By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA — In a recent interview with TV and radio broadcaster Ted Failon, presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda attempted to… 01/14/2011
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Aquino Disappoints on Toll Hike but That’s Not a Surprise
Tribal Rights Still Being Violated to Favor Mining Interests
The Aquino government continues to implement Arroyo’s National Minerals Policy, said Piya Malayao, spokeswoman of KAMP. “Aquino’s private-public partnerships would further hasten foreign investments on… 01/14/2011
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OFWs Remain Neglected Under Aquino
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA — After nine years of neglect under former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, expectations among overseas Filipino workers were high… 01/14/2011
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Environmental Destruction, Effects of Climate Change to Worsen in Philippines
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – The year 2010 should have been an opportunity for the new administration to implement fundamental reforms to… 01/14/2011
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CPP marks 42nd year with ‘Grandest’ celebration ever
Ka Oris, spokesman of the CPP-led National Democratic Front of the Philippines in Mindanao, said President Benigno S. Aquino III’s new counter-insurgency program dubbed “Oplan… 01/14/2011
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1.6 million people join Black Nazarene procession
MANILA, Philippines (5th UPDATE) – At least 1.6 million Catholics joined a religious procession on Sunday for a centuries-old black icon of Jesus Christ believed… 01/14/2011
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5 of ‘Morong 43’ Remain in Jail, Face ‘Ridiculous, Spurious’ Charges
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – Lyn, wife of Edwin Dematera, was among the relatives of the Morong 43 who patiently and eagerly waited… 12/23/2010
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For 2 ‘Morong 43’ Moms, a New Beginning
Mercy Castro and Judilyn Oliveros gave birth while in police custody and had been under “hospital arrest.” Their release on Friday signaled not just a… 12/23/2010
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Call Center Employees in the Philippines Receive Low-End Jobs, Low Salaries
While providing a lot of support to Business Process Outsourcing Companies, the government is ignoring the oppressive working conditions of call center employees. By MARYA… 12/23/2010
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De Lima: GMA’s investment in SC paying off
Spokesman: SC merely upheld Constitution MANILA, Philippines – Justice Secretary Leila de Lima has echoed the view that former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo packed the Supreme… 12/10/2010
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