By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – The parents of the two missing students of the University of the Philippines (UP) are enraged over retired Gen. Jovito Palparan’s recent legal move. Palparan and co-accused M/Sgt. Rizal Hilario recently filed a petition before the Court of Appeals seeking to stop the court proceedings in the Bulacan…
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Kin of political prisoner Ericson Acosta decry death threats
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – The family of political prisoner Ericson Acosta has been receiving text messages saying that Ericson or his parents might get killed on November 2, All Souls Day. Isaias Acosta, 79, father of Ericson, said his driver received a series of messages in the morning of October 24 and…
Defense cross-examines key witness in abduction of UP students Empeño, Cadapan
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MALOLOS, Bulacan – The lawyers of soldiers tagged in the abduction of University of the Philippines (UP) students Karen Empeño and Sherlyn Cadapan cross examined one of the vital witnesses in a hearing, October 29. Jose M. Cruz, lawyer of Staff Sgt. Edgar Osorio, and Abner M. Torres, lawyer of…
After LTO’s ’illegal money-making scheme,’ here comes another?
By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com MANILA – The government’s transport offices have not yet begun to abide by a court’s decision to stop implementing its “illegal and excessive money-making scheme,” they have come up with another plan that, critics from transport groups said, has the same money-making goal. Transport group Piston criticized as another ”money-making scheme”…
Church youth signify commitment to eco-justice
By JOAN GARCIA Bulatlat.com The Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) has always been upfront about their stand with regards the issues that plague the marginalized in the country. In living true to their historical roots, the IFI remains to be involved in seeking ways that can contribute to the betterment of not just their members but…
Campaign to save trees in Baguio boosted by Sting’s move
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA — The Englishman will not perform at a venue owned by tree cutters and the news is good for the trees. This is the reaction of various environmental groups after multi-awarded songwriter and performer Sting has announced that he decided to move the venue of his November Back…
Lawyer, jail warden, NBI pave way for suspect’s transfer to NBI custody
Main Story: Murdered labor leader Rolando Olalia cased by Special Operations Group under Defense department – witness By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com MANILA – Former Air Force Lt. Col. Eduardo “Red” Kapunan managed to evade detention at the Rizal Provincial Jail despite last Monday’s court order for his immediate transfer to this civilian detention facility. The…
Groups question sincerity of Aquino gov’t in announcing agreement with MILF
By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com Main Story: A signed ‘framework agreement doesn’t mean fight is over’ MANILA – The supporters and fighters of the Bangsamoro people may have the trust and allegiance of progressive peoples’ organizations in the Philippines, but apparently, not the Aquino government. From these groups’ study of the recently signed framework agreement between…
‘Hands off coco levy fund,’ farmers tell Aquino gov’t
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – Mylene Zantoa, 32, only wants a decent life for her family. Zantoa and her husband work on less than two hectares of land in San Francisco, Quezon province. Mainly preoccupied with copra production, Zantoa said what they earn is not enough to feed and to send to school…
Sixteen year old boy hit by Manila cop, parents demand justice
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA – Sixteen-year-old James, not his real name, was driving his motorcycle to buy food when he came across PO1 Jayrald Mañibo Jr., having a drinking spree with some of his friends. He never imagined his life would change overnight – James spent three days in a hospital bed…
Aquino’s move to hike government service and document fees slammed
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA — Progressive lawmakers strongly criticized President Benigno Aquino III for issuingAdministrative Order 31 last October 1. AO 31 allows for the rationalization and increase of all government fees. Through it, the heads of all departments, bureaus, commissions, agencies, offices, and instrumentalities of the bureaucracy, including government-owned and controlled…