out their problems with access to comprehensive reproductive health care. With this simple act of opening their minds and ears, maybe we can start working…
Photo of the Week: Riding the waves
Riding the waves
Salungguhit: Slow, slow grind of justice
Slow, slow grind of justice
Street Shooter: Drive to work
Drive to work