Land lease law is poison
The English “gift” for foreigners is the German “Gift” for farmers and poor Filipino citizens. “Gift” in German is poison, toxin or venom and the proposal kluged by the indefatigable lawmakers under the baton of the Marcoses and Romualdezes is a deadly “das Geschenk” for the entire Filipino people sellout.
Bayan Muna, KMP: Marcos, DA accountable for ‘food security emergency’
“President Marcos Jr.’s empty promise of P20 per kilo rice has only led to a series of band-aid solutions that worsened food inflation. Now they want to declare an emergency that could open the floodgates to more imports. What happened to Marcos’ promises of food security and self-sufficiency?” Gaite asked.
NDFP pays tribute to distinguished academic, comrade Nemenzo
De Lima revealed it was Nemenzo who confirmed to Sison the assassination attempt on his life and the disappearance of Carlos del Rosario, as well as Sison elder brother Francisco and his driver, “[i]n a testament to his commitment to the revolutionary cause.”
Teodoro’s Jurassic mindset
There is this Gang of Four that is throwing wrenches into the peace process between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP.) It is comprised of Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., National Security Adviser Eduardo Año, Jonathan Malaya of the National Security Council (NSC) and the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC.)
Lee Chang-dong and the Mystery of ‘Burning’
The mystery of “Burning” is buried in its outstanding cinematography of dusty roads and green fields as well as in the modern architecture of South Korea and in the adept acting of its three main leads: Yoo Ah In’s often passive yet slow burn anger, Steven Yeun’s ambiguous behavior and Jeon Jong Seo’s free spirit, grit and creativity.
Help Mt. Kanlaon victims
No less than 12,000 families have been victimized by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental on Dec. 9, followed by another eruption on Dec. 23 that sent columns of ash blanketing the sky and drifting to Panay. All told, 45,000 people felt the brunt of the volcanic activity, forcing them leave their communities and seek shelter in evacuation centers.
Jail authorities ban photos of Cardinal Ambo celebrating Mass with political prisoners
“What is specifically wrong with sharing these photos of the Mass when the MMDJ-4’s own Facebook page has posted ‘numerous’ photos of Masses held inside the jail (in the past)?” Lim asked.
CPP to Brawner: Which AFP operations in 20 provinces is targeting NPA’s so-called last front?
“Curiously, he has failed to specify its location, leaving both the public and the NPA to speculate about which of the AFP’s ongoing military operations in approximately 20 provinces is targeting it,” CPP chief information officer Marco Valbuena said in a statement today.
Peppermint Candy: When Time is Not Enough for What One Desires
Peppermint Candy is an unusual movie because it tackles issues that film makers shy away from including military violence, police brutality, macho culture and consumerism. It reflects realities that may not equate with entertainment, a legitimate aim of movies. But it also shows history that is raw and real and direct and understandable.
Cardinal Ambo celebrates Mass with political detainees
In his first ever celebration of the Holy Eucharist after Christmas, Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David said he is scandalized by the existence of political detainees in the Philippines.