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THE EXTRA JUDICIAL KILLINGS AND ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES OF ACTIVISTS UNDER THE GMA ADMINISTRATION ARE CONSTITUTIVE OF THREE (3) CONSTITUTIONAL GROUNDS TO IMPEACH PRESIDENT GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO Presented by Satur C. Ocampo Bayan Muna Representative and Deputy Minority Leader To the Committee on Justice House of Representatives Nov. 24, 2008 I. OPENING STATEMENT Esteemed Members of the […]
MoreBayan Muna general counsel Neri Javier Colmenares has come out with a legal memorandum that explains and debunks what he describes as “grossly erroneous” preliminary remarks made by the chair of the House committee that hears the impeachment complaint against President Arroyo. For Colmenares and Bayan Muna, Defensor has misinterpreted and has practically redefined the […]
MoreWhile countries worldwide are taking “extraordinary” and “bold” steps to confront the global economic crisis and the recession that grips the biggest economies, President Arroyo and Congress have agreed to resort merely on enacting a national budget for 2009 that did not consider the meltdown. What’s in store for the Philippines in the next few […]
MoreDo yourself a favor by reading up some really good stuff on the web. Plenty of stuff available, but I suggest the following:
MoreThe second International Verification and Fact-Finding Mission organized by the Dutch Lawyers for Lawyers Foundation ended today with a press conference where the eight mission members presented their initial findings on their probe into the attacks on Filipino lawyers and judges. For lawyers, bloggers, journalists and those interested in human rights issues, below are the […]
MoreThe human rights alliance Karapatan has issued its monitor for the third quarter of 2008. Brace yourself for some bad news.
MorePresident-elect Barack Obama delivered the following on election tonight in front of thousands of supporters at Chicago’s Grant Park: If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions […]
MoreSenator John McCain delivered the following remarks on election night (Nov. 4, 2008) in Phoenix, Arizona soon after news broke that his rival Senator Barack Obama was proclaimed winner of the US presidential elections: (Cheers, applause.) SEN. MCCAIN: Thank you. Thank you, my friends. (Cheers, applause.) Thank you for coming here on this beautiful Arizona […]
MoreUS company Dole wants to raise its investment in the Philippines and is applying for special trade benefits from the US government to help fund the expansion but an international labor group has opposed the quick grant of privileges to Dole, citing the latter’s gross disrespect of labor rights.
MoreAttention, Professional Heckler and other Batanguenos. The classic balisong has been “reincarnated”. Nicknamed BaliYo, the US company Spyderco’s “reincarnation” of the balisong is actually “a new concept in pens. It provides safe unlimited creative motion anytime, anywhere, even while sitting. 100% U.S.A. Made using high-performance materials and manufacturing,” according to the official product website.
MorePublished in the Jerusalem Post and circulated to Manila’s diplomatic and foreign affairs reporters is a loving tribute to a Filipino caregiver who worked in Israel.
MoreThose who wish to start a blog, or those would like to have their existing blog to have a new look, should consider taking a look at these free WordPress themes. They range from nice to great looking. Here are my suggestions from various web sources, presented in no particular order: ConservaBlogs Liberty — simple, three-column theme. […]
MorePeople’s organizations led by the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan will hold a public tribute to retired Philippine Navy Captain Danilo P. Vizmanos on Monday, 3:30 pm at the mini-theater of the University of Makati. Who is Vizmanos? Read Alex Remollino’s piece to know a bit more or this article by Bonifacio Ilagan. But better read Vizmanos’ […]
MoreMembers of online community PinoyPSP quietly launched this week a web ad campaign titled “PSP is better than sex”, featuring photos of Sony Playstation Portable users in provocative poses while playing their favorite handheld. The photo set by amateur photographer Mark Baul of darckedesigns has received compliments from members of the Digital Photographer Philippines online […]
MoreThe Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) and the Asia Media Forum (AMF) are doing the media community and the public a huge favor by setting up Eye on Ethics, a website-cum-online forum that seeks to remind everyone about ethical conduct expected of journalists and to inspire discussions on the topics. Edited by the […]
MoreBayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño took these photos from some floors way up the BPI building. The rally indeed was a sight to behold, which explains why the government made the central business district a “no fly zone” so the nation will be deprived of the inspiring view.
MoreFollowing is the full text of the keynote speech delivered by Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno during the International Conference on Impunity and Press Freedom in Peninsula Manila on February 27, 2008: We are here now to strengthen democracy, especially one of its touchstones— the freedom of the press. It is a noble thing that […]
MoreToday, we take a look at Samsung’s P520, the Armani phone which is expected to be a hit among society’s upper-crust and trendsetters.
MoreThanks to the creativity of Pinoys, we can now find, download and use new political ringtones that express our disgust and outrage over the Arroyo administration’s corruption. Here are two of several I’ve found:
MoreSamsung has become the first major international phone manufacturer to introduce a dual-SIM handset in the Philippine market. Two new companies have earlier introduced their own dual-SIM phones but they have yet to catch the attention of brand-conscious Filipinos. The D880 is comparable with the classic D900 in terms of size and built. It is […]
More“My most favorite, dearest dog Poofy Silverio died last night at 1130PM of organ failure. She was 7 years old & 5 months old. She was much loved & will be deeply missed.” Thus read my good friend Ina’s text message this morning. I am sure she’s mightily depressed, devastated even. I wonder how Kim […]
MoreAll sorts of people — rich and poor, gay and straight, discreet and overt, etc. — joined the Pride March 2007 in Malate, Manila. Twas not about violating public morals. Twas not about pushing the limits. Twas about reminding the nation that lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgendered people are people too, and that the quest […]
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