Philippine Post employees continue fight against corruption (Photo by Ina Alleco R. Silverio / Bulatlat.com)
Day: May 11, 2012
The End of the End of Austerity We’re All Greeks Now
By ROB URIE counterpunch.org One of the joys of being American is that every new day is a clean slate—no history, no memories, no experiences, a complete blank. This may help explain why our national conversations serve their intended purposes while being entirely content-free. Newsflash to self-described liberal economists: austerity works! If your goal is…
Globalism’s Perverse Rewards: World’s Apex Bully Leads World Into Lawlessness
By PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS counterpunch.org The US government pretends to live under the rule of law, to respect human rights, and to provide freedom and democracy to citizens. Washington’s pretense and the stark reality are diametrically opposed. US government officials routinely criticize other governments for being undemocratic and for violating human rights. Yet, no other…
European People Have Rejected Austerity Madness: Will the U.S. Get the Message
AlterNet / By Marshall Auerback May 7, 2012 The Greek and French elections show that the electorate wants real income growth and jobs — and they are clear that austerity is undermining both. So the voters of Europe have spoken, and surprise, surprise: they are not too keen on fiscal austerity. France’s president, Nicolas Sarkozy,…
An activist and a mother who never wavered despite family difficulties
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Mothers aspire for a better life and future for their children, thus she will work hard to put her children to a good school and make sure that her children eat three times a day. But for Melissa San Miguel, a children rights advocate, an activist and…
KMP warns vs loopholes in SC decision on Luisita distribution
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“There’s no room for complacency at this point in our fight – we have to push for actual and immediate land distribution.” – Unyon ng mga Manggagawa sa Agrikultura
A New Long-Term Cold War: Brewing Up a Conflict With China
By PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS Counterpunch Newsletter May 01, 2012 Washington has pressured the Philippines, whose government it owns, into conducting joint military exercises in the South China Sea. Washington’s excuse is that China has territorial disputes with the Philippines, Indonesia, and other countries concerning island and sea rights in the South China Sea. Washington asserts…
Worsening hunger? Look at the economic policies of the government
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat.com In its “Food Security and Poverty in Asia and the Pacific” report released the first week of May, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) noted that while the Philippines achieved a reduction in poverty (in terms of official statistics), it still has to address undernourishment and hunger. The release of the report…