Archive for January, 2008
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Charter Is Key for Asean Revitalization
BANGKOK (Jan. 24) — If ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, does not thoroughly reinvent itself, it could rapidly slip into irrelevance, the new Secretary-General of the organization said here this week.
And that rethinking, said Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, the former Foreign Minister of Thailand, starts with the adoption of a concrete constitution, or charter, [...]
Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur—Bagobo-Tagabawa lumads are opposing the ongoing construction of the Tudaya hydro power plant, the biggest investment of the Hydro Electric Development Corporation (HEDCOR) which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aboitiz Equity Ventures.
“HEDCOR is in clear violation of our rights as indigenous peoples who have the inherent rights to our ancestral [...]
On Affordable Medicine Act and the proposed generics prescribing of HB 2844: Position Paper of the Community Medicine Practitioners and Advocates Association (COMPASS)
Having passed the Senate and Congress in separate discussions, HB 2844 and SB 1658 or more popularly known as the Affordable Medicine Act is but a stone throw away from its passage.
We [...]
KARAPATAN and DESAPARECIDOS condemn in the strongest term the illegal
transfer of political prisoner Elizabeth Principe from the custodial
center in Camp Crame to Candon, Ilocos Sur. The surreptitious transfer
was conducted at 11:45 pm of January 22, last night, the eve of the
filing of the writs of Amparo (for Elizabeth’s release and protection
for her and daughter Lorena) [...]
Why Facebook Is Really Creepy
By Carlos H. Conde
While I am one with my colleagues in the press daring the Philippine National Police and the Department of Justice to file charges against Jiji Press correspondent Dana Batnag for allegedly helping Capt. Nicanor Faeldon escape at the height of the Manila Pen siege, I think such a dare is pointless. Simply [...]
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) supports journalists and media technicians in the Philippines in filing a petition calling for government protection after they were arrested and detained on November 29, 2007, while covering the takeover of the Peninsula Hotel in Manila by rebel army soldiers.
The Philippines National Police (PNP) stormed the hotel, ending a [...]
“THE PUBLIC’S RIGHT TO KNOW IS A RIGHT, WITH OR WITHOUT GOVERNMENT’S CONSENT”
Statement of Ms. Maria A. Ressa in support of the filing of the Petition for Writ of Amparo
before the Supreme Court
21 January 2008
We can’t stand by and watch a kind of creeping censorship test and weaken our democracy.
Our [...]
UNMASKING THE VEILED THREATS AND HARASSMENT FOR WHAT THEY ARE
Statement issued by Ces Drilon on the filing of the Petition for a Writ of Amparo before the Supreme Court
21 January 2008
A free atmosphere for speech, press, and public opinion is possible only for as long as the people will it to be. That [...]
Independent think-tank IBON Foundation disputes government data on employment, estimating that government statistical manipulation removed over a million Filipinos from the official unemployment count.
Government data showed that in 2007, there was an annual average of 2.7 million unemployed Filipinos, a steep drop from figures recorded in recent years. IBON research head Sonny Africa cited the [...]
If predictions that the peso appreciates to P38 per US dollar by the end of 2008 materializes, then the average OFW household will be losing around P3,710 per month compared to the start of 2007, or a loss over the entire year from P30,000 to as much as P45,000, according to a study on the [...]
The Arroyo administration was able to log a P12.6 billion budget surplus in the first 11 months of 2007, mainly through revenues generated from the privatization of government assets. But with not much left for the government to sell, new taxes and a budget deficit are likely in 2008, according to independent think-tank IBON Foundation.
According [...]
Senator Loren Legarda warned yesterday that the decreasing government support to state colleges and universities (SCUs) will cause further deterioration in the quality of higher education in the Philippines.
Legarda issued the statement in reaction to government pronouncements that SCUs should become self-sustaining and become less dependent on government subsidy.
“There’s nothing wrong for SCUs to become [...]
A carpenter and a former political detainee have fallen victims to
political killings at the start of 2008.
Tildo Rebamonte, a 45-year old carpenter from Claveria town, Masbate
province was allegedly abducted by members of the Philippine National
Police-Regional Mobile Group (RMG) on January 12, 2008 at around 5 am.
According to reports, Rebamonte’s house was ransacked by police and [...]
(Manila, Philippines, January 21, 2008) — Global consulting and IT services firm Headstrong announced that it is expanding its operations in the Philippines as a result of increased outsourcing and offshoring (O&O) opportunities here.
“Our clients see the Philippines as a largely untapped gem when it comes to outsourcing and offshoring. The skills that we need [...]
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