University of the Philippines students Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño were abducted three years ago by suspected military agents. Check out Bulatlat’s full coverage.
Today Is 3rd Year of the Disappearance of Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño
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Torture Survivor Turns Over a New Leaf as He Weds Sweetheart, Vows to Continue Fighting for Justice
MANILA — Today, June 20, members of the organizations of victims and relatives of victims of human rights violations, Desaparecidos and Hustisya! as well as the human rights alliance, KARAPATAN, turned out in a jubilant mood to show their support to the wedding of torture survivor Raymond Manalo, and his sweetheart, Kristel Alminiana, in a…
Gunmen Attack Media Offices in Abra
MANILA — Unidentified gunmen fired several shots at three media offices in Bangued, Abra province, last night, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) reported Thursday. At around 9 p.m. Wednesday night, two men in separate motorcycles fired at the steel gates of the St. Arnold Janssen Communication Center, which houses the Catholic-run…
Cagayan de Oro Groups Vow Sustained Mass Actions Against Cha-cha
By MACARIO PACANA Bulatlat CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines – Welcoming three new convenors to their cause, the People’s Movement Against Charter Change (People’s March) has vowed sustained mass actions and protests against constitutional amendments. The broad coalition of sectoral organizations, peoples’ organizations, academe, youth and school organizations and church people is part of the…
Senate Urged to Probe Lorico Murder
By EDMUND B. SESTOSO Bulatlat DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines — The progressive Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas in Central Visayas has urged the Philippine Senate to conduct an investigation into the murder of Negros Oriental peasant leader Fermin Lorico. Earlier, KMP affiliate Kapunungan Alang sa Ugma sa Gagmayng Mag-uuma sa Oriental Negros (Kaugmaon, or Association of Small…
Party-List Groups’ Meeting in Cagayan Valley Raided by Soldiers
MANILA — A meeting of officials of party-list groups Anakpawis, Bayan Muna, Gabriela, and Kabataan was raided by suspected elements of the military in Cagayan Valley region at past midnight Thursday. Anakpawis reported that around 30 heavily armed men in camouflage uniforms forced their way in while 19 leaders of party-list groups were sleeping at…
Makabayan Warns of People-Power Backed, Minority-Led Mutiny
The newly-formed Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan (Makabayan) today aired the possibility of a People Power-backed, minority-led mutiny in Congress if the House leadership insists on convening Congress into a constituent assembly under House Resolution 1109. Makabayan, which includes incumbent opposition party list groups Bayan Muna, Anakpawis, Gabriela and Kabataan said massive protests and street actions…
It’s Battle of Good Vs Evil, Church Leaders Say of Fight Against Arroyo’s Cha-cha
Several religious leaders have vowed to never abandon the Filipino people in their struggle to defeat the regime’s attempt to change the Constitution. Arroyo, they say, “has surpassed the brutality and evilness of martial law.”
All Set for Wednesday’s Anti-Arroyo Protests Across the Philippines
Groups across the Philippines are gearing up for what they promised to be one of the biggest nationwide protests against the Arroyo administration and its efforts to amend the Constitution.
After Con-Ass, a Cha-Cha Free-for-All
Several groups critical of the Arroyo regime met yesterday to plan their next moves. A number of protest rallies have been scheduled beginning Thursday.
Despite the rain, Filipinos protested on Wednesday against Charter change. (Photo by Glaiza May Muzones / bulatlat.com)
In Night of ‘Rape’ and ‘Outrage,’ Arroyo Allies in Congress Take First Step to Cha-Cha
Opposition congressmen tried to block the approval of House Resolution 1109 that would create a Constituent Assembly, with some valiantly opposing the apparent railroading of the measure. But the sheer number of Arroyo’s allies was overwhelming.