By bulatlat.com The public deserves better than a selective presentation of facts and figures in the president’s first year, and is hoping to be given a whole picture of the state of the nation. This is the challenge for President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino issued today by non-government research group IBON. “Pres. Benigno Aquino III’s first…
Day: July 24, 2011
ILPS condemns mass killing in Norway, conveys most heartfelt vondolences
By Prof. Jose Maria Sison Chairperson International League of Peoples’ Struggle July 24, 2011 The International League of Peoples’ Struggle, condemn with all our strength the mass killing of at least 92 people (including at least 85 youth) and wounding of many others in Norway last Friday. We convey most heartfelt condolences to the bereaved…
Cordillera labor group gives Aquino a failing mark
By ALMA B. SINUMLAG Northern Dispatch BAGUIO CITY – Kilusang Mayo Uno-Cordillera (KMU-Cordillera) gave President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III a failing mark on his administration’s handling of labor issues. Michael Cabangon, spokesperson of KMU-Cordillera, said the economic situation of the workers here is worsening. “From being just bad the workers’ situation here is getting worse,”…
3 victims add to list of political killings
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – A few days before President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his State of the Nation Address (Sona), three more victims add to the growing list of political killings. Roque Laputan, 59, a member of Anakpawis partylist, Davao del Sur, was murdered by unidentified men, July 10. Laputan, was…
Worst year for OFWs
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
“OFWs are still forced to go abroad because the government has offered them nothing substantive and sustainable to address their families’s economic needs. Instead, what it has offered are mere dole-outs and band-aid solutions that does not do anything to address widespread unemployment and landlessness the root cause of forced migration.” – Migrante International