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People’s Initiative vs pork barrel, political dynasty gets support of CBCP

People’s Initiative vs pork barrel, political dynasty gets support of CBCP

“In order to put a final lid on the pork barrel system, specifically in the legislative and executive branches of government, we support the proposal from anti-pork barrel groups in the whole country that the sovereign people use the 1987 Philippine Constitution provision on the passage of a law through the people’s initiative.” – Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma

To impeach or not to impeach?

To impeach or not to impeach?

By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective Bulatlat.com The Supreme Court decision regarding the unconstitutionality of “specific acts” in the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) is a big blow to the Aquino administration. While the 92-page Supreme Court decision...

‘After SC declares DAP unconstitutional, holding Aquino, allies accountable is next’ – solon

‘After SC declares DAP unconstitutional, holding Aquino, allies accountable is next’ – solon

Given the supposed numbers of Aquino allies in Congress and the all-powerful sway of pork barrel that continues to exist in public funds, impeaching Aquino is “a daunting task,” Rep. Terry Ridon of Kabataan Partylist admitted. But, he said, they are prepared to fight, anyway.

Related story: Allies defend Aquino, progressive groups push for impeachment

Heckling

Heckling

GUNITA NG SALITA Ni ROLAND TOLENTINO Bulatlat.com May sabit ang independence day speech ni Presidente Noynoy Aquino sa Naga City. Ang inaakala niyang tahimik, under-the-radar (kaya nga sa Naga City ito ginanap) na talumpati sa bansa ay nabasag ng heckling ng isang...

All set for Independence Day protests vs pork scam, suspected coverup

All set for Independence Day protests vs pork scam, suspected coverup

“Nothing is happening (with the corruption cases), and now they (Aquino administration) are being exposed as guilty, too. But why is it that when the guilty ones are his rivals, they say: ‘Go ahead, try their cases.’ But when it comes to his allies such as the Abads and Alcala, ‘Investigate first, don’t be hasty.’ This is not right.” -- Juana Change and #Abolish Pork Movt

The rhetoric–reality divide

The rhetoric–reality divide

By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective President Benigno Aquino III reportedly called a Cabinet meeting after the Social Weather Stations (SWS) released the result of its recent survey showing that the unemployment rate rose to 27.5 percent, affecting an estimated...

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