Archive for September, 2008
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US Financial Crisis: The Philippines’s Economic Debacle
Analysis | Having produced only disastrous results, economic management can no longer be left in the hands of an elite corps of bureaucrats and technocrats who ape models purposely to make corporate profits bigger at the expense of workers, farmers, and other marginal sectors.
AKBAYAN Rep. Risa Hontiveros called for the use of ‘women power’ to counter the efforts by anti-RH legislators to stall plenary debates on the controversial bill by questioning the quorum, urging all fifty-two female members of the House of Representatives to be always present and active during session hours.
She said that the 14th Congress is [...]
Senator Pimentel said they will thoroughly look into the proposal submitted by Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, Jr. for an additional Pl0 billion for the AFP budget for 2009, which amounts to a l7.7 percent increase in the P56.5 billion already earmarked for the military under the national budget submitted by Malacanang to Congress.
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Could a more watchful Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) have averted, or lessened the massive financial losses incurred by Philippine banks due to the collapse of US investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.?
Sen. Loren Legarda raised this question shortly after US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said US regulators allowed Lehman to [...]
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Loren Legarda yesterday called on the public and the private sectors to join hands to ensure the safety of the citizenry from the health risk posed by the banned milk and milk products from China.
The Chair of the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs also expressed alarm over the considerable effects of [...]
The umbrella group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan today challenged President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to put in writing that she would not seek to extend her term beyond 2010. The challenge came after a United States think-tank revealed a study that charter change to extend the president’s term remains an option of the administration.
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) expressed its support of the government following the ban on imported China milk products imposed by the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD).
Barely four months in Office but with what she termed as modest accomplishments and Herculean tasks ahead, Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Chairperson Leila M. De Lima is very convinced that there is a `must’ to increase the independent constitutional body’s 2009 budget [...]
Greenpeace delivers giant card to legislators
Manila, 29 September 2008–Greenpeace activists today delivered a giant
card containing the message “Pass the Renewable Energy Bill Now!” to the
Philippine Senate. The 45 square foot card, addressed to the Senate
from the Filipino people, was sent by Greenpeace to demand immediate
action from the Upper House to pass the Renewable Energy [...]
FORT Andres Bonifacio, Metro Manila – The Philippine Army is one with various government agencies in the celebration of the Philippine Civil Service Commission’s 108th year this month as it recognized its top 10 skilled workers as well as its employees who have served the Army for 30 to 45 years, in today’s flag raising [...]
Southern Mindanao Regional Party Committee
Communist Party of the Philippines
29 September 2008
Comrade Richard: Revolutionary Educator and Cultural Worker, Red Fighter and Communist
On behalf of the entire revolutionary movement, the New People’s Army, and the Filipino masses, the Southern Mindanao Regional Party Committee of the Communist Party of the Philippines renders its highest salutation to comrade Richard–true [...]
National Democratic Front of the Philippines
Southern Mindanao
28 September 2008
TRIBUTE TO VAL
gay comrades never die
they live in our minds forever
they are the silver lining
of our difficult protracted war
they make us laugh and sing
while serving the people
wholeheartedly
their joy gives us courage and
our hearts are filled to the brim
ready to fight and win
The masses, comrades and allies of [...]
The youth’s response made to the Court of Appeals is one of many actions taking place in more than 25 countries around the world this week that challenges interference by tobacco giants in implementation of the global tobacco treaty, formally known as the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC).
By Renato Reyes Jr. | Over the past 50 years, the MDT has benefitted the US primarily. The MDT has allowed the US to make the Philippines its neo-colonial outpost in South East Asia, having used the country during the US wars of aggression in Korea and Vietnam. The MDT made possible the existence then of US military bases and the existence now of the Visiting Forces Agreement and the Mutual Logistics Support Agreement.
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr. (PDP-Laban) today urged the Arroyo government to pursue the efforts for the return of the Balangiga Bells that were carted away by American troops during their occupation of Samar 107 years ago.
Pimentel lamented that the recovery of the historic Balangiga bells has not materialized despite persistent lobbying by [...]
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