Archive for July, 2007
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Bacolod City welcomes electric jeepneys
Negros Occidental, the first Philippine province to embrace a 100% renewable energy target, today renewed its strong commitment to help stop climate change with the launch of the Electric Jeepneys in Bacolod City by GRIPP (Green Renewable Independent Power Producer) and Greenpeace.
MANILA — Local dailies reported that Lafayette Philippines, Inc. , a Philippine subsidiary of Lafayette Mining Ltd., an Australian firm operating the controversial Rapurapu Polymetallic Project, filed libel raps against the Center for Environmental Concerns – Philippines (CEC – Phils). Among the statements that Lafayette was said to deem libelous were our assertions [...]
Ignoring criticism is the luxury of authoritarian regimes and their agencies, even as “doing their job” in the present context can mean, among others, the military’s continuing on its present path of labeling as “enemies of the state” anyone and any group that disagrees with or is critical of the regime, and at least legitimizing their elimination.
MANILA — The Pampanga-based Mekeni Food Corporation, producer of Pinoy favorites “tocino” and hotdogs, and the Red Dragon Farm, one of the biggest chicken growers/suppliers in Central Luzon, have valid reasons to be grateful to the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) for its lending assistance that has helped in their expansion and enjoyment of [...]
MANILA — Miffed by the treacherous attack on government forces in Basilan the other day, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said today Malacanang will account for the perpetrators of the dastardly act “in line with the rule of law and through the mechanisms of the peace process. ”
MANILA — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo awarded today with trophies the top 10 police personnel of the year in recognition of their career achievements and service to the community.
MANILA — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo conferred today the Gawad Saka Awards to 25 enterprising farmers and fishermen and six agro-fishery cooperatives that made significant contributions to the government’s goal of a sustained growth for the agriculture sector.
MANILA — Underscoring the critical importance of peace and security to the country’s bid for First World status and sustained economic growth, Presidential Adviser on National Security and acting Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales said today the government will not abandon the quest for an end to the Mindanao hostilities through peaceful means in the aftermath [...]
The Royal Netherlands Embassy in Manila issued a statement this afternoon saying that, contrary to what Jose Maria Sison and the National Democratic Front may have impressed on the public, Sison is still on the terrorism list of the European Union. The embassy said the judgment of the European Court of First Instance concerns an old terrorism list, not the new terrorism list adopted on June 29, 2007. Sison, who lives in exile in Utrecht, is the founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines and the NDF’s chief political consultant.
By CHERYLL D. FIEL | Davao Today
Rodrigo Duterte, the tough-talking mayor of Davao City known for his uncompromising stance on crime, has created an “Anti-Hoodlum Unit” that will go after gang members and abusive cabbies. He said the unit can shoot these “embarrassments to the city” with shotguns if necessary. “I warn you,” he said last week. “You bring out the worse in me.” He also warned child advocates to get out of his way and to stop pampering juvenile delinquents.
By Prof. Jose Maria Sison
Chief Political Consultant
National Democratic Front of the Philippines
The judgment of the European Court of First Instance (ECFI) annulling the decision of the Council of the European Union (EU) to put me in the “terrorist” blacklist is a victory for the cause of justice. It is not merely my personal victory. [...]
The Black & White Movement condemns in the strongest possible terms the beheading of ten marine soldiers following a firefight with members of the 8th Marine Battalion Landing Team (MBLT). “It is an inhuman and barbaric act that has no place in any civilized society and we ask that all means be exhausted to bring the perpetrators to justice”, says BnW lead convenor Enteng Romano.
MANILA — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has signed as early as eight days ago an administrative order that would help ensure the success of the investigation and prosecution of political and media killings.
Reds seek activation of NPA hit squads in cities After Ampatuan Massacre, 2009 a Record Year for Journalist Killings Worldwide CHR to military: Respect and protect human rights during martial law in Maguindanao Maguindanao, its political elite and a culture subservient to corruption U.S. Must Improve Responsiveness to Mass Atrocities; Absent UN Action, Make Clear Willingness to Act on Its Own, Says New CFR Report Martial law dilutes the Philippines’s human rights and democratic gains Martial law in Maguindanao sets ‘most dangerous precedent’ Lawyers will wear black armbands, ribbons in courts Law group shall file plunder cases against President Arroyo et al. UN Experts: Maguindanao massacre must be the start of a major reform process
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