GMA’s return to power: Insult, injustice, impunity
WE, VICTIMS and relatives of victims, are angered with the return to power of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as House Speaker.
The insult, injustice and impunity that...
Duterte’s SONA, the great reveal
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) did not only lack his signature hubris and crassness, more importantly, it is devoid...
Urgent appeal to the honorble city mayor of Iloilo City
THIS is an appeal to Hon. Jose Espinosa III, Iloilo City mayor, praying to order the implementation of the third and final Notice of...
‘Malicious attack’
A LAWYER is entitled protection from malicious attack on his person, his honor, his profession and dignity as a human being.
On June 10, 2018,...
Short-term and long-term solutions to Boracay’s woes
ENVIRONMENTAL greetings!
We are writing once again to shed some important truths on green algae (Chlorophyta) removal in the island of Boracay.
Your written observations stated...
President Duterte’s ‘strongman’ image
“STRONGMEN” like Rodrigo Duterte exercise power through State terror and violence with impunity, couched in populist language that misleads the public and trains the...
Modern-day slavery
SINCE FLOR Contemplacion’s death 23 years ago, migrants and their families have become restive of broken vows re-echoed from one regime to another. Under...
Illegal arrest, detention of Australian missionary
KARAPATAN decries the illegal arrest and detention of Sr. Patricia “Pat” Fox, NDS, a missionary of the international Roman Catholic congregation of women Sisters...
Roadblocks to resumption of peace talks
THE national minorities – the indigenous peoples and the Bangsamoro, recognize the importance of talking peace to resolve the roots of social discontent and the on-going...
Quo vadis quo warranto?
‘QUO warranto’ – a writ or legal action requires a person to show by what office or franchise, is held, claimed, or exercised. –...