Archive for August, 2007
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When justice begins the pain ends
Not only do we have to change this cruel unjust and dehumanizing system that sets out to punish kids for mistakes they learn daily from corrupt adults. We have to replace it with a humane and healing process that gives them a second chance, a new start. They need something they never had – dignity, education and affirmation that say they are good and have rights like everybody else.
Overseas Filipinos are up in arms because of the appreciation of the peso and are now considering, according to this GMANews.tv report, reducing their remittances to the Philippines in order to “show some muscle” and impress on the Philippine government that they have had enough. The OFWs want to peg the exchange rate for these remittances to P50 to the $1.
BREAKING NEWS | Six people were killed during landslides triggered by heavy rains near Mount Diwalwal in Maco, Compostela Valley province, officials said on Monday. A Reuters report quoted an official as also saying that one of the victims was a toddler and that three more people are believed to be still alive and trapped in the mud.
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
Arroyo’s oil-price control a publicity stunt, cries Ibon Political Bloodbath Continues: Widow of Slain Activist Shot Dead New Wave of Protests Against Charter Change Set in April Comelec’s Automation to Worsen Election Fraud — Watchdog 2008: Another Bad Year for the Philippine Press ‘Unemployment Figures Wrong; Number of Jobless Higher’ ‘Nicole Is Not the Enemy’ ‘Nicole’: ‘My Conscience Bothers Me’ Is the Call Center Industry a Bright Spot for New Graduates? 6 Great Ways to Vent Your Frustrations Eating Dirt Is Actually Good For Children Australia Offers 150 Scholarship Slots for Philippines, Asia-Pacific mamert dolera: The horrible maguindanao massacre displays the “crueltiest 221; act of political warlordism... Don Untalan: I am also interested to buy (AROD) and the tall hybreed variety. Pls advice where to buy from Manila,... scott: Sports and politics do not mix. But the economy of the Philippines relies on Pacqiao. How much money would a... Bernadine Ebo: nov.11,2009 4:45 my husband and i wants to adopt