Ni MARK ANGELES Bulatlat.com ngasab-ngasab ni napoles baboy na sinlaki ng bariles parte-parte ang mga putris na manggagatas sa Batasan at Senate pero nakareserba ang san-trak na biik sa panggulong may alyas na BS.. kontra-korap ang press release gayong numero unong mang-uumit ay, bayan kong sakdal-tiis may araw ring maghihimagsik
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Filipinos here and abroad all set for colorful, varied protests vs pork barrel, corruption
“Basically, the Palace only removed PDAF in name, but the money’s still there. Worse, it’s now under the president’s full discretion.” – Kabataan Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon
‘Aquino has the greatest pork of all’ — progressive groups
“Aquino remains obstinate on his own lump sum appropriations, which are far greater than the legislative pork barrel. “
‘Long and winding SONA silent on what matters most to Filipinos’ – progressive groups
“Aquino’s grandiose claims of economic growth based on cherry-picked economic indicators fail to hide the economic indicators that matter to ordinary Filipinos. Landlessness is growing; unemployment is rising; wages are being depressed; prices are soaring; and social services are decaying as they become more scarce,” Elmer Labog, chairman of Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU).
One nation, two worlds: the myth of ‘inclusive growth’
The Aquino administration’s policies are no different from those that have been increasingly implemented over the last three decades and that have resulted in today’s grossly distorted and unequal economy
Workers blame Aquino’s policies for rise in unemployment
“Aquino is so desperate in selling his illusion of economic growth that he even resorts to absurd excuses just to cover up the worsening hunger and poverty that he has brought upon us workers and the Filipino people.” – KMU
Mural and effigy depicting plight of workers under Aquino exhibited on Labor Day
“The effigy showed how workers see Aquino – a snake, a traitor to the Filipino people and a shameless lackey of the US.” – Kilusang Mayo Uno
Labor group dismisses Aquino talks with labor leaders as mere P.R. stunt
The KMU said the Aquino government has no intention of providing relief, much less prosperity for workers.
A year after SC order, Luisita farmers back in streets
“We cannot rely on DAR to implement genuine land reform. We cannot rely on Noynoy Aquino. We must continue implementing our own version of agrarian reform.” – United Luisita Workers Union
President Aquino named as ‘Most Anti-Worker President’ by labor group
“Aquino was recognized as an ‘influential leader’ because of his rabid support for pro-capitalist and anti-worker policies. Not only has he refused to increase wages by a significant amount, he is trying to cut and freeze wages through the Two-Tiered Wage System.” – KMU
Groups say GDP growth over-hyped, shallow
By MARYA SALAMAT
Rather than being hyped up about the so-called growth and glossing over damning economic trends, the Aquino government is urged to look into indicators that are relevant to the people, such as adequate incomes, stable jobs and sufficient social services.