by JEREMAIAH M. OPINIANO EVERY seventh of June, a Southeast Asian archipelago commemorates the "heroism" of compatriots who have been a visible reason for the steady growth of their motherland's economy. The celebration is National Migrant Workers Day, and the date's historicity is brought about by the passage of a law to protect the rights and welfare of overseas Filipinos … [Read more...] about A new Philippine future beside the exodus?
Opinion
“We cannot afford another war” – Hataman
Hataman on the One Year Anniversary of the Marawi Conflict It has been a year since Marawi City, known as the lone Islamic City of the Philippines, has been ravaged by fear and terror. Parts of a city that was once a melting pot of different histories, cultures, and beliefs have been reduced to rubble. That terrorism had its grip upon a city in the heart of our region … [Read more...] about “We cannot afford another war” – Hataman
73 best points of President Duterte at 73
President Rodrigo Duterte marks his 73rd birthday today. He celebrated it in his usual trademark-simplicity and in private with his family. Duterte's political ladder is like a bed of roses, filled with thorns but on top is a beautiful bud which most of the deprived Filipino masses adore. Getting the chance to meet him a day after my birthday last month was a privilege, … [Read more...] about 73 best points of President Duterte at 73
Mindanao IP’s lambasts terror-tag on UN rapporteur Corpuz, indigenous leaders
(A PRESS STATEMENT) The Mindanao-wide alliance Kusog sa Katawhang Lumad sa Mindanao (Strength of Indigenous Peoples, KALUMARAN) assailed the terrorist-listing of United Nations Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Peoples Victoria Tauli-Corpuz as “the highest manifestation of the extent of criminalization of indigenous leaders in the Philippines especially in Mindanao.” “We … [Read more...] about Mindanao IP’s lambasts terror-tag on UN rapporteur Corpuz, indigenous leaders
Step forward
If sabotaging the peace process was part of the plan in the SAF operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao then those behind it have almost succeeded. On January 25, 2015, government officials sent its commandos on an uncoordinated and special mission in the town of Mamasapano to serve an arrest warrant to an international terrorist, resulting to the death of 44 members of the … [Read more...] about Step forward
